This March, Jordan Winery invites guests to an intimate, one-night-only dinner inside the Jordan Winery Chateau, bringing together Executive Chef Jesse Mallgren and Chef Zach Engel for their first collaboration dinner rooted in shared history and a mutual love of ingredient-driven cooking.
Chef Mallgren and Chef Engel first worked together early in their careers at the Madrona Manor in Healdsburg, where a shared appreciation for seasonal, expressive cuisine was established. Years later, they reunite in wine country for a full-circle evening that reflects the evolution of both chefs, informed by personal heritage, global influences and a deep respect for the land and those who cultivate it.
The evening begins with a welcome reception featuring sparkling pours of the Jordan Cuvée by Champagne AR Lenoble and seasonal canapés, followed by a seated, five-course dinner served communally in Jordan’s grand dining room. The menu blends Jesse’s garden-driven California sensibility with Zach’s modern Middle Eastern influences, shaped by his upbringing in a Jewish household, time spent traveling in Israel and a career that continues to earn national recognition, including a recent semifinalist nod for Outstanding Chef in the 2026 James Beard Awards.
Each dish highlights seasonal ingredients sourced from Jordan’s garden and local farms, thoughtfully paired with select vintages of Jordan Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, and finishing with dessert alongside the new Jordan Sauternes by Château Guiraud.
View the menu below:
Hummus with Wood-Fired Pita, Dungeness Crab, English Peas, Urfa Chilies
Labneh with Hyssop, Sumac, Sesame, Olive Oil
Ezme with Roasted Eggplant, Tomatoes, Peppers, Kankakee Pecans, Chives
2023 Jordan Chardonnay
Delta Asparagus, Green Garlic, Pine Nut Tarator, Za’atar, Seasonal Berries
2020 Jordan Chardonnay, Magnum
Smoked Black Cod, Carrot, Tamarind Beurre Blanc, Green Coriander
2021 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon
Lamb T-Bone, White Beans, Lamb Bacon, Grilled Escarole, Harissa
Served with a Side of Confit Potatoes and Spring Ramps
2015 Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon, Magnum
Crispy Phyllo Pie with Brandied Apples, Whipped Cream, Miso Caramel
2022 Jordan Sauternes by Château Guiraud
Due to the theme of the dinner, we unfortunately cannot accommodate vegan or pescatarian diets. Any requests to change the set menu will result in an all-vegetarian, gluten-free menu. Please make these special arrangements at least seven days in advance of the event. Unfortunately, same-day requests cannot be granted.
