California Wine Dinner
Featuring: Arrowood Vineyards
October 2nd & 3rd, 2014
$95.00 Per Person
One Seating Only at 6:30PM
Creamy New Potato and Ramp Soup
Peppered Pancetta and Garlic Chive Frâiche
Farrier Andiron - Alexander Valley
A striking nose of lime, beeswax, white pepper, honeycomb & fresh yellow fig.
Remarkably supple and round on the palate, but with a bright, refreshing finish.
Curly Endive and Arugula with Roquefort, Sycamore Figs
Almond Clementine Vinaigrette
2011 Viognier “Saralee’s Vineyard” Russian River Valley
Bright citrus notes plus honeysuckle and spice, round mouthfeel balanced by bright acidity. Finishes with spiced nuts.
Keylime Seared Swordfish with Herbed Risotto Horseradish Bearnaise
Tarragon Oil and Pickled Burgundy Onions
2010 Chardonnay Sonoma County
Honeysuckle peaches & apple. The palate is rich & lush with almonds and a touch of vanilla. Well structured and impeccably balanced.
Smoked Duck Rillettes with Focaccia
Cabernet Dijon Jus Caper Berries
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County
Rich dark fruit and beautifully integrated notes of oak.
As it opens up, there are layers of red berries, rose petals, black cherries, leather, mocha & mint. The palate is sleek & concentrated with dark fruit spice, cola & cedar.
The finish is framed by bright acids and big, juicy tannins.
Balsamic Marinated Venison
Prosciutto Potato Leek Cakes
Juniper Bordelaise
2006 Syrah “SaraLee’s Vineyard” Russian River Valley
Densely aromatic with notes of smoked meat, black pepper & spice.
The juicy palate is filled with raspberry & ripe plum flavors.
Big round tannins and toasty oak compliment the long dark chocolate-mint finish.
Dark Chocolate Bourbon Banana Bread Pudding
English Walnut Caramel Sauce
2008 Select Late Harvest WhiteRiesling “SaraLee’s Vineyard” Russian River Valley
It is a golden elixir infused with floral notes, apricot, peaches & honey.
The flavors are amazingly intense and concentrated.
Sweet, creamy and surprisingly well balanced thanks to the great natural acidity.