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Last chance: Swanson Vineyards will be featured in the final
Morgan's Winemaker's Dinner of the season.
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Swanson Winemaker's Dinner
Friday, May 2, 2014
Our final Winemaker's Dinner of the season highlights a selection of wines from Swanson Vineyards, which owns 100 acres along the Oakville Cross Road in Oakville. This special land, right next to Opus One and Silver Oak Cellars in the Napa Valley, is where Swanson produces wine of great elegance and finesse.
Chris Phelps, who will represent the vineyard at our dinner, joined the Swanson team in 2003 as their winemaker. Chris has contributed a fresh, cutting-edge perspective to all phases of winemaking with a style that can be summarized as minimalist, in respect of excellent grapes.
“My job as a winemaker is to form an honest interpretation of what a specific vineyard site in a specific vineyard is trying to tell me,” Chris says. And the Swanson Vineyard seems to be telling him a tale of wonderful aromas, flavors and complexities, due in large part to the alluvial soil of its 100-acre vineyard.
You can taste all of this and more, alongside a special menu created by Chef Jimmy Schmidt, at our winemaker’s dinner on Friday, May 2, at 6 p.m.
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Tiny Taste
2013 Swanson Rosato, Napa Valley
2011 Swanson Pinot Grigio, Napa Valley
Dinner
Vanilla Salt Spice Crusted Alaskan Halibut
Nest of Endive, Fennel & Leek Angel Hair,
Roasted Fennel & Meyer Lemon Emulsion
2012 Swanson Salon Chardonnay, Napa Valley
Pan Roasted Breast of Duck
Roasted Rosa Plums Celeriac Ravioli
Merlot Froth, Crispy Micro Herb Salad
2010 Swanson Merlot, Oakville, Napa Valley
Fire Grilled JD Wagyu Skirt Steak
Stacked atop Tian of Herb Stuffed Morel Mushrooms
Cabernet Tears, Crispy
2010 Alexis, Napa Valley
Dessert
White Peach Tart with Mt. Tam Glaze
Coriander & Black Salt Caramel
2008 Tardif Late Harvest Chardonnay, Oakville, Napa Valley
$95 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
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What’s New at Morgan's
MOREL MUSHROOM FESTIVAL MENU
April 28 - May 10
The arrival of the Kingly Morel Mushroom announces that finally Spring has pushed back the snow from the wet forest floor. Morels are quite distinct in their un-mushroom-like conical shape with honeycombed wrinkly cap that takes up the entire fruit. We've infused the Morel spirit into a gratin under and "creme" over, while a delicate short rib is live smoked at your table. Dessert reflects the deep dark forest terrior where these elusive mushrooms hide.
Morels are fleeting, so celebrate early while they can be found!
$55 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Optional wine pairing is also available,
$19 for 2 glasses of wine, exclusive of tax and gratuity.
For reservations, call 760-564-7600 or click here to book with OpenTable.
Upcoming Events
Artichoke & Soft-Shell Crab Festival Menu
May 12 - 23
Memorial Day Festival
May 24-31
Strawberry Festival
June 1 - 10
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