Thunderbird Lake Tahoe - Winemakers' Dinners

WINEMAKERS' DINNERS

The winemakers are present, the chefs famous, and the views stupendous! These dinners are the highlight of Lake Tahoe’s summer social season and always sell out.

2012 WINEMAKER'S DINNER SERIES

Sunday, July 8^th SOLD OUT	Sunday, September 9^th
Cliff Lede Vineyards ~ Kale Anderson, Winemaker Wolfdale’s Cuisine Unique ~ Chef Douglas Dale	Martin Estate Winery ~ Petra and Greg Martin, Proprietors Hyatt Lake Tahoe's Lone Eagle Grille ~ Chef Rick Koplau

Sunday, August 12^th SOLD OUT	Sunday, October 14^th
Elyse Winery ~ Ray Coursen, Winemaker & Owner The Soule Domain at Lake Tahoe ~ Chef/Owner Charlie Soule	Miner Family Wines ~ Dave Miner, Founder & Owner Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe ~ Chef Ruben Garcia

*Join us for a VIP Yacht Cruise on Thunderbird* prior to the July, August and September dinners.** Tickets for the July and August cruise with dinner are still available! In addition to the Winemaker’s Dinner, VIP Tasting Cruise* attendees also receive: Gate pass to “drive on” to the estate without taking shuttle bus. Early arrival (4:00 p.m.) Walk through tunnel tour to the Boathouse East shore cruise aboard Thunderbird Yacht Limited number of seats available: 14 Meet the Winemaker aboard Thunderbird Yacht Cruise appetizers from the featured restaurant Private tasting of the winemaker’s library or select wines aboard Thunderbird Gift from the Winemaker Arrival back at dock in private lagoon at 5:30 p.m. prior to 6:00 p.m. dinner seating *Yacht cruise is contingent on weather and conditions. Thunderbird Lake Tahoe reserves the right to reschedule the winemaker’s cruise without notice.

To make reservations online click here, call (775) 832 8752 or send e-mail to Reservations@ThunderbirdTahoe.org.

Event Details

As its principal fundraising event, Thunderbird Lake Tahoe hosts four Winemaker's Dinners on the second Sunday of each month from July through October to preserve Lake Tahoe’s Castle-in-the-Sky and the world famous Thunderbird yacht. Your memorable evening starts in the Old Lodge with select wines and appetizers. Tour this National Historic Site and share the legacy while strolling magnificent lawns and gardens or drinking in the vistas from a spectacular stone terrace.

Invited chefs work closely with each winemaker to pair their dinner course offerings with California's finest wines. A sunset dinner is served in the Lighthouse Room with panoramic views of Lake Tahoe. The evening includes a lively auction of exclusive Thunderbird items and events, along with the opportunity to purchase selected wines.

You may purchase individual dinner tickets or buy the entire series. The price of each dinner is $195 per person. ($125 of each ticket is a charitable contribution.) Seating is limited to 90 people per dinner so make your reservations early.

Price of the VIP Yacht Cruise on Thunderbird plus dinner ticket is $1000 per person, of which $700 is a charitable contribution.

To reduce the high cost of merchant fees, Thunderbird Lake Tahoe prefers payment by check. However, all major credit cards are accepted.

Shuttle bus transportation is provided to and from Thunderbird Lodge. Shuttles depart Lake Tahoe School (995 Tahoe Blvd, Incline Village) at 4:30PM and 5PM. Dinner seating begins at 6PM.

On-site parking is very limited. Thunderbird Lake Tahoe contributors at the Commodore, Admiral and Castle levels and the mobility impaired may call in advance to reserve parking. By prior arrangement, Admiral and Castle level contributors may arrive by boat and tie up at Thunderbird Cove.

Dinners typically conclude by 9PM. Dress is business casual with a coat or wrap recommended as Tahoe evenings can turn chilly. Wear comfortable walking shoes. High heel shoes are never appropriate when strolling the uneven stone pathways and grounds of Thunderbird Lodge.

All ticket sales are final. No refunds, substitutions, or exchanges.

Thunderbird Lake Tahoe is operated by Thunderbird Preservation Society, a 501(c)(3) public charity. A portion of the wine dinner ticket price may be tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.