Monte Rio wines are made naturally with no additives and farmed with organic practices by Patrick Cappiello and Pax Mahle. Join Petit & Keet in welcoming Mr. Patrick Cappiello, owner, and winemaker for Monte Rio Cellars. 

Patrick Cappiello is the owner/winemaker of Monte Rio Cellars. He is also the Food & Wine host for Playboy and a founding member of Winemakers & Sommeliers for California Wildfire Relief.

With over 30 years of experience in the restaurant industry, his wine career began in 2001 at TriBeCa Grill as the restaurant’s first sommelier. Through the years, he has been given access to four of the world’s greatest wine cellars. All have been recipients of Wine Spectators’ "Grand Award"; TriBeCa Grill, Veritas, GILT, and Pearl & Ash.

Mr. Cappiello was named "Sommelier of the Year 2014" by Food & Wine Magazine, "Wine Person of the Year 2014" by Imbibe Magazine, and "Sommelier of the Year 2015" by Eater National. He moved from his NYC Sommelier career to Sonoma County in 2017 to pursue winemaking. The first vintage of Monte Rio Cellars was 2018.

He has been featured in the New York Times, Food & Wine Magazine, Men's Journal, the New York Post, Martha Stewart, and many additional times in Wine Spectator issues. Mr. Cappiello resides in New York City's Lower East Side & California’s Sonoma County. He is an avid vinyl record collector and enjoys smash burgers, beer in a can, and Mezcal.

Welcome

Skull Sparkling | California

First

Avocado Salad — Arugula, heirloom tomato, shrimp, jalapeno, cucumber, lemon 

Monte Rio Cellars Sauvignon Blanc | Lodi, California

Second

Endive, Apple Chip, Candied Hazelnut, Caesar Vinaigrette 

Monte Rio Cellars Chardonnay | Mendocino, California

Third

Sous Vide Brisket, Summer Succotash, Smoked Peach BBQ Sauce

Monte Rio Cellars Coferment 50% Sauvignon Blanc/50% Petit Verdot | Lodi, California

Fourth

Lamb Chop, Balsamic Yogurt, Black Pepper—Citrus Carrot & Couscous, Currant Demi Glace

Monte Rio Cellars OV Zinfandel | Lodi, California

Fifth

Marinated Manchego, Everything Lavash, Artisan Nuts, Herb Salad, Strawberry Compote 

Monte Rio Cellars Petite Sirah | Lodi, California

Price per person is $85

Reservations are required for this event. To make yours, call 501-319-7675

Susie Long, CS
Wine Director Petit & Keet | Cypress Social