Aluel Cellars Winemaker Dinner
THURS. SEPT. 21 2023 - 7pm and 7:15pm
Join us to taste unique WA Wines !
Embark on a captivating journey into winemaking at our exclusive Aluel Cellars Winemaker Tasting Dinner featuring Aluel exceptional wines. This event is a celebration of exquisite flavors and expert craftsmanship. Indulge in Chef Potvin thoughtfully curated menu that complements the nuanced notes of Aluel Cellars' wines, creating a harmonious symphony on your palate. Adding to the sophistication, Aluel Cellars' winemakers, Alex Oh and Samuel Hilbert, will personally join us to present their wines, providing insights into their winemaking process and philosophy.
About the Winemakers:
Alex Oh and Samuel Hilbert met in the summer of 2010 to enjoy a lovely sunset and wine at Golden Gardens. They talked about their lives, aspirations, and their mutual love for wine. Alex showed up with a bottle of Entre-deux-Mers and Samuel came with a bottle of Pinotage. They were both eager to talk about the wines they had chosen. At the time, Samuel was living in Woodinville, served on the Woodinville Chamber of Commerce, and spent his weekends working at wineries. Alex, on the other hand, was living in downtown Seattle and discovered that urban wineries were on the rise. With a background in law and science, Alex spent his days helping clients, including wineries, navigate complex legal issues, and his weekends working at tasting rooms and studying wine science.
In 2012, Alex and Samuel decided that it was time to turn their expertise and passion into something more. To learn from the best in the industry, Alex attended and graduated from the internationally acclaimed UC Davis Viticulture and Enology Program. Samuel, wanting to focus on Washington’s unique terroir, opted for Washington State University’s Viticulture & Enology Program. Aluel Cellars currently has three tasting rooms in Seattle neighborhoods – Capitol Hill, Ballard, and Queen Anne. Their love for Washington wines made in the traditional or old-world style is showcased in the wines handcrafted for Aluel Cellars. As for what’s next, they are working to build a brand new production facility, install vineyards, and an open additional seasonal tasting room on 15-acres on the beautiful Key Peninsula.
Aluel Cellars
Winemaker Dinner
$125 per person - 5-Courses.
Bisque de Courge Musquée.
Butternut squash bisque with fried sage.
** 2021 Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, WA **
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Coquille St. Jacques et Crevette à la Provençale.
Sea scallop and Gulf prawn with soft polenta and leeks.
** 2022 Sauvignon Blanc, Columbia Valley, WA **
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Carré de Sanglier Sauce Grand Veneur.
Roasted rack of wild boar with brandy, red wine & berry sauce.
Roasted garlic mashed potatoes, greens, baby carrots, and Chanterelles.
** 2018 Syrah, Columbia Valley, WA **
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Fromage et Salade Verte.
French cheese & local mixed greens dressed in a citrus-honey vinaigrette.
** 2018 Malbec, Columbia Valley, WA **
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Tarte Tatin
Warm apple tart with white chocolate ice cream.
** 2014 Souzão, Snipes Mountain, WA **
Reserve your table now:
This Tasting Dinner is only available in the dining room on September 21st at 7pm or 7:15pm. Only the set menu above will be available. Sorry we do not offer substitutions on this special night! Pre-paid reservations are available online only. This non-refundable reservation pays for your meal and champagnes tasting experience at Maximilien including service and taxes.
Price per person: $125 plus 5% Service Charge, 20% Gratuity and 10.25% WA sales tax.
Pre-Paid Reservations FAQ:
Why pre-pay for reservations ?
Paid reservation allow us to guarantee your reservations. We are a small restaurant, several no-shows has a negative impact on our staff, kitchen and prevents other guests from visiting us.
What's included ?
The $125 food and wine pairing menu, 20% gratuity, 5% service charge, 10.25% sales tax. Other beverages, extra wine and any other extra will be billed to you at the end of your meal.
What should I do if I am running late?
If you are running late, please call us at 206-682-7270. Note that if you do not arrive within 10 minutes of your ticket time, your experience will be abbreviated as to not make other guests wait.
I can't make my reservation. Can you transfer my reservation ?
No. You are welcome to sell or give away your reservation yourself. All resales are the responsibility of the original purchaser. We will not be held responsible for forgeries or misrepresentations.
What’s your refund policy?
We do not offer refund for any reason, including sickness, if you are unable to make your reservation. We also are unable to offer a credit or rescheduling. We are staffing, ordering/preparing food for your party if you are unable to make it please try to transfer your reservations to friends/family. We can also have you pick up the meal for take out.Are kids allowed?
No. Everyone must be 21 years or older and have a valid state issued ID.