Lynmar Estate Debuts Spring 2026 Collectors Lunch Pairing Menu, A Seasonal Expression of the Estate in Bloom

Sebastopol, CA — March 24, 2026 — Lynmar Estate is pleased to introduce its Spring 2026 Collectors Lunch Pairing Menu, a vibrant, wine-paired culinary experience shaped by the flavors of spring in the Russian River Valley. Available at Lynmar Estate’s idyllic Quail Hill Vineyard, the experience takes place at a private table where guests can enjoy an elevated four-course menu, individually plated and paired with Lynmar’s acclaimed estate-grown Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs. Rooted in the rhythms of the estate, the menu draws from Lynmar’s organically farmed gardens and orchards, where citrus, herbs, and early spring produce define a bright, expressive culinary style.

Designed by Executive Chef David Frakes, each wine-paired course was created to allow Lynmar’s acclaimed Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs to shine, while reflecting the breadth and bounty of the estate’s spring harvest. Citrus-driven flavors of freshly picked blood orange, lemon, and kumquat are woven throughout the four-course menu, alongside herbs, edible flowers, and orchard fruit.

For Chef Frakes, who refined his craft in some of the Bay Area’s most respected kitchens, including The Dining Room at the Ritz-Carlton, the Applewood Inn, and Beringer Vineyards, the Spring Collectors Lunch Pairing is one of his favorite menus to create. “Spring is one of the most exciting times in the gardens and orchards. Citrus is at its peak, everything is beautifully in bloom, and the flavors are naturally bright and vibrant. This menu is a celebration of the season through the lens of our estate and our wines.”

With a devoted following of customers who regularly visit Lynmar to experience each new season’s Collectors Lunch Pairing, Chef Frakes takes pride in working with the winery’s in-house gardening team and Winemaker Peter Soergel to create original dishes for each new menu. “It’s so easy to find inspiration here. Over my 16 years at Lynmar Estate, we have never offered the same dish twice. Both literally and figuratively, that keeps our Collectors Lunch fresh and exciting.”

Lynmar Estate Spring 2026 Collectors Lunch Pairing Menu

Adam’s Vineyard Chardonnay, 2023

Warm Organic Popcorn

Tarocco Blood Orange & French Tarragon Salt, Estate Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

Anisya’s Blend Chardonnay, 2023

Heirloom Carrot Soup

Vadouvan Curry Crème Fraîche, Radish Top Chimichurri

Susanna’s Vineyard Chardonnay, 2022

House-Made Pasta ‘Cannelloni’

Fromage Blanc with Leek, Orchard Olive & Preserved Lemon

Meiwa Kumquat-Celery Salsa, Petite Salad

Monastery Pinot Noir, 2022

Grilled Herbed Tenderloin of Lamb

White Bean-Black Garlic Hummus in Socca Crisp

Spring Vegetables, Argentine Relish

Rosé de Blancs Sparkling, 2021

Bliss Strawberry-Ricotta Cake

Crimson Rhubarb Purée, Lemon-Poppyseed Wafer, Pink Peppercorn Syrup

Created as an immersive estate experience, the Collectors Lunch Pairing is available at 12:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday throughout spring for groups of up to six guests. During the Collectors Lunch Pairing, Chef Frakes will make a special tableside visit to complete your experience. The experience is offered at $250 per person for non-members, and $200 for members of Lynmar. For reservations, please call (707) 829-3374. To learn more, visit lynmarestate.com.

About Lynmar Estate

Located in the heart of the Russian River Valley, Lynmar Estate is a preeminent producer of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Resident proprietors Lynn and Anisya Fritz are intimately woven into daily operations, sharing overarching values of sustainability, world-class winemaking, locally sourced food, and community. Always more than the sum of its parts, Lynmar Estate is comprised of four touchstone vineyard parcels in the Russian River Valley, beginning with the Quail Hill Vineyard established by the family in 1980.