We held our Annual Investor's Dinner on Monday here at the winery. About 100 people attended, and a great time was had by all. Bill, Stephen, Cheryl and Paige spoke about  the overall "state of the winery," Harvest 2008, sales and marketing, and our growing private label business.

Le Papillon did the food. It was incredible, as usual. The pairings were spot on and the presentation was gorgeous.  We also debuted our new retail items....clothing and gift packs.

Click here for pictures of the event, the food, the people and the fun.

The menu, prepared by Scott Cooper of Le Papillon in San Jose. If you haven't been there, you must go. It is a wonderful dining experience.

Passed Appetizers:
Housemade Mortadella with Grain Mustard
Lobster Brandade w/ Browned Butter Vinaigrette
Trout with Dashi Cream in Fillo
Truffled Hamachi Tartare with Preserved Lemon
Lamb Terrine with Horseradish Sabayon 
 

First Course

House Smoked Sturgeon with Rasin-Almond Relish and Lemon Emulsion
Paired with 2005 Liebeler Vineyard Chardonnay

Second Course 

Roasted Breast of Mary’s Organic Chicken with “Coq au Vin” Jus & a Foie Gras Biscuit

Paired with 2005 Biagini Vineyard Pinot Noir

Third Course 

Duck Ballotine with Chestnuts

Paired with 2005 “Lila’s Cuvee” Special Selection Series Rhone Blend

Fourth Course
Braised Shortribs of American Kobe Beef with Parsnip Puree & Pressure Cooked Cocoa Nibs

Paired with 2005 Special Selection Series Meritage

Cheese Course 

Vermont Cheddar with Dried Apricot & Lavender

Paired with 2006 Estate Late Harvest Semillion “Nectar”

Dessert
Black Mission Figs with Chocolate & Zin Syrup

Paired with Estate Zinfandel Port