23nd Annual dinner with the winemaker series Menus
GLORIA FERRER
Friday, December 14, 2007
Bob Iantosca, Winemaker
Carmelized Apple and Onion Tart
Manchego cheese, micro greens,
Herb salad with basil oil
Gloria Ferrer Rose
Paella Marinara
Valencia rice, saffron, mussels,
squid and lobster
2000 Gloria Ferrer Royal Cuvee
Roasted Kurobuta Pork Loin
stuffed Catalonian style
honey-sherry glazed
2005 Gloria Ferrer Carneros Pinot Noir
Herb Crusted Rack of Lamb
Mediterranean vegetable timbale,
rosemary and onion potato cake
2003 Gloria Ferrer Reserve Pinot Noir
Merlot Poached d'Anjou Pear
gorgonzola and mascarpone cheese
toasted walnuts
2003 Gloria Ferrer Merlot
$99 per person, plus tax & gratuity
CAROL SHELTON
Friday, January 18, 2008
Carol Shelton
Owner / Winemaker
Porcini Mushroom and Goat Cheese Tart
micro greens, basil aioli
2004 Monga Zin
Jose Lopez Vineyard, Cucamonga Valley
Pancetta Wrapped Diver Scallops
over wilted radicchio and endive
2004 KarmaZin
Rue Vineyard, Old Vines, Russian River Valley
Roasted Breast of Pheasant
dandelion greens, Marsala sauce
2004 Maple Zin
Maple Vineyard, Dry Creek Valley, Old Vines
Black Angus Tournedo Rossini
Sonoma Fois Gras, roasted artichokes and fingerling potatoes
2004 Wild Thing
Cox Vineyard, Old Vines Zinfandel, Mendocino County
Caramelized Banana Tart
dark rum butter sauce, cinnamon ice cream
2005 Sweet Caroline L/H Trousseau Gris
$89 per person, plus tax & gratuity
HOP KILN WINERY
Friday, February 22, 2008
Erich Bradley, Winemaker
Dungeness Crab Napoleon
leeks, spicy crème fraîche, marinated mango
2007 Sauvignon Blanc
Wild Mushroom Medley
grilled polenta, sautéed spinach, fontina cheese, roasted pecans
2006 HK Generations Chardonnay, Sonoma County
Berkshire Pork Tenderloin
guava glaze, orange-habaero mojo
2006 HK Generations Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
Morrocan-Crusted Rack of Lamb
Mediterranean vegetable timbale, mint pesto jus
2005 Audessa Summit
Zinfandel Poached D’Anjou Pear
gorgonzola and mascarpone cheese, toasted walnuts
2006 Late Harvest Zinfandel
$89 per person, plus tax & gratuity
RODNEY STRONG
Friday, March 28, 2008
Greg Morthole - Winemaker
Dungeness Crab Cake
baby artichoke and sea bean salad
grainy mustard sauce
2006 Charlotte’s Home Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
Gnocchi with Gorgonzola Cream
2005 Estate Chardonnay, Chalk Hill
Liberty Duck Breast
apple and duck confit, Alsace cabbage, truffle Périgueux sauce
2006 Estate Pinot Noir, Sonoma County
2004 Jane’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Dry Aged New York Steak
porcini mushroom-black pepper crust
blue cheese potato gratin, cabernet glaze
2003 Estate Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Dark Chocolate Mocha Cheesecake
cherry compote
Gentleman’s Port
$89 per person, plus tax & gratuity
GRGICH HILLS CELLAR GRGICH HILLS CELLAR
Friday, April 18, 2008
Miljenko “Mike” Grgich
Owner / Winemaker
Hog Island Oysters Three Ways
Half shell, Florentine, and
Grilled with herbs, Parmesan & truffle oil
2006 Fume Blanc, Estate Grown
Cavatelli Pasta with Sweet Italian Sausage
garlic, broccoli rabe, light tomato, fennel pollen, Pecorino Romano
2005 Chardonnay, Estate Grown
Breast of Guinea hen
cherry chutney, hen au jus, green chard and pancetta
2005 Zinfandel, Estate Grown
Mesquite Grilled Lamb Loin
oven-roasted tomatoes, artichokes, fava beans, salsa verde, lambs lettuce
2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Estate Grown
Torta Carrarina
risotto torte with lemon custard
apricot compote
2003 Violetta
$99 per person, plus tax & gratuity
J VINEYARD & WINERY
Friday, May 23, 2008
George Bursick - Winemaker
Fresh Burrata Cheese
arugula, truffle oil, extra virgin olive oil
Cuvee 20
Poached Alaskan Halibut
braised artichoke, fingerling potatoes, oregano, pancetta
2007 Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley
Duck Leg Confit
Sicilian risotto, black olive sauce
2006 Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
Medallions of Veal Tenderloin
roasted garlic Yukon Gold potatoes, wild mushroom ragoût
2006 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Mascarpone Cheesecake
gingersnap crust, tangerine sorbet, blood orange sauce
Ratafia
$89 per person, plus tax & gratuity
RUSSIAN HILL ESTATE
Friday, June 27, 2008
Patrick Melley - Winemaker
Eggplant Involtini
stuffed with sheep ricotta and mozzarella cheese
zesty tomato sauce
2005 Gail Ann’s Vineyard Chardonnay
Moroccan-Glazed Wild Salmon
faro salad, preserved lemon aioli
2006 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Duck Risotto
wild mushrooms, Grana Padano cheese
2005 Estate Vineyards Pinot Noir
Mustard and Fresh Herb-Crusted Rack of Lamb
rosemary and green garlic sauce, primavera vegetables
2004 Ellen’s Block Syrah
Molten Chocolate Cake
rum-raisin ice cream
N/V Syrah Port
$89 per person, plus tax & gratuity