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Switchback Ridge Wine Dinner at Ruth's Chris - October 2, 2026

$ 19000

Switchback Ridge Wine Dinner with owner Kelly Peterson
Friday, October 2, 2026
Ruth's Chris Raleigh
4140 Lassiter Mill Rd Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27609
6:30pm
$190 per person plus tax (Gratuity is included)

She's Back!!!  Switchback Ridge produces some of Taylor's Wine Shop's favorite wines from their beautiful Peterson Vineyard property in Calistoga. Kelly Peterson founded Switchback Ridge Wines in 1999 with the dream of continuing her family’s legacy that began when her great-grandparents bought 100 acres in 1914.  Kelly's father, John Peterson, helped plant a special vineyard of Petite Sirah that is still producing wine today.  With two of Kelly's children now working for the winery and two granddaughters running around the vineyards, the future of this family owned winery is in great hands.  

Did you know that Thomas Rivers Brown is now Kelly's winemaker?  That's right, folks, TRB has made over 30 wines that have earned 100 Points, and he makes wine for some of the most iconic Napa and Sonoma wineries.   He initiated some positive and creative changes that will help Switchback Ridge wines be even more refined and gorgeous.

We have partnered with Ruth's Chris Steak House in North Hills for years, and we're thrilled to be back in their private dining room.  Their service is impeccable, and their wine dinner pairings are top notch.  

Dinner Menu

Charbroiled Oysters
 Rich garlic butter sauce, parmesan crust
Switchback Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2025
French Onion Cheese Dip
Caramelized Onion, Gruyere, Swiss, Garlic Crostini
Switchback Ridge Merlot 2024
Filet Au Poive
Pepper Crusted, Cream Sauce, Fried White Oyster Mushroom
Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2023
and
Switchback Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 2024
Deconstructed S'mores Cheesecake
Chocolate, Graham, Meringue
Switchback Ridge Petite Sirah 2024
We’ve been known to splash around a library vintage also, so count on that!
Tickets non-refundable 7 days in advance