WINO, Ventura County Chapter
Magnavino Cellars
Sunday, January 15, 2012, 5:30 p.m.
Magnavino Cellars is located in the heart of the Ventura County Wine Trail. Owners, Robert and Barbara Wagner, have invited WINO to hold a special dinner in their winery and they will be leading us in the tasting of their wines. If you have never visited their facilities you are in for a very pleasant surprise. The exterior of the building doesn’t give you a clue that you are entering a venue reminiscent of Tuscany. There are high ceilings, elaborate chandeliers, a tasting bar of wood and granite, comfortable couches and chairs, and a view of the barrel room where the dinner will be held. There are nine different varietals in the winery portfolio. These artesanal wines are hand-crafted to show complexity and balance. To make the evening complete we are happy to announce that Hector Gomez and Alfonso Bello, owners of Café Zack in Ventura, have crafted a menu to dazzle your palate.
2009 Sauvignon Blanc
Scallops Provencal
Jumbo Scallops sautéed with Fresh Tomatoes, Basil Garlic White Wine
Herbs de Provence au Gratin
2010 Viognier
Sweet Corn Crab Meat Soup
2009 Sangiovese
Beef Short Ribs
Slow Oven Roasted with Root Vegetables Sangiovese Demi-glace
over Mashed Potatoes
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon
Lamb Tenderloin
Prepared with Tamarind Port Wine Reduction
over sautéed Spinach
2009 Petite Syrah
Espresso Chocolate Pate
with Raspberry Coulis
Checks, Members $69 and Guests, $73, payable to Jeanne Bartlett , 1358 Saddleback Trail, Camarillo, 93012 should arrive no later than Mon., January 9. NO refunds after that date unless space can be filled from a waiting list. Single members may bring one guest at member price. Please call if your check will be late. If you need to cancel, let me know, as there may be someone waiting to take your place. Event will be held at the winery, 961 North Rice Avenue, Suite 5, Oxnard. Attendance limited to 80.
North & South (until we know more about the on/off ramps)
Exit south at Del Norte, right at Camino del Sol, right at Rice to Magnavino