A California Winery Blog

There are only a few spots left for our Chardonnay Barrel Tasting that will be held here at the winery on May 10.  If you are a wine club member make sure to sign up for this fun and educational event hosted by our winemaker Bruce McGuire. 

Another upcoming event open to all is the Vegetarian Wine Pairing Dinner that will be held April 22 at the Pierre Lafond Bistro (516 State Street).  The six course meal begins at 7:00 and includes wine to match each dish.  The menu, which was carefully crafted with input from our winemakers, really looks great!  See below for each course description followed by the wine that will accompany it.

Spinach and Watercress Salad with Cilantro, Mandarine Orange, Red Endive, and Bean Sprouts in our Ponzu Vinaigrette

2006 Stainless Steel Sauvignon Blanc

Crispy Asian Risotto Wonton with Wasabi honey and Siracha dipping sauce

2007 Riesling (1.7% Residual Sugar)

Roasted Portabello Ravioli in a Tahitian vanilla cream sauce

2006 Reserve Chardonnay

Blackberry Pomegranite Goat Cheese Terrine in a puff pastry with grilled asparagus, walnuts and berries

2005 Primitivo

Eggplant Canaloni stuffed with organic spinach, caramelized onions, roasted potatoes and garlic served with a black walnut, feta cheese, and oregano salad topped with a fresh carrot emulsification and Sangiovese reduction

2004 Sangiovese

Wine Cake a lusciously elegant and rich sherry wine cake served with Creme Anglaise

2000 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc Spritzer

55.00 inclusive

For more information call the Bistro 962-1455.

Hope to see you all there!

Joanie Hudson, Assistant Tasting Room Manager, Santa Barbara Winery