Kiler Grove Winery, Salt Lake City's first urban winery, will team up with Metropolitan restaurant for a special Meet the Winemaker dinner this Wednesday, June 22, at the Metropolitan. --- Winemaker Michael Knight and Metro's Karen Olson will be on hand to discuss the wines and wine pairings.

Kiler Grove produces handcrafted, single-estate wines made from Paso Robles grapes. The evening will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a 5-course dinner at 7. The cost is $45 per person for dinner and $30 for the optional wine pairings. The dinner menu is as follows:

FIRST

Grilled Vegetable Bruschetta

black garlic, mustard greens

2008 Trebbiano – KILER GROVE, Salt Lake City

SECOND

Halibut Cheeks

morel mushroom, almond in truffle oil, prunes, celery leaf, demi glace

2009 Interpretation – KILER GROVE, Salt Lake City

THIRD

Seared Duck Breast

red quinoa, roasted strawberries, rhubarb coulis, tarragon

2005 Zinergy - KILER GROVE, Salt Lake City

ENTREE

Grilled Lamb Loin Chop

saba, heirloom tomato, baby corn, pea tendril, opal basil, alder wood salt

2007 Zinergy – KILER GROVE, Salt Lake City

DESSERT

…TO BE DETERMINED…

For reservations, phone 801-364-3472