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Past Events

past solare events

Below is a list of past Solare events.

<a id="Solare-Piemonte-Barolo-Wine-Dinner"></a>San Diego Bay Wine+Food Dinner @ Solare!  Piemonte & Barolo <span style="color: black;">- Sold Out</span>

November 15 - San Diego Bay Wine+Food Dinner @ Solare!  Piemonte & Barolo – Sold Out

The San Diego Bay Wine + Food Festival and Solare have teamed up to provide a Grand Wine Dinner during this big annual wine event.  For this, we have designed a Piemonte, Italy, focused wine dinner highlighting the legendary region of Barolo and The Langhe! Embark on an in-depth exploration of the amazing wines from the Langhe Region that includes Barolo and Barbaresco. These wines have received 90+ rated vintage scores every year with 2010 receiving the outstanding 97 rating and 2012 receiving 94 points. Join Sicilian-born Executive Chef, Accursio Lotà, and the team at Solare Ristorante as they pair leading Piemonte wines with the cuisine of that exact region of Piemonte, Italy.   7pm dinner. The price is $145/person and with gratuity and CA tax the full total is $185. Call or email us for details — click here to email us or call 619-270-9670. – Sold Out


<a id="Solare-StagsLeapWineCellars-Wine-Dinner"></a>Napa Legend ~ Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Wine Dinner ~ Rare Dinner with the Winemaker <span style="color: black;">- Sold Out</span>

November 14 - Napa Legend ~ Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Wine Dinner ~ Rare Dinner with the Winemaker – Sold Out

Founded in 1970, Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars is a Napa Valley “first growth” winery.  They achieved huge fame when their 1973 SLV Cab won the now famous 1976 “Judgment of Paris” Tasting.  We are pouring the epic Fay Cabernet Sauvignon, and the Winemaker, Marcus Notaro himself will be leading the dinner.   6:45pm Dinner 6:15pm Reception with Marcus.  $95 includes the Fay Cab + 4 other Stag’s Leap wines and 4-course dinner designed by Chef Accursio. If you like Napa Cabs, join us.  Very limited. Reserve now – click here – Sold Out


<a id="Solare-Banfi-Wine-Dinner"></a>Tuscany! Brunello!  An Italian Wine Dinner with the Legendary, Castello Banfi Estates <span style="color: black;">- Sold Out</span>

November 08 - Tuscany! Brunello! An Italian Wine Dinner with the Legendary, Castello Banfi Estates – Sold Out

A special Italian Wine Dinner with the world famous Banfi Winery. Banfi (literally) pur Brunello Wine on the map – and we are featuring 3 of their Brunello gems.   A 4-course dinner with 6 Banfi wines from Tuscany … and the wine tasting portion of the dinner is led by Luciano Castiello. Luciano is the official ambassador for Castello Banfi, and unofficial ambassador for Italy’s melody-filled, wine-charmed, “slow food” culture. A wonderful wine+food experience. $110++/person for Chef Accursio’s 4-course dinner and 6 wines. 6:45pm Dinner and 6:15pm Reception. Limited – Reserve today via email or call 619-270-9670   – Sold Out


Solare is Closed all day on Saturday, Nov 4

November 04 - Solare is Closed all day on Saturday, Nov 4

Solare is closed all day on Saturday, November 4. We are open again at 4:30pm on Sunday, November 5. We love Peggy … Forever!


<a id="Solare-Tenute-Olbios-Wine-Dinner"></a>An Evening in Sardinia with Tenuta Olbios & a Suckling Pig  16 person Limit ~ Boutique Dinner

October 24 - An Evening in Sardinia with Tenuta Olbios & a Suckling Pig 16 person Limit ~ Boutique Dinner

OK – this is a special Wine Dinner! We have Chiara Meloni of the winery, Tenute Olbios,  here for a special evening of Sardinian wine and food. As you may know … Sardinia is known for their amazing Vermentino and Cannonau varietals and wines … and they are also famous for their preparation of suckling pigs (very special and delicious!). The dinner is $78/person … and this includes the full suckling pig dinner and 4 Tenute Olbios wines to accompany the dinner. We will also be highlight their “Vino a Cucchiaio” (wine by the spoon) which is a sort of a Vermentino based jam. Super good! 7pm Dinner. The dinner is limited to 16 persons at one community table with Chiara … so please RSVP asap if you would like to join– The Dinner is Sold Out – but we do have spots for the Happy Tasting 4:30pm to 6:30pm

AFTERNOON PRE-TASTING EVENT TOO: Also … from 4:30pm to 6:30pm that day (Oct 24), we are having an “open house” style tasting of Tenute Olbios wines with Chiara Meloni on our side patio for $15/person. Happy Hour with great Sardinian wines! RSVP.


<a id="Solare-TasteofPointLoma"></a>Taste of Point Loma

October 19 - Taste of Point Loma

We are delighted to announce that we will be at the annual “Taste of Point Loma”. Join Solare and the San Diego Yacht Club for the 7th annual Taste of Point Loma featuring food and drink from many of the local favorite restaurants, wineries, breweries and more. The event goes from 5pm to 8pm. Solare is participating!   Click here to purchase a ticket.


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