Ocean Prime to host acclaimed winemaker Dave Phinney for exclusive tasting experience

NAPLES, Fla. - EntSun -- Ocean Prime will welcome internationally acclaimed winemaker Dave Phinney for an exclusive happy hour event on Oct. 14, offering guests the rare opportunity to experience exceptional wines, thoughtfully curated cuisine and personal insights from one of the most celebrated figures in modern winemaking. Open to the public by reservation, the intimate tasting event will showcase a selection of Phinney's distinctive wines paired with chef-crafted small bites. Guests will have the opportunity to learn firsthand about the inspiration, craftsmanship and storytelling that have helped establish Phinney as a pioneering force in the global wine industry.

Phinney will guide guests through three wines paired with three culinary selections, including:

• Our Lady of Guadalupe pinot noir paired with goat cheese ravioli
• Guero red blend paired with short rib sliders
• Acolytes Chardonnay paired with baked scallops

Widely recognized for reshaping the modern wine landscape, Phinney is best known as the founder of Orin Swift Cellars and creator of the iconic wine brand The Prisoner. He began his career in Napa Valley by blending traditional winemaking with distinctive branding and storytelling. Today, Phinney remains one of California's most influential modern winemakers, with vineyards and wineries around the world.

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The happy hour event is $65 per person and takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 5:30 until 7 p.m.

Reservations for Happy Hour with Dave Phinney can be made by emailing Katie Young at KYoung@CameronMitchell.com or calling 239-430-0404.

About Ocean Prime
Ocean Prime (https://ocean-prime.com/) is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an extraordinary experience with stunning settings, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, and a Wine Spectator honored wine list. Every Ocean Prime restaurant is uniquely designed to capture the energy and elegance of each city – making it an unmatched destination to socialize, talk business, celebrate, and indulge. Each restaurant also offers a private dining experience ideal for an elegant private dinner, hosting a small group business or social event, or memorable celebration. Guests can expect best-in-class hospitality from passionate and knowledgeable associates coast-to-coast. Embracing its midwestern roots, Ocean Prime places the highest value on their people. The company cares deeply about delivering authentic hospitality and believes that every member of the team is essential to creating a memorable Ocean Prime experience. Ocean Prime empowers associates to say "Yes is the answer. What is the question?" Guests can experience Ocean Prime in 21 locations around the country: Beverly Hills, Boston, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver (Tech Center and Larimer Square), Detroit, Fort Lauderdale, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Naples, Nashville, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Sarasota, Tampa and Washington, D.C.  Visit Ocean-Prime.com or follow @oceanprime on Instagram and @oceanprime on Facebook.

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