Far Niente Wine Dinner
You’re invited to an exciting 30A autumn event as Cuvee 30A hosts a sensational five course wine dinner event featuring premium vintages from the House of Far Niente Winery, hosted by Far Niente Florida Manager Coleen Schmalle and Cuvee 30A owner Chef Tim Creehan. Reservations are required, seating for this event is limited, early booking strongly recommended. This is event is prepaid only, event tickets will be purchased with your reservation.
- Event Tickets: $195 per person, tax + gratuity included
- Event Date: Wednesday, October 15, 2025
- Event Time: 5:30pm
- Event Location: Tim Creehan’s Cuvee 30A
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About Far Niente’s Coleen Schmalle
About Cuvee 30A owner Chef Tim Creehan
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Far Niente Wine Dinner Menu October 15, 2025
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About Coleen Schmalle
With over 16 years of representing one of Napa Valley’s most iconic and prestigious wineries in wholesale distribution, Coleen brings a deep-rooted passion and pedigree in fine wine. After representing the House of Far Niente across multiple markets for more than a decade and a half, she now works exclusively for the winery, continuing to champion its legacy of excellence, hospitality, and luxury. The House of Far Niente, widely recognized as Napa royalty, remains at the heart of Coleen’s professional identity.
In addition to her winery representation, Coleen has significant wholesale sales experience. She spent 11 years with Brescome Barton Inc., Connecticut, managing a broad range of key on- and off-premise accounts. During her time there, she worked with an extensive and prestigious portfolio of global suppliers and fine wine houses, including Diageo, Pernod Ricard, Bacardi, Campari, Constellation Brands, Moët Hennessy, William Grant & Sons, Beam Suntory, Maison Louis Latour, Rémy Cointreau, House of Far Niente, and Maison Louis Roederer. This experience gave her deep exposure to all tiers of the beverage alcohol industry, from commercial to ultra-luxury.
A Florida native currently residing in Orlando, Coleen is a passionate advocate for luxury wine, proudly representing the elegance and heritage of Napa Valley.
About Chef Tim Creehan
Commonly dubbed the Gulf Coast’s “celebrity chef”, Creehan has appeared on numerous television shows, including as host of the Emerald Coast Chefs series. He’s also personally cooked for a slew of high profile celebrities, including Bruce Willis, Jessica Simpson and Rachel Hunter. He served as special chef at the Entertainment Tonight/Getty Images/Gibson Guitar Lodge during the Sundance Film Festival, where he dished up delicacies for the likes of Matthew Broderick, Danny Glover, and Alan Rickman. Recently Emeril Lagasse featured Creehan and Cuvee 30A in an episode of Emeril’s Florida on the Cooking Channel.
Tim Creehan grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and trained under Cordon Bleu French Chef Philippe Parola. He went on to transform John Folse’s Laffites Landing into a culinary landmark, traveling across the country cooking in Central Park, Malibu, Hong Kong and Beijing. Creehan invented and patented Grill Plus instant marinade in 1997, and he has published three cookbooks. He is involved in many local charities such as the Destin Charity Wine Auction. He enjoys sailing to wine and food destinations to further his ongoing education and explore the journey of simplifying his life and his career.
About Far Niente Wine
At Far Niente Wine Estates, our devotion to excellence is rooted in a deep respect for the land and the historic estates entrusted to us. A dream that began nearly 150 years ago with pioneer vintner John Benson was revived in 1979 by Gil Nickel, an Oklahoma entrepreneur with a newfound love for fine wine. His ethics and drive to be the best transformed the Far Niente into one of the world’s most iconic wine estates.
Gil and Beth Nickel, along with their partners, slowly built a collection of exceptional vineyards and Napa Valley wineries that became known as Far Niente Wine Estates. We are unwavering in our commitment to responsible and sustainable winemaking, land stewardship, employee happiness and giving back to the community.
Each winery in the Far Niente family was inspired by an extraordinary vineyard and its potential for winemaking greatness. While distinct in personality and taste, they share a common bond: our devotion to making exceptional wines with a profound sense of place.
This family-owned estate flourished through the collaborative efforts of those who helped elevate the winery’s reputation and quality. The continued stewardship by the Nickel family and its partners, alongside the contributions of dedicated winemakers, architects, builders, and home team, has ensured that Far Niente remains a cherished Napa Valley institution. Their names and their contribution, though they may not be mentioned below, are not forgotten. Every bottle and every vintage carry forward their spirit of craftsmanship and devotion, honoring the tradition they’ve helped build. Together, they have shaped Far Niente into more than just a winery—it’s a living testament to shared vision and hard work.
Cuvee 30A Reservation Cancellation Policies:
General: $40 per guest. *Please note that voicemails regarding guest relations, including reservations and cancellations, must include name and phone number, and will be returned during business hours Monday through Friday. We cannot guarantee guest relations availability by phone on weekends, and the cancellation notification timeframes are predicated on business days.
Cancellation Policy for Parties of 5-8 guests:
You must call Cuvee 30A 24 hours in advance of your reservation to cancel your reservation or decrease the size of your party to avoid a cancellation fee of $40 per guest on the credit card used to secure the reservation.
Cancellation Policy for Parties of 5-8 guests made during dining hours of 5-10 pm:
If you do not show up this evening to honor your reservation, or your party size decreases substantially, you will be charged $40 per guest on the credit card used to secure the reservation.
Cancellation Policy for Parties of 9 or more guests:
You must call Cuvee 30A 48 hours in advance of your reservation to cancel your reservation or decrease the size of your party to avoid a cancellation fee of $50 per guest on the credit card used to secure the reservation. Note that parties of 16 or more may require a deposit.
Cancellation Policy for HOLIDAY reservations:
You must call Cuvee 30A 72 hours in advance of your holiday reservation to cancel or decrease the size of your party to avoid a cancellation fee of $75 per person on the credit card used to secure the reservation.
Cancellation Policy for ticketed or prepaid event reservations:
You must call Cuvee 30A 72 hours in advance of your prepaid event reservation with any questions regarding your reservation. Ticketed events such as wine dinners are nonrefundable, but you may gift or resell your purchased tickets.
About Cuvee 30A
Cuvee 30A brings everything the Emerald Coast loves about celebrity Chef Tim Creehan’s wildly popular cuisine to South Walton’s gorgeous new 30Avenue development. Savor Tim’s award winning signature dishes such as Amy Grant’s Seared Tuna Rare and Vince Gill’s Pecan Crusted Grouper in a stunning venue conveniently situated at the junction of Scenic 30A and Highway 98. As seen on “Emeril’s Florida”, the DiRoNA awarded Cuvee 30A also features their “Best of the Emerald Coast” voted Happy Hour, and a world class Wine List bestowed with 30A’s ONLY Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence.
About 30Avenue
The 30Avenue Development is located directly North of Rosemary Beach at the junction of Highway 98 and County Road 30A. Cuvee 30A is less than 5 minutes from Rosemary Beach and Alys Beach, 10 minutes from Panama City Beach and Seaside on Scenic 30A. Cuvee 30A at 30Avenue is a picture perfect destination and shopping location for the entire Gulf Coast including Santa Rosa Beach, Panama City Beach, Rosemary Beach, Miramar Beach, Sandestin, Destin, Inlet Beach, Alys Beach, Tops’l, Carillon Beach, WaterColor, Seacrest, Grayton Beach, Seagrove, Dune Allen, Watersound, Blue Mountain Beach, Gulf Place, Point Washington, Bluewater Bay, Niceville and more.
