February 24 - Harvest Moon Winemaker Dinner

Harvest Moon Wines by Winemaker Randy Pitts paired with food by Chef Helena G. Giesea
Up on arrival
A bonus pour of Randy’s Bubbles: Blanc de Blanc, Classic Cuvee Chardonnay 2009

Menu Non-Vegetarian

1st Course
Roasted Aubergine and Tomato Soup with Oregano and Anchovy Crumbles
Paired with 2009 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

2nd Course
Mixed Greens with Herb Marinated Crab Meat, Roasted Garlic, Avocado, Crispy Bacon, Smoked Almonds and Mango Vinaigrette
Paired with 2010 Dry Gewürztraminer, Russian River Valley Vineyard

3rd Course
Fresh Dill Lasagna with Smoked Trout, Spinach, Caramelized Onion, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Ricotta and Asiago Béchamel
Paired with 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley, Buchignani Vineyards

4th Course
Warm Dark Chocolate Pudding with a Semi Frozen Raspberry Custard
Paired with 2009 Late Harvest Zinfandel, Russian River Valley

Menu Vegetarian

1st Course
Roasted Aubergine and Tomato Soup with Oregano and Sea Salt Crumbles
Paired with 2009 Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley

2nd Course
Mixed Greens with Roasted Garlic, Avocado, Smoked Almonds and Herb-Mango Vinaigrette
Paired with 2010 Dry Gewürztraminer, Russian River Valley Vineyard

3rd Course
Fresh Dill Lasagna with Spinach, Caramelized Onion, Tomatoes, Goat Cheese, Ricotta and Asiago Béchamel
Paired with 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Dry Creek Valley, Buchignani Vineyards

4th Course
Warm Dark Chocolate Pudding with a Semi Frozen Raspberry Custard
Paired with 2009 Late Harvest Zinfandel, Russian River Valley