Members and guests were invited to celebrate the end of a great season of events and dinners by joining in our annual "A Matter of Taste" wine event as we enjoyed select California wines and the catering of Josh Agan of Routes Culinary Travels. Included was a special treat from Meredith Leahy, winemaker at Viansa Winery and daughter of members Tom Marsland & Dotti Cahill. Wines were set up at 3 stations: whites, lighter reds and sturdier reds. Members were free to roam through the stations as they desired. Food was served buffet style.
White Wines
Peju North Coast Sauvignon Blanc, Legacy Collection, 2021
Cakebread Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay 2021
Viansa Bianchetta Trevigiana, 2022
Red Wines
Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Pinot Noir, 2021
Duckhorn Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot, 2020
Justin Justification, Paso Robles, 2017
BV Tapestry Reserve, 2018
Austin Hope Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021
Tensley Syrah, Santa Barbara County, 2021
Orin Swift Eight Years in the Desert, 2021
Viansa Dolcetto, Russian River Valley, 2021
Buffet
Cheese & Charcuterie Board
Arancini: Drispy Risotto Bites Stuffed with Arugula Pesto, Smoked Gruyere
Avocado Toast with Quail Egg, Lemon, Tarragon & White Truffle
Mini Crab Cakes with Lemon Aioli & Corn Salsa
Beef Short Ribs with Rosemary Polenta, & Salsa Verde
Mini Beef Wellington, Duxelle Mushrooms, Puff Pastry & Truffle Aioli
Dessert
Black Forest Trifle: Sponge Cake, Bourbon Cherry, Ganache, Five Spice Chantilly
Chamomile Tart with Fresh Peach, Maldon Salt, Pistachio, Miso Caramel