Enjoy a series of elegant wine-pairing dinners this winter at The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa, where classic Old World wines are matched with contemporary gourmet cuisine. The Le Serate di Vino dinner series celebrates regional vintages from Italy, France and the Mediterranean while showcasing seasonal dishes crafted by Executive Chef Joel Delmond of Pinzimini Restaurant.
Located in the Palm Springs Valley, the resort creates an intimate, refined setting for these four-course wine dinners. Each event highlights a specific wine region or theme and pairs thoughtfully selected bottles with a menu that complements the wine’s characteristics—showcasing technique, texture and flavor harmony. Seating is limited and reservations are required.
Mediterranean Delight — Saturday, Feb. 27 at 7 p.m.
The Mediterranean Delight dinner takes guests on a culinary tour of Spain, France and Italy. This evening emphasizes regional varietals and coastal flavors typical of the Mediterranean basin. Guests can expect wines from Sardinia alongside selections from mainland France, including an E. Guigal Crozes-Hermitage red Rhône blend. The menu pairs these wines with refined seafood and carefully prepared regional specialties, with highlights that may include delicately poached lobster and other dishes that draw on the culinary traditions of the Mediterranean coast.
Vive la France — Saturday, March 19 at 7 p.m.
The Vive la France dinner opens with Champagne and continues through some of Burgundy and the Loire Valley’s most distinguished white wines. The progression moves to robust Rhône Valley reds—featuring a Châteauneuf-du-Pape pairing for the main course—and concludes with a Bordeaux selection, the Château Ahon, for dessert or a final course. The menu aligns with each wine, presenting dishes such as Ahi tuna accompanied by foie gras and composed plates like roasted rabbit saddle. This carefully curated sequence highlights terroir-driven expressions and classic French techniques.
Format, Pricing and Reservations
Each Le Serate di Vino dinner is a multi-course experience priced from $99 per person. Dinners are hosted in the resort’s Polo Room, an elegant private dining space suited to the intimate nature of a wine-pairing event. Because seating is limited, advance reservations are required. To reserve a seat for any of the evenings, call the resort’s reservation line at 760 770 2150.
About The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa is set on 365 acres in the heart of the Palm Springs Valley and offers a broad range of amenities to guests and event attendees. The property features 512 guestrooms and suites, two championship golf courses, an on-site spa offering a selection of treatments, and seven lighted tennis courts. Outdoor amenities include three resort pools and a 60-foot water slide, creating a resort atmosphere that balances relaxation and recreation. For meetings and events, the resort provides more than 65,000 square feet of flexible meeting space.
These wine dinners provide both wine enthusiasts and casual diners an opportunity to experience Old World wines in a relaxed yet sophisticated environment, paired with cuisine that honors regional traditions while reflecting contemporary culinary sensibilities. For those seeking an evening of refined flavors and expert pairings this winter in the Palm Springs area, the Le Serate di Vino series at The Westin Mission Hills offers a memorable dining experience.