This winter, The Sebastian-Vail is launching a Vintner Dinner Series, which will feature prominent winemakers, exclusive receptions and paired, four-course dinners. This week’s guest speaker is Fritz Hatton, owner of Arietta Wines.

The event starts with a private reception, hosted by Hatton with sparkling wine and passed hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 PM. The dinner is featuring a four-course meal paired with Arietta wines. Seating begins at 6:15 PM.

Arietta is an ultra-premium Napa winery specializing in limited production Bordeaux-style blends. Hatton has more than three decades of experience in the fine and rare wine business. In addition to being a vintner, he is the nation's foremost wine auctioneer. He serves as principal auctioneer for Zachys Wine Auctions, and as auctioneer for charities including the Napa Valley Wine Auction, United Way, Make-A-Wish, and Sonoma County Children's Charities.

Tickets can be purchased for $145 per person by calling 970.477.8050.

The ticket price does not include taxes or an additional 18% gratuity.