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Los Gatos' Tasting House Launches 15-Course Champagne Menu Today
Tasting House Exterior
Tasting House in Los Gatos isn't exactly new to pushing boundaries. The downtown wine bistro has already built a reputation for its globe-spanning list of over 1,000 bottles, 65 plus wines by the glass, and one of the country's deepest selections of zero-dosage Champagnes. But this week, the team takes things further with the launch of its most ambitious food and wine pairing to date: a 15-course tasting menu paired entirely with Champagne.
Executive Chef Julian Silvera
Executive Chef Julian Silvera, whose pedigree includes stints under Wylie Dufresne and at Michelin-starred Knife and Spoon in Florida, developed the spring 2025 menu with a focus on layered, umami-rich flavors. 'There's a lot of umami that comes through with the current tasting menu,' says Silvera. 'It just lends itself really nicely to a dedicated Champagne pairing.'
Tasting House Anchovies Dish
This season's Chef's Tasting experience leans into contrast—rich, briny, acidic, savory—all tuned to highlight the breadth of the Champagne world. Every course is matched to a different pour, spanning iconic maisons and small grower-producers. Look forward to anchovy with freeze-dried plum and chamomile paired against taut minerality, or abalone in mussel pho with double-shucked peas and beef tendon, alongside a richer, oxidative style.
Tasting House Interior
One dish, called 'Half Moon Bay,' layers miso 'sand,' uni, and Brokaw avocado with bergamot and papadam—a cross-coastal composition plated as thoughtfully as it tastes. Others go even more off-script: rabbit jus with burnt garlic and carrot purée, or bay leaf-cured scallop with pickled green strawberries and geoduck.
Rabbit jus with burnt garlic and carrot purée
For those less inclined to go all-in on 15 courses, the Champagne Bar now offers three new curated flights: the Sommeliers' Select ($140), Grower-Producer ($75), and Rosé Sélections ($65). Each offers a different lens on what's pouring from the house's near-120-bottle Champagne list.
The new tasting menu is available now, with limited seatings. Reservations highly recommended.
