22nd Annual dinner with the winemaker series Menus
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
HALL WINERY
Friday, July 18, 2008
Megan Gunderson Paredes - Assistant Winemaker
Mediterranean Shellfish Salad
lobster, prawns, scallops, avocado
lemon oil
2007 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc
Mousaka
lamb, tomatoes, eggplant, oregano and kasseri cheese
2005 Napa Valley Merlot
Loin of Berkshire Pork
au jus, fresh olallieberries
2005 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Black Angus Tournedo Rossini
Sonoma foie gras, Madeira sauce, croquette potatoes
2004 Kathryn Hall Cabernet Sauvignon
Almond Cake with Roasted Apricots
green tea gelato
2005 Napa Valley L/H Sauvignon Blanc
Coffee Service
$99 per person, plus tax & gratuity
BALLETTO VINEYARDS
Friday, August 15, 2008
John Balletto - Proprietor
Dan Cederquist - Winemaker
Ginger and Lemongrass Marinated Grilled Prawns
arugula, ruby grapefruit, daikon
2006 Pinot Gris, Russian River Valley
Manicotti alla Sorrentino
ricotta and provolone, spinach, tomato
2006 Teresa’s Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
Slow-Cooked Korean Shortribs
tart cherry sauce
2006 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Walnut-Mustard Crusted Lamb Noisette
red wine reduction, blackberries, parsnip puree
2006 Zinfandel, Russian River Valley
Raspberry Napoleon
Brandied caramel sauce
2006 Late Harvest Pinot Gris
Coffee Service
$99 per person, plus tax & gratuity
KOSTA BROWNE
TRECINI CELLARS
Friday, September 12, 2008
Dan Kosta - Proprietor of Kosta Browne Winery
John, Cathie and David Vicini - Proprietors Trecini Cellars
SEARED YELLOW FIN TUNA
slices of mango and avocado
jalapeno – galangal aioli
2007 Trecini Cellars Sauvignon Blanc, Russian River Valley
BREAST OF SONOMA DUCK
roasted black mission figs wrapped with pancetta
pinot noir glaze
2006 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
PAPARDELLE WITH WILD HARE
Grana Padano
2005 Kosta Browne Amber Ridge Pinot Noir, Russian River
HERB-CRUSTED RACK OF LAMB
potato, fennel and blue cheese gratin
mint-infused au jus and autumn vegetables
2005 Trecini Cellars Zinfandel, Rockpile
2006 Trecini Cellars Merlot, Russian River Valley
STRAWBERRY PANNA COTTA
summer berry mélange
2007 Trecini Cellars L/H Sauvignon Blanc
Russian River Valley
Coffee Service
$99 per person, plus tax & gratuity
ARISTA WINERY
Friday, September 19, 2008
Mac Williams - Proprietor
GRILLED DAY BOAY SCALLOPS
avocado, jicama, watercress, mojito vinaigrette
2007 Mononi Vineyard Pinot Gris
STRAWBERRY RISOTTO
meyer lemon, Grana Padano
2007 Anderson Valley Gewurztraminer
SPICE RUBBED LOIN OF BERKSHIRE PORK
tart cherry sauce, Jerusalem and sage, swiss chard
2004 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
MEDALLION OF VEAL AND LOBSTER
madeira and béarnaise sauces
roasted garlic and Yukon gold mashed potatoes
2005 Mononi Vineyard Pinot Noir
TORTA PRIETA
flourless chocolate hazelnut cake
hazelnut gelato
2005 Sonoma County Zinfandel
Coffee Service
$99 per person, plus tax & gratuity
B.R. COHN WINERY
Friday, Octobert 17, 2008
Bruce Cohn - Proprietor
DUNGENESS CRAB CAKE
grapefruit chutney, arugula
2007 Grieve Family Sauvignon Blanc
PAGLIA E FIEINO
Porcini mushrooms, Italian sausage
Reggiano-Parmigiano
2006 Sonoma County Chardonnay
LOIN OF ELK
apple, prunes, alambic brandy
2004 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Olive Hill Estate or
2005 North Coast Silver Label Cabernet Sauvignon
ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN
Green peppercorn glaze, Boursin potato gratin
2005 Sonoma Valley Merlot
BÔNNET
Chocolate amaretto custard
Fresh raspberries
2005 Cabernet Port
Coffee Service
$99 per person, plus tax & gratuity
PETRONI VINEYARDS
Friday, November 7, 2008
Lorenzo Petroni - Proprietor
Tim Crowe - Winemaker
SWORDFISH SICILIANA
stuffed with herbs, capers and provolone cheese
salmoriglio sauce
2007 Sauvignon Blanc
WARM SALAD OF GRILLED RABBIT LOIN
prosciutto and fresh figs
white truffle vinaigrette
2006 Chardonnay
PENNE RIGATE ALL' AMATRICIANA
aromatic herbs, tomato and guanciale
Pecorino Romano cheese
2003 Brunello di Sonoma
DRY RUBBED RIBEYE ROAST
Porcini mushrooms, black pepper crust
Roasted artichokes and ruby crescent potatoes
Poached marrow, red wine reduction 2005 Syrah
DARK CHOCOLATE DUMPLINGS
bittersweet chocolate gelato
2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Coffee Service
$99 per person, plus tax & gratuity
DOMAINE CHANDON
Friday, December 12, 2008
Frederique Perrin - Associate Winemaker
CARAMELIZED GRAVENSTEIN APPLE & GOAT CHEESE TART
arugula salad
etoile Brut
FRICASSEE OF MAINE LOBSTER
papardelle and light tomato-cream sauce
2006 Carneros Chardonnay
VENISON GRAND VENEUR
game jus, green peppercorns
red currant jelly, chestnut puree
2006 Carneros Pinot Meunier
RACK OF LAMB
mustard and fresh herb crust
rosemary and green garlic sauce
truffle-infused Yukon Gold potatoes
2006 Carneros Pinot Noir
BABA AU RHUM
baba cake with fresh fruit compote
Riche
Coffee Service
$110 per person, plus tax & gratuity