{"product_id":"life-is-a-cabernet-shafer-wine-dinner-at-kitchen-conservatory","title":"Life is a Cabernet: A Shafer Wine Dinner","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWednesday, March 25th | 6:00–8:30 PM | Kitchen Conservatory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne Night. SEVEN Wines. A Table Worth Gathering Around. Seats are limited, and advance reservations are required. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Tickets must be purchased through The Wine \u0026amp; Cheese Place NOT Kitchen Conservatory.*\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJoin us for an evening dedicated to one of Napa Valley’s most respected producers: Shafer Vineyards, at a special venue - Kitchen Conservatory! “Life is a Cabernet” brings together exceptional wines, thoughtful food, and the people behind the experience for a relaxed, engaging dinner.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout the evening, guests will enjoy six wines from Shafer, each paired with a collaborative menu created by Chef Lydia Gwin and Louis Abruzzese of Shafer Vineyards. The evening is designed to highlight how carefully chosen dishes and well-made wines elevate each other. Louis will guide guests through the lineup, sharing insights into Shafer’s vineyards, winemaking approach, and the stories behind the bottles, while Chef Lydia presents a menu crafted specifically for these wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026\u003cbr\u003eTime: 6:00–8:30 PM \u003cbr\u003eLocation: Kitchen Conservatory, \u003cspan\u003e9011 Manchester Rd, St. Louis, MO 63144\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrice: $125 per person.\u003cem\u003e All tickets must be purchased from The Wine \u0026amp; Cheese Place. Kitchen Conservatory is not taking reservations for this event.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeatured Wines:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2022 Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon - \u003cspan\u003esourced from carefully selected blocks of Stags Leap District hillside vineyards\u003c\/span\u003e...$379.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli style=\"font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 Shafer Hillside Select - JUST ADDED to taste (not for sale)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay – rich, balanced, and age-worthy..$79.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2019 Shafer Relentless – a powerful Syrah and Petite Sirah blend with serious structure...$94.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2022 Shafer Cabernet Sauvignon One Point Five – classic Napa Cabernet with polish...$112.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2022 Shafer TD-9 – plush, expressive, and incredibly drinkable...$84.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2023 Shafer Merlot – a reminder of how compelling Napa Merlot can be...$92.99\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour Hosts: Louis Abruzzese — Shafer Vineyards \u003cbr\u003eLouis spent years working in some of Northern California’s most demanding kitchens, including The French Laundry, Bouchon, and Glen Ellen Star. Those experiences shaped his view of hospitality: great service isn’t performance, it’s attention. As Private Client Manager at Shafer Vineyards, Louis brings that same care and precision to every glass he pours and every conversation he starts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChef Lydia Gwin — Gwin’s Tiny Kitchen \u003cbr\u003eChef Lydia Gwin is the founder of Gwin’s Tiny Kitchen, a culinary education platform that uses cooking to teach core subjects such as math, science, language, and world studies. She is also a cooking instructor at Kitchen Conservatory, where she is known for thoughtful, engaging classes and creative menus. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWCP","offers":[{"title":"Each","offer_id":43124560134262,"sku":"889519422852","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0626\/9717\/7206\/files\/ChatGPT_Image_Mar_4_2026_12_41_24_PM.png?v=1772649829","url":"https:\/\/www.wineandcheeseplace.com\/products\/life-is-a-cabernet-shafer-wine-dinner-at-kitchen-conservatory","provider":"The Wine \u0026 Cheese Place","version":"1.0","type":"link"}