5th Anniversary Winemaker Dinner

This year’s kick-off 5-course winemaker dinner will be held at another hidden gem of the Central Coast, the historic Carlton Hotel in Atascadero. Garagiste is all about discovering high-quality, small-lot wines and guests are going to get to explore some pretty rare bottles at this dinner (all the selected wines are under 160 cases produced). These fantastic, under-the radar gems will be paired with the best local produce, seafood and sustainably ranched meats. Wineries featured at the dinner are Caliza Winery,DENO Wine, Erin E. Wines, MCV Wines and Powell Mountain Cellars.

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1st Course
2012 Caliza Winery Sidekick Roussanne
Winter Salad of Roast Beets, Shaved Rinconada Pozo Tomme
Fennel, Butternut Squash and Windrose Farm Greens

2nd Course
2013 Erin E. Wines Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast
Cray Fish Cake
with Pickled Julienne Vegetables and Smoked Tomato Salsa

3rd Course
2010 DENO Wine "Two Bills" Zinfandel/Grenache Blend
Duck Liver Mousse
with Cognac Black Pepper and Aspic

4th Course
2011 Powell Mountain Cellars Alta Montana
Quail Stuffed with Chorizo corn and Manchego
with Windrose Farm Braised Mustard Greens

5th Course
2012 MCV Wines 1105 Petite Sirah Blend
Roast Porchetta Wrapped with Pork Belly
Gratin of Fennel with a Fennel and Leeks Red Wine Sauce

Sweet Endings Served with Coffee
72% Dark Bittersweet Chocolate Truffles
with Salted Caramel Scharffenberger Cocoa Nibs and Dusted with Mexican Spiced Chocolate

Attendees must be 21 years old. No food substitutions can be made. Tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE but are transferable.