"Undiscovered Treasures" Winemaker Dinner

This year's kick-off 6-course winemaker dinner will be held at another hidden gem of the Central Coast, the historic Carlton Hotel in Atascadero. The menu was created by Chef Charlie Paladin Wayne. Wineries featured at the dinner are Bodegas M, Caliza, Clos Solene, Cutruzzola, Paix Sur Terre and The Farm Winery.

1st Course 2011 Bodegas M Albarino Morro Bay Oysters Three Ways Mignonette Curried and Grilled 2nd Course 2012 Caliza Kissin' Cousins Rhone White Blend Farm Raised Rabbit Pate in Gelee With Windrose Farm Carrot, Shallot and Tarragon in Aspic, Cornichon and Boiled Duck Egg 3rd Course 2010 Cutruzzola Vineyard Gloria Pinot Noir Smoked Breast of Mallard Duck Mache, Candied Garlic, Shitake Bacon, Rinconada Farms Sheep’s Feta, Banyuls Sherry Sweet and Sour Vinaigrette 4th Course 2011 Paix Sue Terre "The Other One" Mourvedre Fresh Local Sea Bass Cooked Branzino Style With Charred Corn Relish, Bonny Bloom Micro Greens, Windrose Farm Braised Mustard Greens, Smoked Paprika Buerre Blanc and Red Wine Nantua Sauce 5th Course 2011 Clos Solene "Hommage a nos Pairs" Syrah Nick Ranch Organic Grass Fed Beef Short Ribs Roast Green Garlic Mash, Braised Leek, Roast Trio of Beets 6th Course 2009 The Farm Winery "The Big Game"
(Syrah/Cabernet/Cab Franc blend) 72% Guanaja Chocolate Soufflé with Gran Marinier Zambaglione And a Tasting of Templeton Paso and Pozo Cheeses

Seats are limited. No substitutions available. Tickets are non-refundable, but are transferable.