Margerum Vineyards, Happy Canyon, & Buoni Anni

Sunday November 13, 2011, 5:30 p.m.

We will be experiencing something different at this WINO by trying wines from several vineyard estates with one thing in common: they all share the same winemaker, our speaker for the evening, Doug Margerum. Margerum Vineyards produces a limited amount of wine from grapes grown by top growers. The M5 we will be drinking is made in the Chateaneuf-du-Pape style using five grape varietals from the highest quality vineyards in Santa Barbara County. Happy Canyon Vineyards is nestled in the undulating hills of the beautiful Piocho Ranch, home to the Barrack family. The Barracks have taken great pride over the years in being stewards of the land and along with their wine maker have created something that is unique. Piocho is a Chumash Indian word meaning “where the two rivers meet and go to heaven.”  Jamie & Julie Kellner of Buoni Anni have made a commitment to Sangiovese because of their passion for classic Tuscan wines.  The estate has been planted with numerous clones of Sangiovese and it also sources the wine from the Santa Ynez Valley.  Patrick Kolanoski, General Manager of Eric’s, and Chef Nick Gust have produced a menu to showcase these wines.


First Course
Maryland Blue Crab Cake with Mango, Serrano Pepper & Avocado Relish and a Dollop of Crème Fraiche
2010 Margerum SYBARITE Sauvignon Blanc

Second Course
Baked Baguettes Seasoned With Garlic & Truffle Oil, Smeared
with Goose Liver Pate and melted Brie
2009 Margerum M5 Rhone Blend

Third Course
Ragout Bolognese served on Israeli Couscous with a Brandy Cream Coulis
2007 Margerum Colson Canyon Syrah

Fourth Course
Certified Angus Beef tenderloin Medallions with Bordelaise & Hollandaise Sauces served in a Baby Portabella Mushroom Cap with Roasted Fingerling Potatoes
2009 Piocho, Happy Canyon Bordeaux Blend

Fifth Course
Chocolate Moulton Lava Cake
2008 Buoni Anni, CENT’ANNI Sangiovese

Checks, Members $69 and Guests, $73, payable to Jeanne Bartlett , 1358 Saddleback Trail, Camarillo, 93012 should arrive no later than Wednesday, November 9.  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.

Eric’s Restaurant, 495 N. Ventu Park Road, Thousand Oaks