WINO, Ventura County Chapter
Norman Vineyards
Norman Vineyards
Sunday, November 15th, 2009, 5:30 p.m.
Art and Lei Norman were looking for a place to realize their dream of growing grapes and making wine and found it in the beautiful hills west of Paso Robles in 1971. After 20 years of grape growing, they decided to start their own winery. The winery’s specialty has been elegant Cabernet and Meritage, bold Zinfandels and Chardonnays and Syrah joined the lineup in 2002. Today the wines come from their home vineyards plus other growers throughout the westside of Paso Robles and two other areas to round out the portfolio. Steve Felton has been the winemaker for the past three years and will traveling in his busy harvest time to be with us to give us inside information about these vintages. They will be presenting their wines with a menu specially selected by Chef Robin Nishizaki.
First Course
Seared Abalone Seaweed Salad with a Yuzu Soy Viniagrette
2007 Chardonnay Reserve
Second Course
Chicken Liver Pate with Truffles Topped with Shaved Fennel and Herbed Crostini’s
2005 No Nonsense Red Meritage
Third Course
Crispy Mac and Aged Cheddar Cheese Topped with a Blend Of Exotic Mushrooms
2004 Conquest Cabernet Sauvignon
Fourth Course
Braised Colorado Lamb Shank Topped with a Tellicherry Peppercorn Port Sauce
over Saffron Spinach Risotto
2006 Zinfandel The Monster
Dessert
Dark Chocolate Caramel Cake
2005 Zinfandel Old Vine
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.