Winemaker's Dinners
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Gary Farrell Vineyards and Winery – Healdsburg, CA
Featuring winemaker, Theresa Heredia
San Francisco Chronicle 2012 “Winemaker To Watch”
Roasted Peach and Fava Leaf Salad
Warm bacon vinaigrette, charred corn, squash blossoms
2012 Russian River Selection Chardonnay
Prosciutto-Wrapped Argentinian Red Shrimp
Grilled apricot, avocado mousse, vanilla butter
2012 Russian River Selection Pinot Noir
Mustard-Crusted Lamb Rack
hash of fava beans, morel mushroom, bacon, spring onions, blueberry pinot reduction
2012 Hallberg Vineyard Pinot Noir
Warm Nectarine Tart
crème fraiche ice cream, plum glaze
2014 Russian River Selection Rose
$100 per person
(excluding tax & gratuity)
Space is limited. Reservations recommended.
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Wagner Family of Wine – Rutherford, CA
Yellow Watermelon & Heirloom Tomato Salad
sausalito watercress, goat cheese mousse, verbena vinaigrette dressing
2013 Emmolo Sauvignon Blanc
Roasted Plum & Morel Mushroom Risotto
frog hollow plums, foraged california morels, grana padano crisp
2013 Mer Soleil Silver Un-Oaked Chardonnay
Pan-Seared Petite Filet Mignon
local corn beggar’s purse, cranberry beans, heirloom potatoes, charred cherry reduction
2013 Caymus Napa Cabernet Sauvignon
Summer Harvest Tart
honey crisp apricot, late harvest peaches, strawberries, raspberries, plums
2012 Conundrum Red Blend
$100 per person
(excluding tax & gratuity)
Space is limited. Reservations recommended.
Wednesday, July 22, 2015
Fenestra Winery – Livermore, CA
Prosciutto-Wrapped Pear Salad
laura chenel crottin, baby green oak leaf lettuce, sun-dried apricot, pistachio vinaigrette dressing
2013 Semonnay, Livermore Valley
Vanilla-Poached Lobster Ceviche
mango salsa, key lime preserves, crisp lotus root, meyer lemon gastrique
2013 Verdelho, Lodi, Silvaspoons Vineyards
Pan-Seared Ribeye Steak
currant, cranberry & french fingerling potato hash, black truffle butter, butternut squash nest, chervil
2010 Syrah, Estate, Livermore
Dark Chocolate Torte
honey-plum port glaze
2010 Port, Lodi, Silvaspoons Vineyards
$75 per person
(excluding tax & gratuity)
Space is limited. Reservations recommended.
Wednesday, August 19, 2015
Morgan Winery – Carmel, CA
Roasted Diver Scallop
bacon and scarlet corn risotto, fresh pear gastrique
2013 Highland Chardonnay
Red Orach Spinach and Baby Arugula Salad
crisp pancetta, point reyes bleu, grilled pomegranate, local honey-cranberry vinaigrette
2013 Twelve Clones Pinot Noir
Pan-Seared Filet Mignon
hen of the woods duxelles, crisp potato cake, dark chocolate raspberry demi
2013 Cotes du Crow’s Rhone-Style Blend
Vanilla-Mango Profiterole
citrus cream, nectarine drizzle
2013 Sauvignon Blanc
$75 per person
(excluding tax & gratuity)
Space is limited. Reservations recommended.
Wednesday, October 28, 2015
Fess Parker Winery and Vineyard – Santa Barbara, CA
Red Argentina Shrimp
wrapped in shredded phyllo, whipped potato, mango glaze
2014 Marcella’s White Wine
Grilled Blue Caesar
sweet gem lettuce, point reyes blue cheese, oven roasted pine nuts,
prosciutto carpaccio
2014 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay
Lamb Lollipops
saffron pearl pasta, frisée and candy stripe beet salad, pinot reduction
2012 Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Dark Chocolate Mousse
hazelnut crumb
2012 Santa Barbara County Syrah
$75 per person
(excluding tax & gratuity)
Space is limited. Reservations recommended.