WINO, Ventura County Chapter
Next Event
Bridlewood Estate Winery
Sunday, March 21, 2010, 5:30 p.m.
Bridlewood Winery is located on the eastern edge of the Santa Ynez Valley. To reach Bridlewood you follow a lane, shaded on both sides by trees. Next you glimpse the handsome mission-style winery. This structure is located on a 105-acre estate, set on a high bench of ancient seabed, providing hillside vineyards and breathtaking views of the surrounding region. The winery contains a trademark tower, reminiscent of the nearby Santa Ynez Mission and is flanked by adobe tile-roofed buildings. This picturesque setting also has the advantage of warm days and cool nights, yielding grapes with notable depth and character. David Hopkins, winemaker, will be with us to give us insight into the vintages we will taste. His philosophy is to follow the flavor from vineyard to vineyard to craft distinctive wines both drinkable and flavorful. Executive Chef Robin Nishizaki has created a menu perfectly paired with these outstanding wines
First Course
Crispy Crab Cake with Saffron Aioli
2008 Reserve Viognier Central Coast
Second Course
Grilled Portabella Salad with Shaved Parmeseanggiano
2008 Reserve Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands
Third Course
Italian Sausage and Broccolini Ravioli in a Porcini Cream Sauce
2005 Reserve Syrah Central Coast
Fourth Course
Grilled Colorado Rack of Lamb finished with a Dry Cherry Demi Glace and Wild Rice Pilaf
2006 “Six Gun” Syrah Central Coast
Fifth Course
Dark Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake
2007 Zinfandel
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Checks, Members $69, Non-Members and Guests, $73, must be made payable to Jeanne Bartlett. Send to 1358 Saddleback Trail, Camarillo, CA 93012 to arrive no later than Wednesday, March 17. No refunds after that date unless space can be filled from a waiting list. Single members may bring one guest at member price. If you need to cancel let me know as there may be someone waiting to take your place.
Eric’s Restaurant, 495 N. Ventu Park Road
Thousand Oaks
Take 101 Freeway and exit at Ventu Park Road
From Ventura: When you exit, go left over the freeway; Eric’s is on you left-hand side
From Los Angeles: As soon as you exit, take a right and Eric’s is on your left-hand side.