You Know His Films, Now Taste His Wines
Francis Ford Coppola Winemaker Dinner
Mendocino Film Festival Benefit
Friday, Sept. 26, 6:30 pm
Little River Inn
Reservations: 707-937-5942

Little River Inn has the tastiest way to support the Mendocino Film Festival.  Executive Chef Marc Dym is pairing his cuisine with the wines of Francis Ford Coppola to bring you an extraordinary five course dinner.  The evening's host will be highly entertaining Jack Marx from Coppola Wines.

In the Coppola family, it’s not just dad that has the talent.  Daughter Sofia shares the limelight in both film and wine, and you’ll start the evening with her delightful rose.  This is a trendy libation in the club scene -- hipsters drink it out of cans with pink straws.  Don't worry, we'll skip the can and straw part.

Coppola's Director's Cut series is his wine homage to the movies.  You’ll enjoy pairings like Marc’s decadent lobster ravioli with a Coppola Chardonnay, and duck confit with pinot noir.  And don’t forget dessert.  Little River Inn pastry chef Peg Davis is baking a chevre tart with local huckleberries, and you have to love a dessert you can pair with syrah.  You can view the entire menu at LittleRiverInn.com

We can’t think of a better way to support our Mendocino Film Festival than enjoying Coppola’s wines with the food of Little River Inn’s Chef Marc Dym.  The Mendocino Film Festival benefit dinner is Friday, September 26, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $125 per person plus tax and gratuity. Call Little River Inn for reservations at 707-937-5942.