Chef Cal Stamenov and legendary growers Gary Franscioni of Roar Wines and Gary Pisoni of Pisoni Vineyards & Winery hosted an evening of fine food and wine, as well as a celebration of terroir, of the Monterey Peninsula and Salinas Valley. Long time friends Gary Franscioni and Gary Pisoni first partnered on the Garys’ Vineyard in 1997 which soon became among the most celebrated and coveted vineyards in California. Their combined passion for wines turned the southern end of the Santa Lucia Mountains from a cattle and horse range into a place in wine history. Fog curls in from nearby Monterey Bay, contributing to the cool mornings and nights favored by Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
July 30, 2009
HEIRLOOM TOMATO GAZPACHO
AHI TUNA SPRING ROLL
DUCK RILLETTE CROSTINI
« BLTA »
2008 Griva Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc – Bernardus Winery, Arroyo Seco
DAY BOAT SCALLOP
sweet yellow corn, haricots verts, fresh picked greens
2007 Chardonnay – Lucia Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands
2007 Rosella’s Vineyard Chardonnay – Roar Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands
SONOMA SQUAB
carnaroli rice, swiss chard, chanterelles, « tuber melanosporum »
2007 Rosella’s Vineyard Pinot Noir – Roar Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands
2007 Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir – Roar Wines, Santa Lucia Highlands
COLORADO LAMB
grilled, ratatouille, yukon marble potato, chèvre
2007 Estate Pinot Noir – Pisoni Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands
2007 Garys’ Vineyard Syrah – Lucia Vineyards, Santa Lucia Highlands
STONE FRUIT
apricot, pluot, « pistachio parfait », honey caramel
2007 Griva Vineyard Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc
Bernardus Winery, Arroyo Seco
Gary Franscioni – Roar Wines
Gary Pisoni – Pisoni Vineyards & Winery
Chef – Cal Stamenov
Pastry Chef – Ben Spungin
Wine Director – Mark Jensen