New World Takes On Classic French Grapes
Reservations Closed
| Course | Pairing / Description | Wine |
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| Hors D’oeuvres |
Grilled Ratatouille Crostini
Wild Mushroom Ragout with Polenta Crouton
Varietal composition: 100% Shiraz From South Australia’s Barossa Valley, the style of this wine typifies the Barossa plush fruit, subtle use of oak and soft, round tannins. This Shiraz offers rich, concentrated red and blue fruits, dark chocolate and mocha notes with hints of spice and cedar oak. A style that typifies the Barossa plush fruit, subtle use of oak and soft, round tannins. The palate is rich with good structure and great length of flavor. Picked, crushed and de-stemmed into a fermenter for seven days, the ferment is pumped over twice daily to maximize color and flavor extraction of the fruit. Filled to American Oak up to 12 months. Ray Jordan, Winepilot 91 points. |
Welland Shiraz 2019
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| Salad Course |
Nicoise Salad with Ahi Tuna, Haricot Vert, Heirloom Tomato, Kalamata Olive and Sherry Vinaigrette
Varietal composition: 100% Viognier. From Hawkes Bay, New Zealand, bright floral notes and orange blossoms dominate on first breath. Hints of cinnamon toast, brioche and lemon meringue pie develop on the nose as the wine opens. An impressive viognier with ripe apricot/tree fruit flavors together with vanilla, quince and guava flavors. Smooth-textured wine with subtle power and a lingering finish. Bob Campbell 92 points, New Zealand International Wine Show Awards 2021- Bronze Medal. |
Decibel Viognier 2021
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| Poultry Course |
Chicken Cordon Bleu with Dauphinoise Potato and Dijon Cream
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir. From Marlborough, New Zealand, the nose has lifted floral aromas of violets and wild thyme combined with red fruits and a savory earthiness. The palate has crushed raspberries and bright red cherry flavors interlaced with forest floor, coffee bean, and bramble nuances. The wine has a focused frame and a spicy backbone. Velvety tannins and firm structure will ensure this wine ages gracefully. Bob Campbell 94 points. |
Clouston and Co Pinot Noir 2020
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| Beef Course |
Beef Bourguignon with Cremini Mushroom, Cippolini Onion and Baby Carrot
Varietal Composition: 85% Petit Sirah, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Sangiovese A Clay Shannon wine out of Lake County, California, 13 Rams is a wine that is characterized by its potential in color, nose, and mouth. Starting with very dense and dark colors. The nose is characterized by black fruits such as blackberries, but well balanced with notes of oak. In the mouth it is a wine with a lot of weight, body, and a sensation that envelops the palate with a long aftertaste. It is a wine to enjoy with good roast meat. |
13 Rams Red Blend 2020
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| Dessert Course |
Pear and Goat Cheese Tart with Rosemary and Local Honey
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Gris From California's Russian River Valley, honeysuckle and jasmine aromas emerge at the first swirl of this bright and smooth Russian River Valley Estate Pinot Gris. The expressive, silky-smooth palate brings fullness and viscosity with ripe peach, pear, kumquat and honeydew melon characteristics that layer with vibrant notes of key lime, pineapple guava and kiwifruit. Hints of spice, citrus and wet river rock offer a crisp, palate-refreshing finish. James Suckling 91 points. |
J Russian River Valley Pinot Gris 2022
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| Chip Wine |
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir from Our Lady of Guadalupe Vineyard From the Santa Rita Hills in Lampoc, California, this David Phinney wine presents with a fluorescent ruby core and a flashing vermilion rim that pours into the glass gracefully. Immediately aromatic complexities abound, rife with notes of black cherry, hibiscus, rose petal, a touch of strawberry, caramel apple and confectioner’s chocolate. The entry dances across the palate with framboise, pomegranate and baking spices, enhanced by the soft texture and ripples of acidity. The piquant finish continues the flow of energy as the acid brings together notes of amaro and black cherry, yet again. A very special, even seminal wine for Dave Phinney fans. Wine Enthusiast- 93 points. |
Our Lady of Guadalupe Pinot Noir 2021
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