Communal Winemaker Dinners
Series 2008

One table with the winemaker at the head, limited to 30 people
Includes food, wine, tax, tip.
A wonderful way to get to know a local winemaker and new friends

7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.
Saturday
Cost $39.00

May10, 2008
Counti Estate
Charles B. Mitchell
Vineyards and Winery
With
Michael F. Conti

2006 Riesling, El Dorado
Soupe de Basquaise
Spicy Shrimp Bisque

Madame Omo's White Sunshine
Le Blanc de Poulet Farci Comme en Auvergne
Stuffed Chicken Auvergne Style

Monsieur Omo's Red Sunshine
Tranche de Gigot Grillee Beurre A l Ail Gratin Dauphinois
Grilled Lamb with Garlic Butter and Potato Gratin

Millefeuille Craquant aux Fraises
Strawberry Napoleon

June 21, 2008
Mount Aukum Winery
With
Lance Campbell
The wines and food to be announced

July 19, 2008
David Girard Vineyards
The wines and food Rose, Grenache, and Rive d' Or

Salade Grillée Saumon
Grilled Plank Salmon with Somerset Farms organic mixed greens and Patrick's Garden
Heirloom Tomatoes

Gnocchi á la Niçoise
Herb Gnocchi with Patrick's Garden summer Vegetables and Green Olives

Le Gigot Mariné au Vin Rouge Rive d' Or
Hardwood Roasted Dixon Leg of Lamb Marinated in Rive d' Or

August 2, 2008
Narrow Gate Vineyards
With
Frank HildeBrand
The wines and food Chardonnay, Zinfanel, and Syrah

September 13, 2008
Holly's Hill Vineyards
With
Carrie Bendick
The wines and food food to be announced

October 11, 2008
Iverson Winery
With
Mike and Dee Iverson
The wines and food to be announced

November, 2008
The winemaker and food to be announced