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The Brander Vineyard
Sunday, April 10, 2011, 5:30 p.m.

On Sunday, April 10 Fabian Bravo, Winemaker of Brander Vineyard, will lead us in a tasting of  award-winning Brander wines.  The Brander Winery is one of the original vineyards in Santa Ynez Valley and the producer of world-class Sauvignon Blanc wines in a variety of styles, as well as small quantities of hand-crafted Bordeaux-style red wines.  The first gold medal ever awarded to a Santa Barbara County wine was a Brander Sauvignon Blanc.  More recently, it received accolades Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and the New York Times. Executive Chef James Smith has crafted a menu to match these vintages.

1st
Watercress, Avocado, Tomato with Meyer Lemon Emulsion
2009 Brander Cuvee Natalie

2nd
Thai Coconut Soup with Chicken
2010 Brander Sauvignon Blanc

3rd
Wagyu Beef Ravioli with Basil Marinara
2009 Brander Merlot

4th
Char-Broiled Sirloin with Whole Grain Mustard Nage,
Grilled Asparagus, Petite Carrot, Fingerling Potato
2007 Brander Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

5th
Fresh Berry tart made with Local Berries
2009 Brander Sauvignon Blanc Au Naturel

Checks, Members $69 and Guests, $73, payable to Jeanne Bartlett , 1358 Saddleback Trail, Camarillo, 93012 should arrive no later than Monday. April 4.  NO refunds after that date unless space can be filled from a waiting list.  Single members may bring one guest at member price.  Call if your check will be late or if you need to cancel, someone may be waiting to take your place.

Marriott Residence Inn, Vineyard Avenue at River Ridge, Oxnard