California Wine Dinner
Featuring: Alexander Valley Vineyards
April 4th and 5th, 2013
$95.00 Per Person
One Seating Only at 6:30PM
Soup
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
Poached Pears & Toasted Pepitas
2012 Gewurz - Wetzel Family Estate
"Sweet aromas of stone fruits, grapefruit, orange blossom and a hint of wet stone minerality. The flavors are similar to the aromas highlighted by pear, grapefruit, stone fruit, slight tropical notes and just the tiniest bit of spritz."
Salad
Mixed Field Greens
Baked Goat Cheese & Tart Apples
Lemon Pistachio Vinaigrette
2011 Estate Chardonnay - Wetzel Family Estate
"Aromas of apple tart & pineapple cake with a supple fruity yet dry medium body and a very tangy, peppery meyer lemon, melon & delicate spice finish.
A nice racy chardonnay for the table."
Seafood
Paprika Seared Scottish Salmon Fillet
Fennel Dill Risotto
Sundried Tomato Lobster Cream
2010 Estate Pinot Noir - Wetzel Family Estate
"A classic style with soft and silky texture. Black cherry, strawberry & vanilla are on the nose followed by subtler aromas of slight citrus and stone fruit.
The flavors have red and black fruits, plum and cherry combined with good
acidity and structured finish to complete this wine."
Duck
Herb Stuffed Duck Breast Wrapped in Boars Bacon
Borsin Polenta
Balsamic Bordalaise
2010 Cabernet Franc - Wetzel Family Estate
" Typical of Cabernet Franc, there is a beautiful floral nose with aromas of dusty cherry, blueberry, oak, vanilla & plum.
In the glass there are flavors of plum,
black cherry, vanilla and blueberry."
Lamb
Cabernet Marinated Lamb Chops
Stilton Whipped Yukon Gold Potatoes
Burgundy Crimini Demi Glace
2010 Estate Cabernet - Wetzel Family Estate
"There are aromas of cassis, black cherry, slight eucalyptus & cocoa along with earthy notes. In the glass there are refined flavors of black cherry, red fruits, cassis and toasty oak.
The vintage is a blend of all five Bordeaux varietals."
Cheese
Parmigiano-Reggiano
2008 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon - Wetzel Family Estate
"There are aromas of cassis, black cherry, cedar and earthy notes.
Wonderful flavors of cassis, oak, vanilla and black cherry fill the glass along with
great structure and length. The intense concentration and a great
balance
will allow this wine to age gracefully for 10-15 years."
Dessert
Bitter Chocolate & Toasted Almond Cake
Black Onyx Cocoa Mousse & Redwine Caramel Sauce
2009 Redemption Zinfandel
"Deep garnet black color. Aromas and flavors of herbal cherry cough drop, eucalyptus oil, roasted nuts, and faint peppered jerky with a supple, dry yet fruity medium full body
and a peppery, cedar & dusty earth finish. A big powerful zin."