WINO, Ventura County Chapter
Thornton Winery
Thornton Winery Holiday Celebration
Sunday, December 14, 2008. 5:30 p.m.
Thornton Winery is located in the heart of the Temecula Valley wine country. Opened in 1988, Thornton combines old world style with new world taste to create award-winning premium varietal wines. The Methode Champenoise process is used because it has proven to be the best for producing fine quality Sparkling Wine/Champagne. Don Reha, winemaker, will be with us to present the wines. Robin Nishizaki, Executive Chef, and Patrick Kolanoski, Food and Beverage Director, have created an especially innovative and exciting menu to showcase these vintages.
RECEPTION
Warm Raspberry, Almond and Brie Filo Bundles, Bacon Wrapped Beef Tenderloin Gorgonzola Satays, International and Domestic Cheese Display, Marinated Olives, Antipasto Platter
Non-Vintage Blanc De Noirs, California
FIRST COURSE
Oyster Fritter Topped with a Cucumber Mignonette and a Trio Of Caviar
Non-Vintage Brut, California
SECOND COURSE
Fig Stuffed Roman Style Risotto Ball served on a Puree Of Roasted Butternut Squash
2005 Viognier, California
THIRD COURSE
Peppercorn Crusted Beef “Wellington” Tower with Wild Mushroom Duxelle, Topped with Gruyere Gougéres Finished with a Truffle Demi Glace
2004 Syrah
FOURTH COURSE
Wild Berry Fruit Tart Topped with Filbert Nuts
and Drizzled with Holiday Spiced Chocolate
2006 Sangiovese
Dress is holiday festive, black tie optional
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