Explore California’s Hidden Standouts with Wine Expert Guillermo Muñoz

Date: Thursday, November 20, 2025 6:30 p.m.

Location: 801 Chophouse, 801 Grand Ave STE 200, 50309

Event Information

Description

$175 per guest | Inclusive of tax and gratuity | Call 801 at (515) 288-6000 to make a reservation. Join Guillermo Muñoz of Roots & Vines Wines, California wine expert and insider, for an exclusive evening at 801 Chophouse Des Moines on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. Guillermo will share some of the most intriguing California wines he’s discovered this year — selections that capture the soul, diversity and craftsmanship of the Golden State through the lens of a sommelier and storyteller. Each wine featured is part of the 801 Chophouse list, offering guests a chance to explore the same bottles that define the restaurant’s commitment to excellence.

Dinner Menu & Pairings

• First Course:  Beef Carpaccio Paired with: 2023 Massican “Annia,” Napa Valley
• Second Course:  Chophouse Salad — Mixed Baby Greens, Soppressata, Gruyère, Balsamic Red Onion, Parmesan, Garbanzo Bean, Cabernet Vinaigrette Paired with: 2022 Our Lady of Guadalupe Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills
• Third Course:   6 oz. Filet Mignon — Scalloped Potato, Green Asparagus Paired with: 2020 Frog’s Leap Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford
• Dessert:  Crème Brûlée or 801 Trio of Sorbets — Strawberry, Raspberry, Vanilla Custard

Host Organization

Roots and Vines Wines

Pricing Information

$175 per person, includes tax and gratuity

Contact

Guillermo Munoz
guillermo@rootsandvineswines.com