San Luis Obispo Vintners
On the first Friday in November, you can join the Harvest Celebration at a Winemaker Dinner at one of San Luis Obispo’s fabulous wineries.
Here’s a sampling of what was served last year
CLAIBORNE & CHURCHILL @ BLUE
Amuse Guelle
Napolean of Sea Scallops, Crispy Potatoes and Leek
Shrimp and Chicken “Cuon Diep” with Vermicelli Tamarind Glaze, Ginger and Cilantro
Claiborne & Churchill Gewuerztraminer 2004
Herb Seared Sea Bass
Artichoke Risotto Cake, Lemongrass Grapefruit Beurre Blanc
Claiborne & Churchill Dry Riesling 2004
Roasted Loin of Colorado Lamb
Vegetable Chevre Strudel, Pino Noir Reduction
Claiborne & Churchill Twin Creeks Pinot Noir 2002
Poached Pear with Pistachio Mousse
Caramel Sauce and Almond Tuile
Claiborne & Churchill Port Obispo 2003
ENDA VALLEY VINEYARD @ EDNA VALLEY VINEYARD
CATERED BY IN GOOD TASTE CATERING
(16 seats)
Filo cups filled with goast cheese and cherry marmalade
Ahi tartar and wonton crisps
Carpacio Crostini with Lemon Dijon aioli
Carrot Ginger Soup
Rose of butter lettuce with a citrus vinagrette and toasted hazelnuts
Pan seared salmon served over grilled pears with a balsamic glaze
Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb with a maple demi glace and horse radish scended red smashed potatoes
Pumpkin cheese cake with cinnamon creme fraiche
PEBACCO CELLARS & PIEDRA CREEK WINERY @ CAFE ROMA
Polenta con funghi Porchini
Piedra Creek Pinot Noir
Baccala in umido
(over roasted cod with tomatoes and olives)
Perbacco Chardonnay
Cotechino con lenticchie
(Cotechino with lentils)
Piedra Creek Florianus
Perbacco Pinot Noir
Crostate di pere
(Pear Tart)
Vin Santo
KYNSI WINERY @ NOVO
Seared Scallop Nigiri Sushi
fresh mano de leon scallop, marinated in mellow red miso, seared and thinly sliced over a sushi rice cake. Served with a saffron-white miso cream sauce and garnished with crispy soba noodles and steamed edamame. Paired with Pinot Blace - Bien Nacido Vineyard - Santa Maria Valley - 2004
Roasted Quail Salad oven roasted quail, fresh goat cheese, baby lettuces, toasted hazelnuts, finished with a orange vinaigrette. Paired with Pinot Noir - Edna Valley - 2002
Grilled Beef Tenderloin with garam masala spiced zinfandel reduction, roasted onion trio, duxelle of morel, porcini, and local oyster mushrooms, fingerling potatoes, and market fresh greens. Paired with Zinfandel - Barn Owl Vineyard - Paso Robles - 2002
Chocolate Oblivion Torte, dense flourless torte with belgian chocolate ganache, fresh whipped cream, and fresh raspberries. Paired with Syrah ZB - Bien Nacido Vineyard - Santa Maria Valley - 2002
LAETITIA WINERY & VINEYARD @ LAETITIA WINERY & VINEYARD WITH GUEST CHEF, DONALD GONZALEZ, SOUS CHEF FOR CLUB 19 IN PEBBLE BEACH. (PREVIOUSLY OF FRENCH LAUNDRY AND THE WALDORF ASTORIA)
(20 seats)
Coconut Butternut Soup with Shrimp
Wasabi Potato Crusted Ahi Tuna with Pickled Mushrooms in Ponzu Broth
Thai Curry Cod with White Clams
Drunken Lamb two ways
Chinese Donuts with Coconut Whipped Cream, Chocolate, and Passion Fruit Puree Dipping Sauces
TOLOSA WINERY @ TOLOSA WINERY
CATERED BY BUONA TAVOLA
(36 seats)
ANTIPASTI
Bruschetta al pomodoro
Grilled garlic bread topped with fresh diced tomato, basil and extra virgin olive oil
Avvoltinadi Proscutto
Fresh lettuce and parmesan cheese wrapped with imported proscutto
Fantasia di Pizzette
Variety of individual puff pastry pizzas
INSALATA
Insalata Fantasia
Organic arugala, sections or orange and grapefruit, toasted pine nuts, red onions and finished with balsamic vinaigrette dressing and topped with fresh goat cheese
PRIMI
Tris di Pasta
Rissotto di porcini, Agnolotti, Tortelloni di zucca
Rissotto, arborio rice with imported porcini mushrooms, fresh herbs, sweet onions, and white wine cooked in a savory chicken broth.
Agnolotti, homemade half moon shaped ravioli stuffed with scampi in a light saffron sauce. Hommade Tortelloni stuffed with pumpkin and ricotta cheese in a sage and mascarpone cheese sauce topped with toasted walnuts.
SECONDI
Nodino di Vitello
T-bone of veal marinated with fresh herbs and served with a balsamic reduction
DOLCI
Imported cheese platter
Variety of cheese
Chocolate Torte
A flourless chocolate cake served with a raspberry sauce and mascarpone
Seasonal vegetables
Homemade bread and olivata