We are excited to invite you to The Kitchen for a fun and informative demonstration cooking experience featuring Pacific Northwest wines paired with seasonal food! Learn how we create a multi-course menu featuring Grosgrain Vineyards and the freshest ingredients available.
Matt & Kelly Austin
Winemaker & Owners
After previous stints as a punk rock guitarist and tax attorney, a growing passion for wine led Matt to leave his legal career behind and enroll in the Northwest Wine Academy in Seattle, WA in 2014. After spending time working for several well-known Washington wineries, Matt and his wife Kelly, a former fashion designer, purchased a small, run-down vineyard property at auction in the Walla Walla Valley, which became the site of their winery Grosgrain Vineyards (pronounced grow-grain), which is named for a textile reminiscent of the pattern of vineyard rows.
In a region that is better known for powerful red Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah, Grosgrain is dedicated to a fresh and restrained style, with an uncommon emphasis on white and sparkling wines as well as finessed, elegant reds. Grosgrain’s estate vineyards, now totaling 23 planted acres across two sites, are organically farmed and include a number of varieties new to the region such as Vermentino, Fiano, Ribolla Gialla, Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Grenache, Carignan and Cinsault. These varieties are well-acclimated to Walla Walla’s warm, dry climate and volcanic soils, making them a compelling choice for the future of our region.
Wine Enthusiast magazine recently named Matt one of 5 producers redefining Washington Wine.
More About Grosgrain Vineyards
In 2014, Matt and Kelly left their careers as an attorney and a fashion designer in California for a new life in the Pacific Northwest. After Matt returned to school to study enology and spent time working with several Washington wineries, they stumbled upon the auction of a small vineyard on the Southside of the Walla Walla Valley.
Planted with uncommon varieties, these first 5 acres became Grosgrain Vineyards, a winery dedicated to organic farming and wines of freshness and elegance. The development of a subsequently acquired 80-acre property has allowed them to expand their range of grape varieties, with many unique or rare to the Walla Walla region.
Dinner Details
Menu
We’ll be creating a seasonal menu paired with these beautiful wines.
Please check back for details!
Seating Options & Registration Information
Available Options
Three options are available:
- Family-style seating at the Chef’s Table, limited to 20 people
- Four bistro tables, accommodating two guests each
- Wine barn, for up to 10 guests
Per Person Pricing
A per-person cost of $175, which includes dinner, pairings, and gratuity.
For Large Groups
If you have a party larger than 10, call The Kitchen at 503-746-3030 to allow us to assist you with your reservation.
Additional Considerations
Please let us know if you or any of your guests are vegan, vegetarian or have a gluten intolerance.
Tickets
Date: November 19, 2026
Single Seat at the Chef’s Table
This is a single seat ticket at our Chef’s Table and includes the following for one guest:
- dinner
- wine pairings
- service
Price: $175
Table for Two
This is a ticket for two (2) guests at a bistro table and includes the following for each guest:
- dinner
- pairings
- service
Price: $350
GROUP: Wine Barn Reservation
Reserve the Wine Barn for this event, and we will contact you to coordinate details. The Wine Barn accommodates 4-10 guests.
NOTE: The final invoice will be issued the night of the event based on the number of guests minus the deposit.
Price: $50 Deposit
