Friday, April 11, 2008

Winemaker Dinner with Pappo, 4/8/08




The winemaker dinner at Pappo was a great time. It was a 5 course meal paired to match 4 of our wines. Randy, one of the owners, talk about the history of Lost Canyon Winery and introduced the first wine, our RRV Viognier. The first course was served, then after the plates were cleared, I talked about the 2 Pinots that were to follow with the next 2 courses. Randy stepped in before the last 2 courses to talk about the Syrah and the revisiting of the Viognier. All of the courses were fantastic!! I think my favorite was the Lamb with the Stage Gulch Syrah. Delicious!!! Great job to Chef John Thiel and his staff for putting together such a wonderful dinner. The menu is posted below.

1st course

Seafood Sausage with Meyer Lemon Butter and Toscanelli Beans

2007 Catie’s Corner Viognier, Russian River Valley

2nd Course

Braised Duck Leg Tart with Green Garlic and Thyme

2006 Saralee Pinot noir, Russian River Valley

3rd Course

English Pea and Morel Mushroom Canneloni with Fresh Ricotta Cheese

2006 Widdoes Pinot noir, Russian River Valley

4th Course

Grilled Lamb Sirloin with Artichoke-Potato Gratin and Black Olives

2005 Stage Gulch Syrah, Sonoma Coast

5th Course

Almond-Orange Cookies, Crecenza Cheese and Preserved Walnuts

Revisit 2007 Catie’s Corner Viognier, Russian River Valley

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