PASSPORT SERIES JAPAN 🇯🇵 Wednesday, Oct. 28

Six Stops, One Vineyard: The Passport Series Pack your appetite and prepare for departure ✈️ This season, we are taking you on a global culinary journey without ever leaving the vineyard. Our Passport Series is a monthly celebration of international flavors, featuring six exclusive dinners held on the last Wednesday of every month. Under the creative direction of Chef Dennis, each evening features a custom-crafted menu dedicated to a specific region. Chef Dennis artfully balances global techniques with our Vankleek Hill wines, showcasing how our local terroir can complement the world’s most iconic cuisines. The 2026 Flight Schedule • October 28 Wednesday | Japan 🇯🇵 Amuse-Bouche Hokkaido Scallop & Finger Lime Tartlet Hand-harvested Hokkaido diver scallop crudo in a black sesame tart shell, with yuzu kosho pearls, compressed cucumber, micro red shiso, and a mist of white soy–infused sesame oil First Course Seared A5 Wagyu Tataki & Smoked Maitake Dashi Flash-seared Miyazaki A5 wagyu over wood-fired maitake mushrooms and charred scallion oil, finished with smoked bone-marrow dashi, garlic chips, and pickled radish blossoms Main Course — guest selection of one Saikyo Miso Chilean Sea Bass 72-hour Kyoto Saikyo miso cure, caramelized over high heat; kabocha silk, charred baby bok choy, lotus root crisps, pickled hajikami ginger or Koji-Aged Duck Breast & Green Sansho Jus Shiro-koji aged duck breast with shatter-crisp skin; scorched ginger-parsnip purée, sautéed king oyster mushrooms, vibrant green sansho jus Dessert Matcha Opera Matcha ganache, black sesame sponge, yuzu curd, shiso sugar Pricing: $120 per person. -Reservations are essential 6:30-9:00 pm the patio will be open as of 5:30 for you to enjoy prior to the dinner - While we may offer outdoor sessions in the future, we are starting the series INSIDE. -Must be 19 years and older to participate -Cancellations are accepted 48 hours prior to the date of the event Please note that this amount DOES NOT include the tip to your servers and kitchen staff Seats are limited for these intimate pairings. You will receive a follow up email prior to the event with additional information and your meal choice Where will your palate take you? Looking ahead to seeing you there …