Californian winemaker Ryan Zepaltas of Copain Wines is coming to town on Wednesday, February 20th for dinner at South End Buttery. Book yourself a spot so you can sit down to five fabulous courses from the Buttery team paired with wines from this small-production, estate-bottled producer. With vineyards in Anderson Valley, Sonoma Coast, Monterey and Yorkville Highlands, Copain wines are all hand-harvested and sustainably-farmed so you know you’re in for a treat. Take a peek at the menu below to see what’s in store at the dinner, which starts at 6:00pm and costs $95 per person (before a few processing fees).Keep in mind, wine lovers: if you find something you really like – like, want to take home with you – you can pop over to BRIX Wine Shop where you can scoop up the evening’s wines at a discount. Call 617.482.1015 for more info or just go on and grab your ticket online here.

TUNA TARTARE
with avocado, cucumber, soy, chili and toasted sesame rice crackers
2016 Copain “Tous Ensemble” Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California

OEUFS DRUMKILBO
with chilled lobster and shrimp, hard-cooked egg, cherry tomato, peas, marie rose sauce and shiso microgreens
2016 Copain ”Les Voisins” Chardonnay, Anderson Valley, California

CHICKEN LIVER MOUSSE
with caramelized fig jam, grain mustard and toasted brioche
2016 Copain, “Tous Ensemble” Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast, California

RED WINE BRAISED SHORT RIBS
with cumin carrots, truffled mashed potato, roasted wild mushrooms and braised little gems
2015 Copain “Les Voisins” Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, California

CHEESE & CRACKERS
with saint agur blue, vintage 5-year gouda, plum preserves and candied pecans
2013 Copain “Hawks Butte” Syrah, Yorkville Highlands, California