Wine lovers will meet John Matta — Italian Winemaker of the Year in 1997, 2002, 2005 and 2010 — and savor an Italian dinner paired with John Matta's wine. Starting at 7 p.m., guests will get a taste of Italy with chef Steve Marques' five-course dinner menu, which appears below.

Crab Towers 
Dungeness Crab, Avocado, Local Citrus
Pairing: Ripa delle Mandorle

Ravioli di Castagne
Chestnut Pasta, Housemade Ricotta, Hatterman Farms Duck Egg Yolk, Sage Brown Butter
Pairing: Riserva Petri

Gnocchi "Ironicamente"
Tongue & Cheek Ragu, Potato Gnocchi, Parmigiano-Reggiano
Pairing: Ripa delle More

Surf and Turf
Pan Seared Duck Breast, Local Root Vegetable Puree, Utility Research Gardens Greens, Cherry Balsamic Jus
Pairing: FSM Federico Secondo Matta

Crostata Ricotta
Housemade Ricotta, Preserved Fruit, Scharffen Berger Chocolate
Pairing: Vallemaggiore Campostella