From Vine to Ocean: Coastal vintner dinners at Terranea’s Mar’sel

RANCHO PALOS VERDES WINE FIELD GUIDE

From Vine to Ocean: Coastal vintner dinners at Terranea’s Mar’sel

A quarterly oceanfront dining series at Terranea Resort that pairs rare wines with seasonal, chef‑curated cuisine—this guide lays out dates, featured houses, and what to expect at each evening.

From Vine to Ocean: Coastal vintner dinners at Terranea’s Mar’sel.

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Location
Rancho Palos Verdes
Operator
Terranea Resort
Category
Wine
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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From Vine to Ocean is an exclusive coastal dining series at Terranea Resort’s Mar’sel that brings renowned vintners to an oceanfront table for evenings of storytelling, rare pours, and elevated seasonal cuisine—each dinner is crafted for true wine lovers and designed to pair exceptional wines with inspired ingredients against the coastal setting.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

Oceanfront dinners at Mar’sel
THE SETTING

Oceanfront dinners at Mar’sel

The series is staged at Mar’sel, Terranea’s oceanfront dining room, where the coastal setting frames evenings built around wine, story, and seasonal cuisine.

Rare bottles and celebrated houses
THE WINERIES

Rare bottles and celebrated houses

Each quarter Mar’sel welcomes a renowned vintner—examples this season include GAJA, Shafer Vineyards, and Laurent‑Perrier—bringing rare pours and house storytelling to the table.

Chef‑curated, seasonally paired courses
THE CUISINE

Chef‑curated, seasonally paired courses

Dinners pair vintner selections with elevated, seasonal dishes laid out in a multi‑course program designed to highlight harmony between wine and ingredients.

What the day feels like

What the evening feels like

Arrive at Mar’sel for an oceanfront evening of vintner storytelling, rare pours and a chef‑curated multi‑course dinner; each event is organized as a single, themed evening spotlighting a distinguished winery and the ways its wines converse with seasonal coastal cuisine.

Oceanfront dinners at Mar’sel

THE SETTING

Oceanfront dinners at Mar’sel

The series is staged at Mar’sel, Terranea’s oceanfront dining room, where the coastal setting frames evenings built around wine, story, and seasonal cuisine.

Rare bottles and celebrated houses

THE WINERIES

Rare bottles and celebrated houses

Each quarter Mar’sel welcomes a renowned vintner—examples this season include GAJA, Shafer Vineyards, and Laurent‑Perrier—bringing rare pours and house storytelling to the table.

Chef‑curated, seasonally paired courses

THE CUISINE

Chef‑curated, seasonally paired courses

Dinners pair vintner selections with elevated, seasonal dishes laid out in a multi‑course program designed to highlight harmony between wine and ingredients.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this series suits

1
Serious wine loversIdeal for enthusiasts and collectors seeking rare pours and vintner conversation—each evening focuses on celebrated houses and special bottlings.
2
Gourmands and food‑and‑wine dinersA match for diners who prioritize chef‑curated, seasonal multi‑course pairings designed to highlight wine and ingredient harmony.
3
Celebration dinnersThe Laurent‑Perrier installment and similar evenings emphasize refined, celebratory wines—appropriate for special‑occasion gatherings.
4
Groups seeking an intimate vintner experienceDesigned as a focused evening of storytelling and tasting, the series works well for small groups that want a structured vintner‑led dinner.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

Events run on select Thursdays; this season’s listed dates include 3/5, 6/25, 8/6 and 10/22 with each evening scheduled from 5:30–9:00 PM.

Location & operator

The series takes place at Mar’sel within Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes and is presented by Terranea.

Cost & booking

Individual event pricing varies by vintner (examples this season include $554 for GAJA on June 25, $267 for Shafer on August 6, and $342 for Laurent‑Perrier on October 22); service charge and online booking fee are included.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

Where are the From Vine to Ocean dinners held?

At Mar’sel, the oceanfront dining room at Terranea Resort in Rancho Palos Verdes.

When do the events run and what are the times?

Select Thursdays—this season: 3/5, 6/25, 8/6 and 10/22—each evening runs from 5:30–9:00 PM.

Which wineries are featured this season and what do tickets cost?

Featured houses this season include GAJA (Thursday, June 25 | $554), Shafer Vineyards (Thursday, August 6 | $267), and Laurent‑Perrier (Thursday, October 22 | $342).

Are service charges or booking fees included?

Yes—service charge and online booking fee are included in the listed pricing.

Who operates the From Vine to Ocean series?

The series is presented at Terranea Resort and staged at Mar’sel.