WINO, Ventura County Chapter
Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards
Sunday, January 17, 2010, 5:30 p.m.
We will be meeting at the Spanish Hills Country Club for a very special tasting of Alma Rosa wines. Richard and Thekla Sanford share a long-standing commitment to the environment. They separated from their namesake winery, Sanford, and founded Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards as an expression of their passion for winemaking and with a desire to develop a business that reflected their core values. They have gone all out, from the reintroduction of peregrine falcons to eliminate the use of pesticides to replacing traditional corks with recyclable twist off closures to eliminate the mustiness imparted by bad corks. /Richard Sanford will be with us to tell us how he combined the production of great wines with his commitment to the environment. Chef Karl Holst, a master of pairing wine and food, has crafted a menu to match these vintages.
Grilled Tiger Shrimp and Pancetta Wrapped Shrimp Spiedini
Roasted Shallot and Squid Ink Risotto, Almond Lahvash, Saffron and Tahitian Vanilla Bean Beurre Blanc, Basil and Pinot Gris Coulis, Kalamata Olives
2008 Santa Barbara County Pinot Gris
Macadamia Nut Crusted Kona Kompachi
Watermelon, Mint and Avocado Salsa, Sweet Potato and Mascarpone Puree, Meyer Rum and Anis Reduction
2008 Santa Barbara County Chardonnay
Root beer Marinated Berkshire Pork Tenderloin
Kabocha Squash Ravioli, Roasted Poblano and Cilantro Salsa, Crema Mexicana
2007 Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir
Sumac Dusted N.Z. Lamb Chops
Zereschk Polow, Star Anis and Pinot Demi-Glace, Roasted Baby Red Carrots
2006 Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir
Scharffen Berger Chocolate Torte with Dried Blueberry and Ancho Chili
Jamaican Allspice Ganache, Pinot Noir Syrup, Trufffle Infused Sea Salt
2008 Clone 667 Pinot Noir
Spanish Hills Country Club,
999 Crestview Avenue, Camarillo, 93010