Donelan Wines is a highly regarded boutique winery in Sonoma with a cult following. Their wines have captured the attention and admiration of press and collectors, and have received 2 perfect scores from Parker. This is a rare chance to taste their outstanding wines with the producer. Cushing Donelan will be on hand to describe their signature wines like Two Brothers Pinot Noir and Walker Vine Hill Syrah, and tell you why they pair so well with Chef Keith Blauschild’s dishes.

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First Course Duet

Seared Diver Scallop
Lobster Tartlette
Brie & Apple Grits
Nancie Chardonnay 2013
Sonoma County

Second Course

Roast Rack of Veal, Pomegranate Molasses
Braised Lentils
Marinated Mushrooms
Two Brothers Pinot Noir 2013
Sonoma County

Third Course

Tea Smoked Squab (Lake Meadow Farms)
Chipolata Sausage Fried Rice
Cuvee Christine Syrah 2013
Sonoma County

Fourth Course

Grilled Boneless Short Ribs
Cook & Cork Bacon & Root Vegetable Hash
Duck Egg Rigatoni
Walker Vine Hill Syrah 2013
Sonoma County

Dessert

Fig Short Bread with Burnt Orange Ice Cream
Pistachio Dark Chocolate Florentine

from Chef’s personal collection:
Rivesaltes
Château Prieuré du Monastir del Camp, 1950
Rivesaltes, France