California winemaker Ryan Zepaltas will be here on Thursday, April 19th for a coursed out dinner with a special menu prepared by Chef Matt. His rose wine will greet you to start the night off, and there will be six wines paired with five courses for dinner. We’re intentially keeping this one small, so call to make your reservation soon. For those of you who haven’t had the opportunity to try Ryan’s wines by the glass as we’ve been pouring them, take our word that they’re fantastic. Especially if you’re a Pinot Noir fan, you’re not going to want to miss an opportunity to try some of the best domestic expressions we’ve ever had. Here is the menu we will be offering:

First course
butter braised halibut cheek with confit leeks, guanciale, and chicken liver sauce
Hanzel Vineyard Chardonnay 2010 & Babushka Chardonnay 2010

Second Course
skuna bay salmon cured with porcini salt, seared very rare with morel mushroom puree,
green garlic vinaigrette, and crispy brioche
La Cruz Pinot Noir 2010

Third Course
smoked rabbit with shaved asparagus, watercress, grilled ramps, fromage blanc “salata”,
sunny side up egg, & smoked bacon vinaigrette
W.E. Bottoms Vineyard Pinot Noir 2010

Fourth Course
slow roasted baby goat with farro, figs, spinach, lemon, and pistachio salsa verde
Rosella Syrah 2010

Dessert
black tea & honey pâté de fruit, green apple mousse, ortanique brûlée
‘98 Pointer Late Harvest Chardonnay 2008