Private Wine & Food Pairings with Scarecrow, Hundred Acre and Opus One

In a beautiful restaurant tucked beside a quiet creek in the mountains, French cuisine becomes a dialogue between land, sea, and vine. The menu opens with the ocean’s delicacy: prawn and scallop, treated with restraint and reverence. A prawn, gently poached and brushed with beurre blanc, carries a natural sweetness that echoes the polished depth of Opus One. The wine’s layered cassis, subtle graphite, and silken tannins lend structure without overpowering, while a seared scallop—golden, barely kissed by heat—mirrors the wine’s balance, its richness softened by Opus One’s quiet elegance.

As the evening deepens, lamb arrives, rosy and aromatic, perhaps crusted with herbs de Provence. Here, Hundred Acre takes the stage—bold, unapologetic, and intensely Napa. Its concentrated dark fruit, hints of cocoa, and powerful finish rise to meet the lamb’s savory depth, each amplifying the other. The pairing feels expansive, like the surrounding mountains themselves: generous, confident, and unforgettable.

The final course is elk, lean and refined, a true expression of wild terrain. Scarecrow, with its profound intensity and haunting finesse, proves a natural companion. Its depth of flavor—blackberry, spice, and a whisper of earth—wraps around the elk’s clean gaminess, creating a moment of quiet awe. Outside, the creek murmurs beneath the mountain air; inside, food and wine achieve harmony. It is an experience that lingers long after the last glass is set down—luxury not shouted, but discovered.