Home for the holidays, with Björnson Vineyard

1121 NE Jackson St, Suite #145, Minneapolis, MN 55413

A wine dinner with Mark Björnson

Björnson Vineyard presented with France 44

Mark Bjornson met his wife at the University of Minnesota. Years later, their path led to Oregon's Eola-Amity Hills and to Björnson Vineyard, known for elegant, cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Mark's curiosity runs past the classics. He also grows lesser-known grapes like Gouais Blanc, one of Chardonnay's parent varieties alongside Pinot Noir. 

On December 4, Mark comes home. Chef Philip and our chefs have built a five-course dinner around seven of his wines. Mark will be in the room, pouring and talking through each glass. Think of it as a homecoming, hosted in our private restaurant, with good food and better conversation.

The evening

| 6 pm |
Reception with a welcome bite and Björnson Brut Cuvée

| 6:30 pm |
Seated dinner, four courses, each paired with Mark’s wines

The pours

Welcome bite | Björnson Brut Cuvée

First course | poured side by side, Björnson Auxerrois and Björnson Gouais Blanc. Taste one of Chardonnay's parent grapes next to its neighbor and see what each brings to the glass.

Second course | Björnson Willamette Valley Gamay Noir

Third course | poured side by side, Björnson Reserve Pinot Noir and Björnson Mondeuse Noir

Dessert | Björnson Thor dessert wine

Seven wines in all, three-ounce pours. The menu will be built seasonally around the wines. Expect to be delighted.*

Your ticket

$195 per person.
Tickets are inclusive of tax and gratuity, so there is nothing more to pay that night.

Seating is limited to 40 guests.

Tickets make a thoughtful gift for the wine lover on your list.

Good to know

Friday, December 4 | 6 to 9 pm at Create Atelier, Northeast Minneapolis

Take a bottle home. Find a favorite? Our friends at France 44 will have order forms at the end of the evening so you can have a bottle in time for the holidays.

*Dietary needs and preferences. Food allergies, dietary restrictions and preferences such as vegetarian or vegan are important to us. We can accommodate them the evening of, but knowing in advance helps us prepare with care. Write to Martina at martina@createcaters.com once you have your ticket.

Transfers. Tickets are transferable. If plans change, send your seat to a friend.

Cancellations. Cancellations made at least 72 hours before the event receive a credit toward a future Create event. We are not able to offer cash refunds.

Reserve your seat above. Seating is limited.