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Whitcraft Winery Dinner with Owner Drake Whitcraft and Chef Luis Martinez April 16th
$105.00
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We are excited to announce our next Wine Dinner with Drake Whitcraft Owner/Winemaker of Whitcraft Winery in Santa Barbara, CA and guest Chef Luis Martinez of Asheville, NC at The Venue at Wine House on Wednesday, April 16th at 6:00pm. Drake will be showcasing 5 of their terroir driven wines paired with 4 courses prepared by Chef Luis Martinez. Calling all wine and food lover's! Limited tickets available, don't miss out!
Chris and Kathleen (Barnato) Whitcraft started Whitcraft Winery in 1985. Chris hosted a local wine radio program in Santa Barbara County for more than ten years and learned his craft from some of the best winemakers in California - Joe Heitz (Heitz Cellars), Dick Graff (Founded Chalone Winery and its AVA), and Burt Williams (Williams Selyem & Morning Dew Ranch) to name a few. What began as a hobby grew into both a passion and a lifestyle, the commitment to which is present to this day in every bottle of our wine. This passion for wine was passed on to their children, Drake and Alyssa. While Chris passed in 2014, Drake continues to carry on the tradition of excellent winemaking within the Whitcraft family.
OaxaCarolina by Chef Luis Martinez in Asheville is a project rooted in indigenous knowledge, sustainable foodways, and the power of migration. It challenges the idea of authenticity, proving that tradition is not static but alive, evolving with every plate served.
By honoring ancestral cooking techniques and using locally sourced ingredients, OaxaCarolina bridges the gap between Oaxaca and Appalachia, creating food that carries history, resistance, and resilience. This is not just about serving mole or heirloom corn—it’s about reclaiming narratives, supporting farmworkers, and showing that food is political.
In a world where industrial food systems erase cultural identity, OaxaCarolina stands as an act of defiance, reminding us that every meal is a connection to the land, the past, and the communities that sustain us.
