11/8 • Jacques Pépin 90/90 Harvest Celebration • Wine Club VIP

A CELEBRATION OF FOOD, SPARKLING WINE & COMMUNITY 

Join us for an unforgettable celebration where the bounty of the farm meets the sparkle of Oregon wine. Hosted by Chef Sarah Schafer of Grounded Table - a restaurant deeply rooted in regenerative sourcing and connection to the land - this lively Sparkling Wine Birthday Soirée brings together eight of the Willamette Valley’s most acclaimed sparkling wine producers, each pouring their finest bubbly for an evening of flavor, fun, and community.

Savor seasonal, farm-driven canapés and desserts, each crafted to honor the farms, fields, and hands that bring the harvest to life. Set within Stillwater, The Ground’s beautifully renovated historic venue in downtown McMinnville, the evening will sparkle with live music, conversation, and the golden glow of the season.

Part of the Jacques Pépin Foundation’s 90/90 Dinner Series, this celebration pays tribute to Jacques’ 90th birthday and his favorite beverage, sparkling winewhile supporting the Foundation’s mission to make culinary education accessible to all.

Join us on November 8th to raise a glass to the 2025 harvest, to the vibrant Oregon community that makes it possible, and to a culinary legend whose spirit continues to inspire joy at every table.

HIGHLIGHTS 

• Harvest soirée with seasonal canapés and desserts by James Beard Award Semifinalist Chef Sarah Schafer of Grounded Table 

• Eight of the Willamette Valley’s most acclaimed sparkling wine producers

• Cocktail party–style evening with walk-around tasting 

• Live music and a joyful, community focused harvest atmosphere 

DETAILS 

Date: November 8, 2025

Event Time: 4:30 PM – 9 PM 

• 4:30: VIP Early Access Hour for Wine Club Members

• 5:30 PM – 9 PM: Soirée with seasonal bites and sparkling wine pairings 

• 7 PM: Champagne toast, cake, and dessert towers 

• 7 PM – 9 PM: Winery bottle sales 

Place: Stillwater, McMinnville, Oregon

Ticket Price: $90 per person

Dress Code: Wine Country Formal 

Tickets All tickets are final sale, non-refundable & non-transferable. Final price is inclusive of food, beverage, tax, service & donation. 

The Ground & Grounded Table are proud to support the Jacques Pépin Foundation by donating a portion of the proceeds from tonight’s dinner to help empower individuals through culinary education. Enjoy a meal that makes a difference! Proceeds from the event help transform lives through culinary education, and we deeply appreciate your generous support. 

Menu will include dietary friendly options.