John Ratto and Gabriel Rodriguez
Present
JOYCE VINEYARDS WINEMAKER DINNER
With special guest: Winemaker/Owner Frank Joyce
August 24th, 2011 at 6:00 pm

 

Stuzzichini
Salciccia alla Griglia, Caprese, Spiedini di Pollo
2010 “Stele” Chardonnay, Monterey

 

Antipasto
Insalata di Pere e Formaggi
Grilled Forelle pear salad with arugula, shaved Montasio cheese, radicchio, pomegranate dressing and
Parmesan cheese croutons
2009 Black Mountain Vineyards Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands

 

Primi
Risotto cu Gamberoni
Freshwater prawn risotto with chopped asparagus, rock shrimp and lobster sauce
2009 Franscioni Vineyard Pinot Noir, Monterey County

 

Secondi
Choice of
Pasticcio di Pesce
Pasta sheets layered with shrimp, crab, mussels and scallops in tomato and seafood béchamel sauce

Culingiones
Fresh ricotta, potato and mint ravioli topped with sliced artichokes, Sardinian pecorino, marinara sauce and fresh basil
(Vegetarian)

Filletto di Bue alla Lombardia
Grilled 6oz.tenderloin topped with mascarpone and gorgonzola sauce; served with grilled polenta and sautéed organic spinach
2008 Pedregal Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon, San Benito County

 

Dolci
Sacher Torte
Chocolate, hazelnut and rum sponge cake with apricot preserves, covered with dark chocolate ganache and served with Frangelico-crème anglaise and chocolate sauce
2007 Mesa Del Sol Syrah, Monterey County – Organic

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$65 pp
Call Il Fornaio Carmel to make your reservations.  Limited seating.
Phone: 831.622.5100

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Frank Joyce from Joyce Vineyards in Carmel Valley
Esteban Chef Tom Snyder Present
‘The June Bloom Wine Dinner
1st
Crab salad, Gazpacho Vegetables
2010 Stele Chardonnay
2nd
Squash Blossom & Bacalao
2009 SLH Chardonnay
3rd
Veal cheek, Piperade, Potato
2008 Francis Merlot
4th
Lamb Roulade, Piquillo, Pine Nuts, Feta Cheese
2007 Mesa del Sol Organic Syrah
Sweet
Peach, Almond Crust, Vanilla Ice Cream
2007 Pudding Wine

Wednesday, July 13
6:30 PM, $65++

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Located in the Historic Casa Munras Hotel
Downtown Monterey
Reservations, call 831.375.0176

 

 

Winemaker Dinner with Joyce Vineyards ~ Carmel Valley
Tuesday  July 26, 2011~7pm  $75pp

 

FIRST COURSE

2009 Chardonnay, Black Mountain Vineyard, Santa Lucia Highlands

Crab Risotto with Preserved Meyer Lemons

 

SECOND COURSE

2009 Pinot Noir, Franscioni Vineyards, Monterey

Duck Confit, sautéed Mushrooms over a Buttermilk Waffle with Pinot Noir Syrup

 

THIRD COURSE

2008 Merlot, Francis Vineyard, Hames Valley

Fennel Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Currants and Cauliflower and a Pomegranate Reduction

 

FOURTH COURSE

2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedregal Vineyard, San Benito County

RJR Sliders, Sharp Cheddar and Lettuce

 

DESSERT

Chocolate and Hazelnut Macaroons

 

Executive Chef Ross Hanson

RESTAURANT JAMES RANDALL

303 North Santa Cruz Avenue Los Gatos, CA 95030‐7229
PHONE RESERVATIONS ONLY (408) 3954441