A Little Bit Country, A Little Bit Rock ’n Roll Dinner
Wines from the Pacific Northwest can be more laid back, soulful, and with just enough spunk to keep you coming back for more. California wines turn up the volume. They’re edgy, sultry, and powerful, delivering punch alongside polish.
This dinner brings these wines together in perfect harmony, just like Donny and Marie… A little bit country, a little bit rock ’n roll. Think Pacific Northwest charm meets California edge, all wrapped into one unforgettable evening at the beautiful home of Jennifer and Chris Cordes on Friday, September 25, 2026.
Jennifer and Chris Cordes are bringing the rock ’n roll from their cellar, while Carrie Kitko and Matt Leavitt are bringing the country! And Chef Burke Conley, beloved by frequent Nashville Wine Auction patrons, is bringing the heat in the kitchen.
The lineup reads like a greatest-hits album from the duo’s top tiers: Kongsgaard, Beaux Frères, Quilceda Creek, Fantesca, and more.
Wine List
Reception
- Soter ‘Mineral Springs’ Brut Rosé 2021
- Schramsberg ‘J. Schram’ Blanc de Blancs 2016
First Course
- Domaine Serene Clos du Soleil Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 (1.5L)
- Bergström ‘Sigrid’ Chardonnay 2018 (1.5L)
- Cornell Vineyard Chardonnay 2023
- Kongsgaard Chardonnay 2023
Second Course
- Lavinea Elton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2016 (1.5L)
- Beaux Frères ‘Upper Terraces’ Pinot Noir 2016
- Chenoweth Treehouse Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018
- Fantesca ‘King Richard’s Reserve’ Pinot Noir 2017
Third Course
- Cayuse ‘Wallah Wallah Special Series #5’ Syrah 2013 (1.5L)
- Jason Dumont Las Madres Vineyard Syrah 2019
Fourth Course
- Purlieu Beckstoffer To Kalon Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
- Gramercy Cellars Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
- Stalworth Rutherford Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
- Quilceda Creek Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
Dessert
- Château Raymond-Lafon Sauternes 1996
Event Details
- Friday, September 25, 2026 at 6:30 pm
- At the home of Jennifer & Chris Cordes
- Hosted by Jennifer & Chris Cordes and Carrie Kitko & Matt Leavitt
One spot includes
- 1 seat at the dinner
- 1 pour of each wine to share
Donated by Jennifer & Chris Cordes, Carrie Kitko & Matt Leavitt, Chef Burke Conley