Pairings Dinner & Auction
FEATURED RECEPTION WINES
Featured vintners for the 2026 Pairings wine tasting reception
FEATURED CHEF
Dustin Valette
Chef/Owner of Valette, The Matheson, Roof 106, and Valette Wines
Born and raised in Sonoma County, Chef Dustin Valette brings generations of winemaking heritage and a lifelong passion for hospitality to his acclaimed restaurants. After honing his craft in celebrated kitchens such as Thomas Keller’s Bouchon and San Francisco’s Aqua, he returned home to open Valette and The Matheson—both dedicated to showcasing Sonoma’s vibrant ingredients, artisans, and wines. Known for his creative California cuisine and community spirit, Chef Valette continues to celebrate the connection between land, food, and people.
Nashville Wine Auction caught up with Chef Valette recently, read our Q & A at the link below.
FEATURED DINNER WINES
FIRST PAIRING
Gran Moraine Brut Rosé NV
SECOND PAIRING
Peay Vineyards Estate Chardonnay 2020
THIRD PAIRING
Innumero Little Boot Vineyard Pinot Noir 2023
FOURTH PAIRING
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars 'Artemis' Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
FIFTH PAIRING
Clos Solène 'Harmonie' 2022
THE AUCTION
Pairings offers Silent, Super Silent, and Live Auctions filled with fine wines, exquisite trips, luxury items, exclusive dinners, tastings, and parties. The Silent and Super Silent Auction opens Tuesday prior to the Live Auction and all the bidding occurs via mobile devices. Registered guests who provide a credit card for the Auction and a mobile phone number will receive a text message with their personal bidding link.
The excitement of the Live Auction takes place on Saturday evening featuring one of the nation’s most accomplished wine auctioneers, Charles Antin, who is Head of Auction Sales and Auctioneer at Zachys Wine Auctions.
