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Learn More About Caymus Vineyards, Our Featured July Winery

Another month, another incredible TasteMaker dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House! Join us this July as we delve into the world of Caymus Vineyards and the Wagner Family of Wine. For $135 per person plus tax and tip, savor the flavors of quintessential California wine country and America’s most iconic steakhouse. In particular, come for the “tour de fork” of this exclusive dinner: the world-famous Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon paired with Ruth’s signature sizzling filet.

Continue reading to learn more about Caymus Vineyards, our featured July winery. Then reserve your spot for an upcoming wine dinner at a Ruth’s Chris near you!

About the Wagners: One of Wine’s Most Influential Families

The Wagner family released the first Caymus wine in 1972, but their Napa Valley roots extend far deeper. Descended from a long line of local farmers dating back to the 1850s, Charlie Wagner and his wife, Lorna, used their decades of experience working with the region’s soil to hone their winemaking skills.

Today, their son, Chuck, runs Caymus Vineyards with the help of his adult children, Charlie and Jenny. Their masterful production of Cabernet Sauvignon has especially earned the family acclaim in Napa and beyond.

Caymus Vineyards TasteMaker Dinners at Ruth’s Chris

While our Huntsville and Myrtle Beach Caymus Vineyards dinners have already sold out, we still have seats available at the following restaurants:

  • Birmingham (AL): Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Alpharetta (GA): Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m.
  • Atlanta Buckhead (GA): Friday, July 26, at 7 p.m.
  • Atlanta Downtown – Centennial Olympic Park (GA): Wednesday, July 17, at 7 p.m.
  • Kennesaw (GA): Thursday, July 18, at 7 p.m.
  • Columbia (SC): Wednesday, July 17, and Thursday, July 18, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Greenville Downtown (SC): Friday, July 26, at 6:30 p.m.
  • Chattanooga (TN): Thursday, July 18 at 6:30 p.m.

Featured Wines on the Caymus Vineyards Dinner Menu

July’s TasteMaker dinner presents four Wagner Family wines served alongside five chef-inspired courses:

Amuse Bouche: Caymus Conundrum White

First, we begin with this bright and exotic white blend from the Wagner family’s Conundrum label. Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, and Viognier bring notes of citrus and stone fruits to the table. The latter makes this wine pair particularly well with our roulade of chilled spicy shrimp, apricot and mango chutney, and rosemary-infused honey.

First Course: Caymus Mer Soleil Chardonnay

Created by young Charlie, this creamy Chardonnay boasts bold flavors of lemon squares and baked croissants while maintaining a natural acidity. Alternate sips with bites of our croquettes filled with chicken, char-fired romaine hearts, and romaine oil.

Second Course: Caymus Vineyards California Cabernet

Up next, we introduce the Cabernet Sauvignon varietal, with the grapes sourced from some of the best vineyards throughout the state. This dark, rich selection wonderfully complements our cocoa-roasted lamb medallion in a red currant and blackberry demi glace over roasted fennel.

Main Course: Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon

Now, we take Cab Sav up a notch with the brand’s most renowned bottle. Ripe with tannins, the Caymus Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon is a perfect match for our Ruth’s Chris filet with a chimichurri butter crust. We round out the course with aged balsamic heirloom tomatoes and baby yellow potatoes in an avocado ranch sauce.

Dessert Course: Chocolate Cream Pie

No steakhouse meal would be complete without a decadent dessert! Our exclusive dinner ends on a sweet note thanks to a chocolate cream pie topped with espresso crémeux, vanilla bean crème anglaise, and a chocolate tuile garnish. A perfectly sweet finish to a night out.

Reserve Your Spot for One of Our Caymus Vineyards Dinners

Are you ready to sip and savor the night away? Space is limited at Ruth’s Chris wine dinners, so make your reservation now to experience Caymus Vineyards and this incredible menu!

Learn More About Rombauer Vineyards, Our Featured April Winery

For our second TasteMaker dinner of 2024, Ruth’s Chris is honoring a California Classic. This April, join us as we revel in the legacy of Rombauer Vineyards! Over the past four decades and counting, Rombauer has earned a reputation for its distinctive, fruit-driven New World wines. Appropriately, this Napa Valley vintner’s passion is enjoying food and wine together, which is exactly what we’ll do at our multi-course dinner. Priced at $130 per person plus tax and tip, this is an event that your taste buds won’t want to miss!

Continue reading to learn more about Rombauer Vineyards, our featured April winery, or reserve your spot for the upcoming wine dinner at a Ruth’s Chris near you!

Rombauer Vineyards & the Joy of Wine

If you’re a foodie, then you’re likely familiar with The Joy of Cooking, Irma Rombauer’s internationally renowned cookbook. The last name is certainly no coincidence; Irma’s great-nephew founded the vineyard! In 1972, Koerner Rombauer and his wife, Joan, moved to Napa in 1972 with their two kids, two horses, and five dogs in tow.

Eight years later, the couple officially established Rombauer Vineyards. Another four years later in 1984, they released their first California-style Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon wines to the public. Guided by their expertise and enthusiasm, the Rombauer family has continued to produce the finest wines from their chosen varietals ever since.

Rombauer Vineyards TasteMaker Dinners at Ruth’s Chris

To savor a meal led by Rombauer wines, make your reservation at one of our participating restaurants:

  • Birmingham (AL): Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Huntsville (AL): Thursday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Alpharetta (GA): Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m.
  • Atlanta Buckhead (GA): Thursday, April 25 at 7 p.m.
  • Kennesaw (GA): Thursday, April 18 at 7 p.m.
  • Columbia (SC): Wednesday, April 17 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Greenville Downtown (SC): Friday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Myrtle Beach (SC): Wednesday, April 24 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Chattanooga (TN): Thursday, April 25 at 6:30 p.m.

Featured Wines on the Rombauer Vineyards Dinner Menu

When you partake in this exclusive dinner, you’ll have the special opportunity to experience a wide range of Rombauer wines, along with five chef-inspired courses:

Amuse Bouche: Rombauer Sauvignon Blanc

Firstly, we start with an refreshing Sauvignon Blanc. Bright, citrusy sips complement our chef’s pan-roasted sea scallop atop a crispy yucca cake, surrounded by a sea of ginger-cardamom cream and vanilla-carrot purée. A garnish of toasted pepitas adds extra crunch.

First Course: Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay

After resting in oak barrels, the Carneros Chardonnay tastes of ripe peach, vanilla, and baked pie crust. Such sweet flavors balance out our savory potato leek soup topped with chive cream and prosciutto brittle.

Second Course: Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel

Up next, this Zinfandel with just a dash of Petite Sirah brings notes of dark fruits and spices to the table. Our blackened spring lamb exhibits similar flavors, thanks to a blackberry demi glace.

Main Course: Rombauer Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Of course, we can’t skip the vineyard’s flagship Cabernet Sauvignon—or the Ruth’s Chris filet! This robust California Cab accentuates our signature steak, crusted with boursin cheese. To round out this powerhouse pairing, you’ll enjoy a spring vegetable risotto and brussels sprouts.

Dessert Course: Rombauer Jam Cake

Last but not least, dessert ends our meal on a sweet note. This Rombauer jam cake comes finished with brown sugar icing, vanilla bean chantilly cream, fresh berries, and powdered sugar. Sip on your choice of coffee or tea with this scrumptious treat.

Reserve Your Spot at Our Rombauer Vineyards Dinner This April

Whether with your significant other or a group of friends, we hope to see you here at Ruth’s Chris for our upcoming Rombauer Vineyards Wine Dinner. Space is limited, so make your reservation now!

And if you can’t make this event, just book a table at a Ruth’s Chris near you and order a Rombauer Vineyards wine off our award-winning Wine List. We hope to see you soon.

Learn More About the Prisoner Wine Company, Our Featured March Winery

As our Tastemaker dinners resume for 2024, Ruth’s Chris Steak House looks forward to celebrating noteworthy winemakers and distillers. This March, we start off with the Prisoner Wine Company. Known for rule-breaking blends, this modern California winery certainly isn’t held prisoner by tradition. On the contrary, Chrissy Wittman and her team use grapes from more than 100 growers—including several unusual varietals—to create captivating wines with a cult following.

Are you intrigued yet? For $130 per person plus tax and tip, join us for a multi-course meal paired with selections from the Prisoner Wine Company. Together, we’ll savor every sip as we delve into a world of defiantly distinct wines.

Continue reading to learn more about the Prisoner Wine Company, our featured March winery, or reserve your spot at an upcoming wine dinner event or dinner at one of our restaurants near you.

Prisoner Wine Company and the Rebirth of the Red Blend

Inspired by Spanish painter Francisco Goya’s Le Petit Prisonnier, Wittman founded the Prisoner Wine Company in Napa Valley with a mission to break the chains of oppression and embrace creativity. Over 20 years ago, she combined some of California’s best and rarest grape varieties into the Prisoner red blend. Its release caused quite a rumble in the wine industry, and upscale American red blends have resurged in popularity ever since. In addition, Wittman uses the Prisoner Wine Company platform to drive prison reform in the United States!

Prisoner Wine Company TasteMaker Dinners at Ruth’s Chris

While our Huntsville Prisoner Wine Company dinner has sold out, we still have seats available at the following restaurants:

  • Birmingham (AL): Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Alpharetta (GA): Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m.
  • Atlanta Buckhead (GA): Thursday, March 14 at 7 p.m.
  • Kennesaw (GA): Thursday, March 21 at 7 p.m.
  • Columbia (SC): Wednesday, March 13 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Greenville 385 (SC): Friday, March 15 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Greenville Downtown (SC): Friday, March 22 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Myrtle Beach (SC): Thursday, March 14 at 6:30 p.m.
  • Chattanooga (TN): Thursday, March 21 at 6:30 p.m.

Featured Wines on the Prisoner Wine Company Dinner Menu

When you join us for this exclusive dinner, you’ll have the unique opportunity to experience the vastness of the Prisoner Wine Company lineup, along with five chef-inspired courses:

Amuse Bouche: Blindfold Blanc de Noir

Firstly, we begin with a white-pressed Pinot Noir blend that also includes small amounts of Viognier and Gewurztraminer. Light, citrusy sips complement our chef’s colossal crab salad drizzled with a Champagne vanilla dressing.

First Course: The Prisoner Chardonnay

This full-bodied, oaky Chardonnay blend brings sweet flavors of baked apple and crème brûlée to balance out our savory carrot-ginger bisque.

Second Course: The Prisoner Cabernet

Up next, this Cabernet blend features tasting notes of dark fruits, vanilla, and nutmeg. The wine’s robust mouthfeel helps it stand up to our beef short rib finished with beurre rouge atop a cauliflower purée dusted with carrot powder.

Main Course: The Prisoner Red Blend

Of course, our dinner wouldn’t be complete without the flagship Prisoner wine — or a Ruth’s Chris steak! Five red varietals all come together in this iconic blend. Enjoy alongside our filet mignon topped with espresso barbecue butter and served with beer-battered onion rings and truffle mashed potatoes.

Dessert Course: Zinfandel Poached Pear

For our last course, the wine is in the dish itself rather than in a glass! Poached in Zinfandel wine, the pear comes topped with vanilla ice cream, candied walnuts, and blue cheese crumbles and is served alongside your choice of tea or coffee.

Reserve Your Spot for One of Our Prisoner Wine Dinners

Whether you treat this wine dinner as a romantic date night or a festive outing with a group of fellow foodies, we hope to see you here at Ruth’s Chris at our next wine dinner event or an upcoming Tastemaker dinner this year. Come with an open mind and experience an evening that your taste buds will remember. Make your reservation now — spots are filling up fast!

Caymus Vineyards | Wagner Family of Wines Dinner

JULY | $135 PER PERSON (PLUS TAX & GRATUITY)

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Always a fan favorite, this wine dinner is sure to surprise and delight.  Join us for a night out with Caymus Vineyards and the Wagner Family of Wine, as we showcase four incredible wines alongside a menu inspired by the flavors of California wine country.  The “tour de fork” of this exclusive dinner event will be the main course, featuring Ruth’s signature filet paired with the world-famous Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon.

Make plans to sip and savor the night away with Ruth’s Chris and Caymus Vineyards.  This is sure to be a premium steakhouse experience your tastebuds won’t want to miss.

SPACE IS LIMITED & ADVANCE RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED.

Participating Restaurants – Please call to reserve your seat:

  • Birmingham (AL) – Thursday, July 18 at 6:30pm
  • Huntsville (AL) – Thursday, July 18 at 6:30pm   SOLD OUT
  • Alpharetta (GA) – Thursday, July 18 at 7pm   SOLD OUT
  • Atlanta – Buckhead (GA) – Thursday, July 25 at 7pm  SOLD OUT  | Friday, July 26 at 7pm
  • Kennesaw (GA) – Thursday, July 18 at 7pm
  • Columbia (SC) – Wednesday, July 17 at 6:30pm | Thursday, July 18 at 6:30pm
  • Greenville – 385 (SC) – Friday, July 19 at 6:30pm  SOLD OUT
  • Greenville – Downtown (SC) – Friday, July 26 at 6:30pm  SOLD OUT
  • Myrtle Beach (SC) – Thursday, July 18 at 6:30pm  SOLD OUT
  • Chattanooga (TN) – Thursday, July 18 at 6:30pm  SOLD OUT

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Alabama

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Georgia

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Atlanta (Buckhead), GA
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Atlanta (Downtown), GA
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Kennesaw, GA
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South Carolina

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Greenville (385), SC
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Tennessee

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THE MENU

Amuse-Bouche

CHILLED SPICY SHRIMP ROULADE

apricot/mango chutney, rosemary infused honey

– Paired With –
CAYMUS CONUNDRUM

First Course

CHICKEN CAESAR CROQUETTE

char-fired romaine heart, mini buttered croutons, romaine oil

– Paired With –
CAYMUS MER SOLEIL CHARDONNAY

Second Course

COCOA ROASTED LAMB MEDALLION

red currant & blackberry demi, roasted fennel

– Paired With –
CAYMUS VINEYARDS CALIFORNIA CABERNET

Entree

FILET WITH CHIMICHURRI BUTTER CRUST

accompanied with heirloom aged balsamic tomatoes and avocado ranch baby yellow potatoes

– Paired With –
CAYMUS CABERNET SAUVIGNON

Dessert Course

CHOCOLATE CREAM PIE

espresso cremeux, vanilla bean creme anglaise, chocolate tuile

– Paired With –
COFFEE & TEA SERVICE

**CONSUMING RAW OR UNDER-COOKED MEATS, POULTRY, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE CERTAIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS.

For the Wagner family, winemaking is in their blood. Since Chuck Wagner founded Caymus Vineyards with his parents in 1972, the Wagner family has called Napa Valley home, developing techniques for farming grapes and producing fine American wines. More than fifty years later, their business remains entirely family-run, and two of Chuck’s children, Charlie and Jenny Wagner, now work alongside him and are helping to expand the Wagner Family of Wines to include such brands as Conundrum, Mer Soleil, Red Schooner, Emmolo and more.

The Wagner family’s collection of premium California wines has long held a coveted place on the Ruth’s Chris wine list.  Discover for yourself why Caymus is heralded as an iconic American winery.  Enjoy their Cabernet Sauvignon, a legacy favorite, and try something new from the acclaimed Wagner Family portfolio of award-winning wines.

Virtual Ways to Connect With Friends From Home

If you’re practicing social distancing these days, you can still spend time seeing family and friends and enjoying a meal together – whether it’s outside in your driveway, over Zoom or using FaceTime. Ruth’s Chris Steak House believes that the universally human experience of breaking bread together is essential—even if that means going virtual. Continue reading for ideas on planning online events, and for the ultimate virtual dinner party experience, make your reservation for our upcoming Wine Dinner featuring Foley Family Wines.

Host a Virtual Dinner Party

Technology makes it easy to see the faces of the ones you love when real life circumstances make it difficult to see each other in person. You may live far from children and grandchildren or are in quarantine at home. Maybe you’re worried about traveling or live alone and just need to see a friendly face after so much time apart. Whatever your circumstances, you can take matters into your own hands and do something as simple as throwing a dinner party over Zoom!

Cook one of our favorite recipes together – like Crab Cakes, Barbecued Shrimp or our famous Sweet Potato Casserole – or order carry out or delivery from your local Ruth’s Chris Steak House. The most important thing is that you’re all spending time together via video chat.

Here are the steps to take to ensure everyone has a fun evening enjoying dinner together:

  1. Send out invitations. You can go casual and start a group text or more formal and send out invitations via companies like Evite or Paperless Post.
  2. Choose a day and time and stick with it. You can even make it a regular weekly or monthly occurrence.
  3. Make it fun – choose a theme, have people wear funny hats or a shirt from their favorite football team, etc. It’s your time together, so make the most of it.

Invite everyone to come online and then enjoy each other’s company while you eat. And perhaps the best part of it all? You don’t have to cook and clean for a large number of people!

Attend a Formal Virtual Event Like a Ruth’s Chris Wine Dinner

If you’re not up for organizing anything, search for restaurant and winery events that allow you to take part virtually – like the Wine Dinner events at Ruth’s Chris Steak House.

This month, we’re hosting our first ever virtual wine dinner at Ruth’s Chris Steak House in collaboration with Foley Family Wines! Savor a chef-inspired, five-course meal prepared by your local Ruth’s Chris with Alan Crawford, Vice President of Luxury Brands at Foley Family Wines, as your Zoom host and emcee for the evening.

Participating restaurants include:

ALABAMA

  • Huntsville, AL – Virtual Only

GEORGIA

  • Alpharetta, GA – Virtual and In-Restaurant Options
  • Atlanta (Buckhead), GA – Virtual and In-Restaurant Options
  • Kennesaw, GA – Virtual Only

SOUTH CAROLINA

  • Columbia, SC – Virtual and In-Restaurant Options
  • Greenville (Downtown), SC – Virtual and In-Restaurant Options
  • Myrtle Beach, SC – Virtual Only

TENNESSEE

  • Chattanooga, TN – Virtual and In-Restaurant Options

Since we’ve paired every dish with one of four outstanding selections from Foley Family Wines portfolio, winemakers from the brand will guide you in a wine tasting at the start of each course. This is sure to be a night your taste buds won’t soon forget!

Make a reservation to attend the event by filling out the online form for the Ruth’s Chris near you. Treat it as a romantic date night for you and your spouse or invite a few other couples to participate. Either way, it’s sure to be an unforgettable evening of food, wine and fun.

If you can’t make this Wine Dinner, be sure to check the Ruth’s Chris Steak House website to see other upcoming in person or virtual events.

Keep Connecting After Your Meal

If you want to keep the good times rolling after dinner, there are plenty of fun activities you and your crew can do over the Internet.

  • Host a wine-fueled Zoom karaoke session with the help of a synchronized player like Watch2Gether — it’s free!
  • Watch a movie or binge-worthy TV show together through apps like Netflix Party, Amazon Prime Video’s Watch Party, and TwoSeven—compatible with Hulu, Disney+, and other streaming services.
  • If you love games, you can find imitations of your favorite games online, including Cards Against Humanity, Scattergories, Heads Up and more.

Let Ruth’s Chris Steak House Help You Throw a Virtual Event to Remember

No matter how you decide to connect with friends and family from home, Ruth’s Chris is here for you. Join us in person for a safe and socially distanced dining experience at our restaurant or pick up a takeout order for a virtual event from home. We look forward to serving you!