Dallasites are invited to indulge in an evening of exquisite flavors and rare wines at Margaret’s within the JW Marriott Dallas Arts District Friday, July 12 in exclusive partnership with the Kelleher Family Vineyard in Oakville, CA.

The evening will begin with a conversation about the hyper boutique vineyard, established on a 16-acre property in 1994, with Valerie Kelleher Herzog, owner of the vineyard, Margaret’s sommelier Joel Tennyson and Executive Chef Jonah Friedmann, who has designed an elaborate five course menu inspired by the flavor profiles of six wines exclusive to the hotel and restaurant.

The event will begin at 6:30pm on Friday, July 12 at Margaret’s, located on the 11th floor of JW Marriott Dallas Arts District at 800 North Harwood Street. Tickets to the exclusive dinner are $300 per person.

The conversation will continue throughout the meal, highlighting the distinct characteristics of the local terroir influence the blends, and how these nuances harmoniously echo in the dishes created by Chef Friedmann.

“We are thrilled for guests to experience the flavor of these wines, so heavily influenced by the land on which they are produced, paired with our menu made with ingredients sourced within 80 miles of the hotel,” said Executive Chef Jonah Friedmann. “It’s the best of both hyper local experiences presented with the technique driven cuisine, precise service, and elegant presentation associated with fine dining of this level.”

Not available anywhere else in the state of Texas, bottles of the Kelleher Family Vineyards vintages will be available at winery retail prices. 

Among those offered with the meal are a 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon with an interesting history including eucalyptus trees installed as wind barriers to protect the vines and a 2021 Rosé of Pinot Noir created specially for one of the Kelleher family children’s nuptials, never before available outside of Napa Valley.