Past Events
past solare events
Below is a list of past Solare events.
September 10 - Rioja Wine Dinner – the amazing Marqués de Cáceres Estate
An Evening in the heart of Rioja, Spain – on Thursday, September 10.
The winery is the famous “Marqués de Cáceres” Estate – a leader for over 50 years of classic Rioja wines and Tempranillo vineyards.
Click here to Reserve your seats – or call us at 619-270-9670.
Yes – we have Luis Burgueño here from the winery leading the evening. You will really enjoy meeting him – and hearing all about what’s happening in Rioja right now and the 2026 harvest.
Note: We were able to secure two wooden cases of their highly acclaimed 2021 Gaudium release. This wine received 100-points from Andrés Proensa, a veteran Spanish wine journalist with more than 40 years focusing on higher-quality Spanish wines.
Here are the details:
- Thursday Sept 10
- 6:30pm Reception with Luis
- $98 includes 6 select wines from Marques de Caceres Estate and 4-course menu designed by Exec Chef Denice Grande
- Learn all about what is happening now in Rioja as the harvest is underway
- Click here for a short video describing the evening.
Let’s enjoy great wines from Rioja with a special “Italy meets Spain” menu that Chef Denice is designing.
Hope you can join!
-Randy and the Solare Team
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September 03 - Napa Valley Wine Dinner – Keenan Winery on Spring Mountain!
Announcing a wonderful Napa Valley Wine Dinner that is happening.
The winery is Keenan Estate – and the evening is Thursday September 3.
Click here to Reserve your seats – or call us at 619-270-9670.
We are very lucky to have the Winemaker and Owner of Keenan Winery, Michael Keenan, here to lead the dinner. Yay!
His estate is located almost to the top of Spring Mountain (mountain fruit!) – and we will learn all about the wines of Spring Mountain District.
Note that Michael got us 3-liter bottles his Estate Merlot Reserve shipped directly from the winery’s library selection. We love the large format bottles!
You’ll love meeting Michael – and having a direct connection for the next time you visit Napa Valley.
Here are the details:
- Thursday Sept 3
- 6:30pm Reception followed by Dinner
- Michael Keenan (owner & winemaker) leads the dinner
- $108 includes 5 select wines from Keenan Estate and 4-course menu designed by Exec Chef Denice Grande
- We have 3 liter bottles of their Estate Merlot Reserve
- Learn all about what is happening now in Napa as the harvest is underway
- Click here for a short video describing the evening.
I am excited – everyone loves Michael, and his wines from Spring Mountain are fabulous.
Hope you can join!
-Randy and the Solare Team
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August 28 - Italian Wine Dinner – Tuscany + Fiorentina Steak
There are delightfully fun things happening at Solare this Friday, August 28.
Click here to make your reservation.
Here is the quick summary of the afternoon and evening:
First, we were surprised to just learn that our friend Luigi Pagoni is in Los Angeles this week. We immediately invited him down to Solare this Friday.
Luigi is the Winemaker and Vineyard Manager of Poggio del Moro Estate in Tuscany.
Luigi is also an expert in grilling the famous Fiorentina Steaks on a wood-fired grill.
So – we quickly organized a special dinner this Friday where you will have 5 of his select wines with a 4-course dinner that includes the prime beef from Fiorentina steaks grilled by Luigi and his son and our team.
You can hang out by the grill and hear the Fiorentina’s sizzling. Note: We have great vegetarian options too.
And – You can make your reservation anytime between 5pm and 7:30pm. You will love this experience – bring family and friends and celebrate the Tuscan lifestyle.
RSVP – Join us!
Details:
- Friday, August 28 – 5pm to 7:30pm
- We feature 5 select Poggio del Moro wines
- $108++
- 4-course menu including beef from the Fiorentina steaks
- Here is a fun video on the evening and with Luigi too describing the lunch
- RSVP
This is magical. Luigi is a forever friend.
-Randy and the Solare Team
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August 07 - Solare – Best of San Diego Party 2026
We won – and we have been invited to share fun dishes with you. Yay!
Join Solare Ristorante at this fun fun Party – and it is right behind Solare too – by the fountains here in Liberty Station.
From San Diego Magazine:
The San Diego Magazine “Best of San Diego Party” is the ultimate summer celebration. The event brings together the top local restaurants, breweries, wineries, distilleries and businesses as featured in San Diego Magazine‘s Best Restaurants and Best of San Diego issues. Guests can expect unlimited bites and sips from more than 100 vendors along with live bands and entertainment, interactive art installations, relaxing lounge space, dancing and more.
Each year, San Diego Magazine hosts a sold-out crowd to experience a curated mix of the things we love most in our city from tiki drinks to spa treatments. Advanced purchase of tickets is highly recommended.
This event is 21+.
Yay!
-Randy and the Solare Team
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August 06 - Italian Winemaker Dinner – Barbaresco Legend, Paitin Estate
Italian Wine Dinner on Thursday, August 6. Paitin Estate.
Beautiful deep dive on Barbaresco.
Click here to join this dinner.
You want to join this evening for 3 main reasons:
First, you will be delighted meeting Luca Pasquero-Elia who is the Winemaker and Owner of Paitin Estate. Luca is the 8-generation winemaker — and have been my very good friend for over 4 years.
Second, this is a rare opportunity to have 4 Barbaresco crus together. You will really explore the terroir of this region of Piemonte. These are very prestigious wines including their single-vineyard and single cru Sori Paitin.
Third, this estate is legendary. It has been continuously operating in the same family since 1796. They help define what Barbaresco is – in its truest expressions.
Chef Denice creates a full pairing menu that is 100% focused on the cuisine of Piemonte, Italy.
RSVP – Join us!
Details:
- Thursday, August 6 at 6:30pm
- We feature 6 Paitin Wines including these 4 Barbaresco crus:
- Paitin Serraboella
- Paitin Basarin
- Paitin Albesani
- Paitin Sori Paitin
- $118++
- 4-course menu of dishes designed by Chef Denice Grande
- Seating at community tables and outside patio seating available too
- Here is a short video describing the lunch
- RSVP
You will really enjoy this evening … and meeting Luca. He really is incredible.
-Randy and the Solare Team
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July 22 - Solare Wine Dinner with VV Vineyards in Ramona
Solare Wine Dinner – and we are keeping it local this time:
Wednesday July 22 with “VV Vineyards” of Ramona.
We are so lucky to have a vibrant and growing wine region right here in San Diego County, and VV Vineyards is such a great example of the high-quality wines that are being made. We love it!
We have owners, Lety and Tavo Valdosola here along with winemaker, Ivan Caloca, to share all the fun details of their wines, their mission, and what is it like to make great wine here in San Diego.
Chef Denice creates a full pairing menu. RSVP – Join us!
Click here to join this dinner.
Details:
- Wednesday, July 22 at 6:30pm
- 4-course menu of dishes designed by Chef Denice Grande
- $82++
- Seating at community tables and outside patio seating available too
- Here is a short video describing the lunch
- RSVP
You will really enjoy this evening … Ramona!
-Randy and the Solare Team
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