Rustic Kitchen WLA

Hope all the Dad's out there are having a great day!
Looking for a last minute gift idea? how about a seat at one of our Pop-Up Wine dinners! check out our next event here -> https://rustickitchen.la/gros-ventre-winemaker-dinner-2026/

Amazing Kaena Winemaker Dinner last night with Mikael Sigouin, owner and winemaker of Kaena Wines

We had a great pop up event last week! Killer Epoch Estate Wines from the RK cellar paired with an amazing meal by Chef Noelle! Thanks to all who joined us for a beautiful evening. Cheers

Today is Mourvèdre day!

Mourvèdre Day is celebrated annually on May 21. It honors the ancient, thick-skinned red wine grape known for its bold flavors of dark fruit, savory roasted meat, and earthy spices. Also known as Monastrell in Spain and Mataro in Australia and California, this heat-loving grape thrives in warm, dry climates.

Why Mourvèdre is Special
The "M" in GSM: It is most famously used as a foundational blending grape alongside Grenache and Syrah (the classic Rhône GSM blend), adding deep color, structural tannins, and gamey complexity.

Stand-Alone Wines: When bottled on its own, it yields highly structured, full-bodied red wines that are excellent for aging.

Fantastic Rosé: It is a premier grape for robust, textured rosés, especially in the Bandol region of France (one of RK's favorites!)

Perfect PairingsBecause of its distinct earthy, peppery, and meaty profile, Mourvèdre pairs beautifully with foods that have similar bold flavors:Barbecue, smoked meats, and brisket.Roasted or braised meats like lamb and oxtail.Hearty roasted vegetables and rich eggplant.

Learn more:

Explore The Mourvedre Pocket Wine Guide | Wine Folly Mourvedre wine is an obscure grape used in some of the most famous red blends of the world. Discover its flavor and food pairings.

We had a fantastic Italian wine dinner pop up last Thursday night. Chef Noelle knocked it out of the park with a spectacular dinner paired with some beautiful Italian wines.

missed it by a couple of days.. but still a great time to celebrate!

now you know! however we think 2014 Napa Cabs are drinking gloriously right now...

big loss for the wine community. another legend gone..

Michel Rolland: A Legacy of Global Winemaking Remembering Michel Rolland, at one point the world’s most in-demand winemaking consultant, with clients around the globe.

Got to reconnect with some awesome people and taste some delicious wines at the Skurnik Portfolio tasting a few days ago.

Another amazing Paso Robles Pop up wine dinner in the books!