Wednesday night I left our office heading south on the Golden Gate Bridge towards San Francisco to attend an intimate reception for the new Enoteca Musto. A few blocks away from the legendary, sprawling waterfront of Fisherman’s Wharf and Pier 39 is the Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf in San Francisco, and Enoteca Musto is the popular hotel’s newest watering hole and private event venue connected to the sports bar, Knuckles at the Wharf.

The chic, yet relaxed space featured low-lighting and a long walnut communal table perfect for private events. Executive Chef Robert Carr was dishing out tasty bites from the kitchen like crispy Portobello mushroom fries, crab cakes and Kobe beef sliders. Like its culinary slant, Enoteca Musto features local blends from the nearby wine country and the vintages are poured out using a WineStation from Napa Techonology. The bottles are stored in this nifty contraption, which is temperature-controlled and can keep the wines up to 60 days. The vintages are pressurized with the use of nitrogen or Aragon gas, (which is noted for having the least affect on the flavor of the wine) and is dispensed from a spout in consistent servings like a taste, half and full glass. The machine even lists the wines being served and how much it costs per glass. (I’m ready to get one for my apartment!)

Groups of up to 40 can be accommodated at the wine bar and larger groups can also book the Knuckles Sports Bar for a combined space that can accommodate 200. Groups can dine from the banquet menu or the Knuckle’s menu.

Enoteco Musto will be hosting summer winemaker events and the upcoming dinners are listed below.
Musto bar at San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf
Boëté Wines: Wednesday, June 10
  • Torchon of Foie Gras paired with 2004 Estate Boëté Cabernet Franc Reserve
  • Seared Kobe Beef with grilled Levin paired with 2003 Estate Boëté Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Chocolate Truffle paired with 2003 Estate Boëté Cabernet Sauvignon

Riverstar Wines: Wednesday, July 8
  • Humboldt Fog and roasted beets paired with 2004 Syrah Paso Robles
  • Spicy Ahi Tartar paired with 2006 Sauvignon Blanc
  • Warm chocolate truffle cake paired with 2005 Estrella Brilliante

Quintessa: Wednesday, August 19
  • Cambozola, organic prosciutto and fig paired with Veramonte Pinot Noir
  • Point Reyes blue cheese and caramelized onion tart paired with 2005 Faust Cabernet
  • Citrus and lavender-honey truffle paired with 2006 Illumination Sauvignon Blanc

Images courtesy of Hyatt Fisherman’s Wharf. Enoteco Musto is located Hyatt at Fisherman’s Wharf, 555 North Point, San Francisco, 800–233–1234.
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