23nd Annual dinner with the winemaker series Menus

GLORIA FERRER
Friday, December 14, 2007
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CAROL SHELTON
Friday, January 18, 2008
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HOP KILN
Friday, February 22, 2008
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RODNEY STRONG
Friday, March 28, 2008
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GRGICH HILLS CELLAR
Friday, April 18, 2008
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J VINEYARD & WINERY
Friday, May 23, 2008
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RUSSIAN HILL WINERY
Friday, June 27, 2008
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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