Wrights Station is one of three wineries being featured at the Chaminade dinner July 8
The second installment of Chaminade Resort’s annual Farm to Table Dinner summer series is Friday, July 8, and there are still some tickets available for this event with local libations from Summit to Sea Wineries and fresh ingredients from Fiesta Farm. In case you missed it, here is my preview article which describes the series in more detail. You can also visit the Chaminade web site for more information.
The cost is $110 inclusive per person and this includes hors d’oeuvres (served at the 6 p.m. reception with wine), a multi-course family style dinner with wine pairings (6:30 p.m.), and dessert. Call (831) 475-5600 for reservations.
For this Friday’s dinner, Executive Chef Nicholas Church is utilizing produce from Fiesta Farm; see menu below. Three wineries from the Summit to Sea wine group will be featured: Burrell School Vineyards, Loma Prieta Winery and Wrights Station.
July 8 menu
Reception:
Flat Bread
Crostini with Grilled Vegetables and Fava Bean Puree
Bacon wrapped Figs
Pork Satay
Wines:
2013 Burrell School “Teacher’s Pet” Estate Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains
2012 Wrights Station Unoaked Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains
2013 Loma Prieta Pinotage, Amorosa Vineyard, Lodi
2013 Wrights Station Pinot Noir, Arena Block, Santa Cruz Mountains
Starter:
Seared Day Boat Scallop with a Prosciutto and Mango Relish
Wine: 2013 Loma Prieta Viognier, Amorosa Vineyard, Lodi
Appetizer:
Crispy Pork Belly with Quail Eggs
Apple Puree
Wine: 2013 Wrights Station Pinot Noir, Arena Block, Santa Cruz Mountains
Salad:
Grilled Romaine with Smoked Pork Loin and Peaches
Ancho Vinaigrette
Wine: 2012 Burrell School Estate Cabernet Franc, Santa Cruz Mountains
Entrée:
Pork Osso Bucco
Soft White Polenta
Roasted Vegetables
Wine: 2013 Loma Prieta Pinotage, Amorosa Vineyard, Lodi
Dessert:
Cherry Bombe
Cherry Mousse, Almond Genoise
Salted Caramel
The Details
Farm to Table Dinner
July 8, 2016 at 6 p.m.
Courtyard Terrace at Chaminade Resort, One Chaminade Lane, Santa Cruz
(831) 475-5600
$110 per person
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