The exact whereabouts of the dinner, the chef prepping the meal and the wines being poured aren’t revealed until your arrival. But you’re in good hands—specifically, the hands of Mark, the founder (we’re pretty sure it’s his actual name). He has spent the past 21 years honing his contacts in wine country so he can match you up with under-the-radar winemakers and chefs from local hot spots.

And so the former Carneros Inn bartender and Viansa Winery tasting room staffer pulled together 18 curious foodies for a preview feast this past March at Tournesol Winery in the Coombsville area of southeastern Napa Valley. The evening was hosted by winery owners Bob and Anne Arns, while Boris Olvera did the cooking, taking a break from his regular executive chef duties at Franciscan Estate and Constellation Brands.