at St. John’s Restaurant

October 9, 2026

6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Complimentary Valet Parking

Platinum Presenting Sponsor

Best Cellars is Chattanooga’s premier wine-tasting experience.

In the elegant setting of St. John’s Restaurant, Best Cellars, features curated wines from around the world, expertly paired cuisine by Executive Chef Patrick Sawyer, and live entertainment by saxophonist Robert Crabtree. Tickets are $200 and proceeds benefit historic preservation in Chattanooga.

PURCHASE TICKETS
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The Wines

Best Cellars partners with industry professionals to curate premium an luxury wine selections.

Previous offerings have included: Coppola Archimedes, Quilt Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 'Grace of the Land', Caymus 23 Cabernet, Goldeneye Anderson Valley Pinot Noir, Marchesi di Barolo Barolo Tradizione, Château Mont-Redon Châteauneuf-du-Pape Rouge, Pol Roger Brut NV, Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block, Marqués de Cáceres Gran Reserva, Belle Glos Taylor Lane Pinot Noir Magnum, Olivier Leflaive Les Sétilles, and more.

The Menu

Enjoy a thoughtfully curated menu by St. John’s Executive Chef Patrick Sawyer.

Offerings include: Smoked Scallops with succotash, tomato gastrique, and remoulade; Lamb Tartare with quail egg, capers, pickled red onion, arugula, and cured egg yolk; Pork Belly Biscuit with peach chutney and sorghum; Smoked Tomato Fritters with sauce vierge; Smoked Quail Breast with blue corn grit cake, bourbon cider glaze, and pumpkin seed chimichurri; Roasted Pork Shoulder with cucumber salad and hoisin glaze; Marinated Watermelon with smoked mozzarella, basil and fig balsamic; Mini Key Lime Pie Tart with champagne chantilly cream; and Cheesecake Bites with blackberry coulis.

Thank you to our sponsors!

FAQ

Learn more about the event.

  • Tickets are $200 per person. Guests enjoy unlimited high-quality wine tastings, food pairings by St. John’s Executive Chef Patrick Sawyer, live entertainment, a commemorative wine glass, and a parting gift from our presenting sponsor, Lexus of Chattanooga.

  • Yes, all guests must be at least 21 years of age.

  • Business and cocktail attire is most appropriate.

  • Absolutely! We work with local chefs to create memorable menus that pair well with red and white wines as well as champagne.

  • Yes. Saxophonist Robert Crabtree will be our featured performer.

  • Please contact Nich Youngblood at (423) 265-2825 or Nich@preservechattanooga.com

  • Please contact Nich Youngblood at (423) 265-2825 or Nich@preservechattanooga.com