Auteur, Unplugged.
This Spring, we are heading out to some of our favorite tables for exclusive takeovers, legendary vineyard side-by-sides, and the long-awaited pop of our debut Sparkling corks.
NORTH BAY
A Rare Sonoma Convergence: Chef Palmer, Ziegler & Juhasz Auteur × Marine Layer × The Grange | May 28 This is quintessential Sonoma—a story twenty years in the making. Long before Marine Layer, Rob and Kenneth worked side-by-side at Donum, a partnership that led them to the legendary cellars of Burgundy. From touring DRC and Domaine Dujac, they studied the world’s greatest Pinot Noirs together, fueled by a shared obsession and plenty of good times along the way.
We’re staging a deep, side-by-side exploration of Durell and Gap’s Crown Vineyard, comparing how those formative years in France shaped their separate “Grand Cru” expressions today. Set in the rustic-modern sanctuary of The Grange, the evening features a sensational menu from the legendary Chef Charlie Palmer and his son, Chef Reed Palmer. Join us for an evening between friends who have spent decades chasing the same North Star.
Thursday, May 28 | 6:00 pm The Grange at Appellation Healdsburg
BAY AREA
Auteur × The Progress SF | May 13 We’re heading into the city to claim the bar at San Francisco’s #2-ranked destination by the Chronicle. For one night only, The Progress is handing over the Mezzanine to Auteur. Join us as Beverage Director Adam Robins pairs our coastal flights with their legendary carte du jour menu. [Reservations] Booking quickly. Select May 13.
Headnotes Live | Auteur × SF Cookbook Week | April 24 Headnotes Live is a one-of-a-kind theatrical evening where today’s most compelling cookbook authors take the stage to tell stories that weave together food, memory, and ideas. Think live variety show, but make it culinary: part performance, part comedy, part revelation. [Headnotes Live Tickets]
The Art of Community | Auteur × SF Cookbook Week | April 23 We’ll be exploring the intersection of “Slow Craft” and modern brand-building—pairing our coastal wines with a conversation on how to move from a recipe on a page to a community at the table. Free Community Event. [More Info]
NAPA
Auteur × Compline | The Mr. Pink Party | April 25 At one of the valley’s most respected wine bars, we’re heading to downtown Napa for Compline’s Annual Mr. Pink Party. Join 20 premier wineries pouring new Rosé releases, alongside bites from Chef Diego Isunza Kahlo’s taco and ceviche bar, live music, and the infamous pink fashion contest. [Mr. Pink Tickets]
LOCAL @ AUTEUR
Estate & Bungalow: Auteur’s First Sparkling Wine Launch | May 8 – 10 Three years of quiet craft and cold cellars have led to this moment. We are finally pulling the corks on our first-ever Blanc de Blancs and Blanc de Noirs Rosé. This is the weekend the bubbles finally catch the light.
[Be the First to Taste]
L’Art du Parfum × Mother’s Day Brunch | May 10 Auteur Russian River Estate A curated, multi-sensory experience honoring the mothers in our lives. To celebrate our debut release, we are hosting a local parfumeur for a sensory exploration of scent and soil—pairing our first Sparkling releases with custom-blended botanical fragrances.
[Reserve Your Table at The Estate]
Reserve early, bookings for these events are going quickly.
See you out there.