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The Silverado Winemaker's Dinner on Princess Cruises offers a premium, wine-paired dining experience at sea. Created in partnership with Jon Emmerich, winemaker at Silverado Vineyards in Napa Valley, this six-course dinner pairs expertly crafted dishes with hand-selected wines. Guests enjoy the meal in an intimate setting, designed to highlight both the culinary artistry of Princess Cruises and the signature wines of Silverado.

Click here to view the Silverado Winemaker’s Dinner menu.

About The Butcher’s Block by Dario

The Silverado Winemaker's Dinner is the result of a collaboration between Princess Cruises and Silverado Vineyards, a respected Napa Valley winery known for producing high-quality wines since 1981. Led by winemaker Jon Emmerich, Silverado Vineyards has partnered with the Princess Culinary Team to curate a six-course menu that pairs each course with a specific wine.

This dining experience is hosted in a private wine cellar-style venue, offering a more exclusive and focused meal for wine and food enthusiasts. The goal is to elevate the onboard culinary journey by combining premium wine pairings with gourmet cuisine, served by trained sommeliers and chefs.

The Butcher’s Block by Dario Menu Highlights

The Silverado Winemaker's Dinner features a six-course menu designed to pair with wines from Silverado Vineyards. The experience begins with beef carpaccio and celeriac, garnished with arugula, celery leaves, shaved parmesan, and a citrus vinaigrette with balsamic glaze. This is paired with a wine that balances the acidity and enhances the flavors of the raw beef.

The second course is a truffle and red wine risotto, made with shallots and parmesan and finished with a red wine reduction. A wine with depth and earthiness complements this course.

An entremet of lemon sorbet and champagne follows, designed to cleanse the palate before the main seafood course.

Next is a seared salmon and giant prawn dish, served with lemon beurre blanc, Peruvian potatoes, and oyster mushrooms. The accompanying wine is typically a crisp, well-structured white that matches the richness of the sauce and the seafood.

The fifth course is a cheese and charcuterie selection featuring triple cream brie, mimolette, manchego, and jamón ibérico de bellota. It is served with citrus supreme and candied hazelnuts, paired with a bold red or aged white to enhance the flavor complexity.

The final course is a strawberry-vanilla fraisier, a layered dessert of fresh strawberries, vanilla cream mousse, and almond biscuit. The dessert wine pairing brings out the sweetness and fruitiness of the final dish.

Each wine is selected to match the course in flavor and intensity, offering a seamless pairing that enhances both the food and the wine.

Cost to Eat at The Butcher’s Block by Dario

The Silverado Winemaker's Dinner is a specialty dining event and carries a cover charge. As of 2025, the cost is approximately $55 to $60 USD per person, which includes the full six-course menu and all wine pairings. Reservations are required due to limited seating and the exclusive nature of the event.

An 18% service charge is automatically added to the total bill. Guests with the Princess Premier packages may be eligible for complimentary specialty dining at the Silverado Winemaker’s Dinner.

Which Ships Have The Butcher’s Block by Dario?

The Silverado Winemaker's Dinner is currently available on all Princess Cruises ships, but availability can vary depending on itinerary and voyage length. For the most up to date information, view the restaurant times on your Princess App or contact the Dine Line to learn when in a particular voyage this dining event may occur.

Conclusion

The Silverado Winemaker's Dinner is one of the most refined specialty dining experiences available on Princess Cruises. Designed in partnership with Silverado Vineyards and winemaker Jon Emmerich, it provides a unique opportunity to enjoy expertly paired wines and a six-course gourmet menu at sea. With limited availability and strong demand, booking early is recommended to secure a seat at this exclusive dinner.

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