Food & Wine Experience
This March, celebrate fine wining and dining with the third annual Laguna Beach a la Carte: A Food & Wine Experience. From chefs’ demonstrations to prix fixe menus, the four-day event offers special prices and dishes to showcase local culinary talents and international wine selections and pairings, as well as the capstone Laguna Beach Uncorked! An International Wine & Food Fest that brings good food, wine and company together for a truly a la carte experience.
SCHEDULE Of EVENTS
Events & Tickets
Join us for the 3rd annual Laguna Beach a la Carte®: A Food & Wine Experience taking place around town from Thursday, March 7-Sunday, March 10, 2013. Below you will find details on the events happening over the four days. New events will continue to be added.
Thursday, March 7, 2013
Tablas Creek Vineyard Dinner at Broadway by Amar Santana
This exquisitely paired four-course dinner will be held in a beautiful sculpture garden.
6:00PM DINNER
$125.00 per person plus tax & gratuity
RESERVATIONS
Or call (949) 715-8234
Winemaker Dinner at Las Brisas
Featuring wines from Ste Michelle Wine Estates.
6:30PM DINNER
$75.00 per person (plus a service charge and tax)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Call (949) 497-5434
Wine Dinner at The Loft at Montage Laguna Beach
Guests will enjoy a 3 course prix fixe dinner and wine pairings.
6:00PM RECEPTION
7:00PM DINNER
$125.00 per person (plus 22% service charge or $165.00 inclusive)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Call (949) 715-6420
Friday, March 8, 2013
Tablas Creek Wine and Food Pairing at Broadway by Amar Santana
Enjoy an intimate wine dinner marrying the cuisine of Amar Santana and the wines of Tablas Creek. Reserve early, as there are only 12 seats available.
6:00PM DINNER
$125.00 per person plus tax& gratuity
RESERVATIONS
Or call (949) 715-8234
Etude Wine Dinner at Hotel Laguna
Five-course matched dinner featuring the fine wines of Etude with Certified Sommelier Margaux Pierog.
6:30PM RECEPTION
7:00PM DINNER
$125.00 per person plus tax & gratuity
BUY TICKETS
Call (949) 494-1151
Tacos & Tequila Tasting at Inn at Laguna Beach
Enjoy food and tequila pairings featuring the best of Corralejo Tequila and bites from Las Brisas.
6:00PM-9:00PM DINNE
$55.00 per person
BUY TICKETS
Call (949) 497-5434
Laguna Culinary Arts presents: A Celebration of Burgundy
Featuring the cuisine of Chef Laurent Brazier, and the wines of Domaine Prieur-Brunet.
6:30PM DINNER
$85.00 per person plus tax & gratuity
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Call (949) 494-2719
Sunset & Savor: Beer vs. Wine at Surf & Sand Resort’s Pool Deck
Mix and mingle poolside at five stations with specially paired wines and beers from our partners.
5:30PM-8:30PM DINNER=
$65.00 per person
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Call (949) 376-2761
Saturday, March 9, 2013
Tablas Creek Wine and Food Pairing at Broadway by Amar Santana
Enjoy an intimate wine dinner marrying the cuisine of Amar Santana and the wines of Tablas Creek. Reserve early, as there are only 12 seats available.
6:00PM DINNER
$125.00 per person plus tax & gratuity
RESERVATIONS
Or call (949) 715-8234
Laguna Beach Uncorked!—An International Wine & Food Fest
Enjoy tastings from 20+ Laguna Beach restaurants and 30 wineries from around the world. Event benefits CHOC Children’s Hospital. Click here for more details.
9:30AM—3:30PM VIP
12:30PM—3:30PM
General Admission
$90.00—$145.00 per person
BUY TICKETS ONLINE:
www.lagunabeachuncorked.com
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Gospel & Champagne Brunch at Tivoli Too!
Start your morning off with a free-flowing champagne brunch. Headlining the event is Yve Evans, a two-time winner of the Monterey Jazz Festival’s Musicians of the Year Award.
11:00AM-1:00PM BRUNCH
$45.00 per person
www.lagunabeachlive.org
Snack, Sip, and Surf at Pacific Edge Hotel
Enjoy a cocktail competition with some of your favorite sips. Nosh on beach fare and passed appetizers from The Deck. Proceeds benefit the Surfrider Foundation.
2:00PM-5:00PM
$45.00 per person
RESERVATIONS
Call (949) 281-5711
Sustain Local Art & Cuisine with the Sawdust Art Festival
Executive Chef and owner of Three Seventy Common, Ryan Adams, will create and cater a three-course sustainable meal, which will be served on handcrafted dining sets individually made by a team of talented Sawdust artists. Event benefits the Sawdust’s art educational video project.
3:00PM-7:00PM DINNER
$195.00 per person Or call (949) 494-3030
Tablas Creek Vineyard Dinner at Studio at Montage Laguna Beach
Guests will enjoy Chef Strong’s signature hors d’oeuvres, and a four course menu with wine pairings from Tablas Creek.
6:00PM RECEPTION
7:00PM DINNER
$175.00 per person (plus 22% service charge and tax or $230.00 inclusive)
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
Call (949) 715-6420
Daily Happenings
Thursday, March 7—Sunday, March 10, 2013
Below you will find restaurant specials happening all four days. Be sure to make your reservations early.
House of Big Fish & Ice Cold Beer Three-Course Beer Pairing
First course: Half scoop Ahi Poke served with wonton chips OR Hawaiian Chili Glazed Calamari with carrot, bean sprouts, peanuts and cilantro, served with a glass of Shock Top.
Second course: Caesar Salad with garlic-anchovy dressing, Parmesan and croutons OR a Cup of Clam Chowder, served with a glass of Hoegaarden.
Third course: Caramelized Salmon with soy-mirin butter OR Mac Nut Mahi Mahi with guava butter OR a 6oz. Filet Mignon served grilled, blackened or teriyaki and topped with teriyaki mushrooms, served with a glass of Redhook Longhammer IPA.
11:00AM-9:00PM
LUNCH/DINNER
$30.00 per person
RESERVATIONS
Call (949) 715-4500
K’ya Bistro Bar Three-Course Wine Pairing
First course: Ahi Poke with onion, seaweed, avocado and spicy soy, served with a 1/2 glass of Acacia Pinot Noir ‘09.
Second course: Goat Cheese, Fennel and Orange Salad with greens, red onion and toasted almonds, served with a 1/2 glass of Lyeth Merlot ‘08.
Third course: Chicken Marsala with mushrooms, onions and organic polenta, served with a 1/2 glass of Calina Cabernet ‘09.
5:00PM-10:00PM DINNER
$30.00 per person
RESERVATIONS
Call (949) 376-9718
OceanView Bar and Grill at Hotel Laguna
Wine Tasting Flight from their Cruvinet wine dispensing unit, served with a delicious platter of assorted cheeses.
11:00AM-8:00PM
LUNCH/DINNER
$25.00 per person
RESERVATIONS
Call (949) 494-1151
Rock ‘N Fish Three-Course Dinner
Starter Selections: New England-Style Clam Chowder or Chopped Salad or Chopped Caesar
Entree Selections: Fresh Oak Grilled Wild King Salmon or Oak Grilled Shrimp & Garlic Brochettes or Prime Top Sirloin Steak or Southern Fried Chicken
Dessert Selections: Key Lime Pie or New Orleans’ Style Bread Pudding
4:00PM-11:00PM DINNER
$29.95 per person
RESERVATIONS
Call (949) 497-3113
Sundried Tomato
Receive a free Espresso Brownie Sundae with the purchase of two entrees.
11:30AM-10:00PM
LUNCH/DINNER
RESERVATIONS
Call (949) 494-3312
The Deck on Laguna
Enjoy the Surf & Turf Beach Fare Menu for just $25. (Offer includes 2 Ahi chips, 2 beef sliders and 2 pork sliders).
11:00AM-8:00PM
LUNCH/DINNER
$25.00 per person
RESERVATIONS
Call (949) 494-6700
The Rooftop Lounge Three-Item Combination Lunch
First item: Soup of the Day OR Classic Caesar Salad with herb croutons and Parmesan cheese.
Second item: Spicy Penne and Italian Sausage with spicy tomato-cream sauce OR Picatta Style Tilapia with lemon caper butter and brown rice pilaf.
Third item: Cheesecake with berry sauce.
11:30AM-2:30PM LUNCH
$20.00 per person
OPEN SEATING
Call (949) 497-2446
Umami Burger Laguna Beach Pre Fixe Menu
Enjoy a Truffle Burger (our famous house blend of beef, truffle cheese, truffle glaze), Truffle Fries (an Umami secret, truffle cheese, truffle salt), and a Tropical Green Iced Tea.
LUNCH/DINNER 11:30AM-10:00PM
$17.00 per person
RESERVATIONS
Call (949) 342-1210
* All prices listed above exclude tax and gratuity.
Participating Restaurants
NIRVANA GRILLE
303 Broadway St. #101 949.497.0027
www.nirvanagrille.com
Chef Lindsay Smith-Rosales
Committed to offering food and impeccable service, their ingredients-first philosophy and uniquely fresh menu allows a kitchen full of high-quality ingredients to take center stage. They specify their food as “Clean” California Cuisine. The menu is comprised entirely of all-natural meats free from hormones and antibiotics, organic-free range Mary’s poultry and sustainable seafood.
Serving
Blackened Diver Scallops with sautéed French lentils
Beurre Blanc & Micro Arugula
Cashew Almond-salted Caramel Pie
OCEANVIEW BAR & GRILL AT HOTEL LAGUNA
425 South Coast Highway 949.376.9283
www.ovbarandgrill.com
Chef Robert Hines
OceanView Bar & Grill is a beach-casual dining experience sitting atop the shores of Laguna Beach. Offering both an outdoor terrace with a full, all-day dining menu and indoor bar with five TVs and fresh libations.
Serving
Bay Shrimp on a bed of lettuce in a cup, Seafood Paella with seafood mixed into rice in a cup
REMARKS
853 Laguna Canyon Road 949.715.8700
www.remarkslagunabeach.com
Chef Martin Gonzales
Remarks is an American restaurant with a small plate menu. Fun, friendly and delicious food with a wonderful wine selection. It’s a small, quaint restaurant, casual yet elegant. Gorgeous bar and lounge, and wonderful heated outside seating.
Serving
Chicken Curry on Rice with Mango Chutney
SAPPHIRE LAGUNA
1200 South Coast Highway #101 949.715.9888
www.sapphirellc.com
Chef Azmin Ghahreman
Chef Azmin Ghahreman’s globally oriented cooking style and avid interest in the best food products and wines from California, other parts of the U.S. and internationally have solidly placed him on the region’s culinary map.
Serving
Mama’s Blackened Fish Tacos, Cabbage Slaw, pickled vegetables, spicy remoulade
SPLASHES RESTAURANT AT SURF & SAND RESORT
1555 South Coast Highway 949.376.2779
www.surfandsandresort.com
Chef Julio Aguilar
Splashes focuses on plates where protein doesn’t have to take center stage. Sustainable seafood, artisan cuts of meat and just picked produce are highlighted, but not over manipulated.
Serving
Braised Short Rib Crostini with creamy horseradish
STARFISH
30832 South Coast Highway 949.715.9200
www.starfishlaguna.com
Chef Marco Romero
A tastefully provocative Asian Fusion concept directly across from Montage Laguna Beach resort. Noodles, rice, pho, wines and fresh coastal seafood dominate the menu.
Serving
Korean Galbi Tacos, Baby Back Ribs
SUNDRIED TOMATO
361 Forest Ave. #103 949.494.3312
www.Sundriedtomatocafe.com
Executive Chef Robert Opelle & Chef d’Cuisine Rodrigo Victorino
Nestled in a cozy courtyard in downtown Laguna, Sundried Tomato serves creative California cuisine on an all-day menu with great appetizers, salads, pastas, sandwiches and entrees.
Serving
Pasta-less Vegetarian Lasagna (goat cheese, fresh tomato sauce, eggplant, zucchini, yellow squash, carrots, red pepper, spinach)
TABU GRILL
2892 South Coast Highway 949.494.7743
www.tabugrill.com
Chef Rayne Frey
Entrancing hues of oceanic blues, exotic purples and aquamarines, reminiscent of the South Pacific, add a cool and relaxing air to the space. Dozens of candles ensconced in the muted stonewalls add an intimate feeling and give a silky depth to the rich wood tabletops. The ceiling is decorated with colorful tapestries that add to the opulent feeling of intimacy, the feeling this is somehow secret and “forbidden.”
Serving
Prime Boneless Short Rib, Passion Fruit Soy-braised Short Rib with Asian slaw & roasted pineapple, barbecue sauce and crispy shallots
THE DECK ON LAGUNA BEACH
627 Sleepy Hollow Lane 949.494.6700
www.deckonlaguna.com
Chef Michael Ingino
The Deck on Laguna features unobstructed beach views, breathtaking sunsets, happy hour specials and live music.
Serving
Ahi Chips, Grilled Mahi Tacos
THREE SEVENTY COMMON KITCHEN + DRINK
370 Glenneyre St. 949.494.8686
www.370common.com
Chef Ryan Adams
Globally influenced and domestically sourced, Three Seventy Common is a neighborhood gem featuring chef-driven comfort food.
Serving
Miniature Smoked Tongue Reubens with Swiss cheese, brussels-kraut and Dijon mustard on rye bread
TOMMY BAHAMA LAGUNA BEACH
400 South Coast Highway 949.376.6886
www.tommybahama.com
Chef Marcus Lage
Sit back and enjoy the island lifestyle at this Laguna Beach Bar & Grill, scenically situated along the majestic Pacific Ocean. Serving contemporary American cuisine and delicious hand-crafted cocktails, this location is perfect for lunch, dinner and pick-me-ups all day long. Reservations are recommended, but walk-ins are welcome.
Serving
Pork Sliders
Grilled Steak Salad (tamarind vinaigrette, sweet soy chile marinade)
Key Lime Pie (mini)
WATERMARC
448 South Coast Highway 949.376.6272
www.watermarcrestaurant.com
Chef Marc Cohen
Watermarc Restaurant brings together the vision of pairing great food with great beverages. Lunch and dinner menus begin with a grouping of 26 grazing plates, then moves forward with more contemporary and traditional menu components. The open patio fronts Pacific Coast Highway, and a second floor Terrace Dining room opens directly above Peppertree Lane.
Serving
Steak Tartare on Lavosh topped with Asiago cheese and Pickled Quail Egg
Participating Wineries
Altos de San Isidro
Argentina
www.vineyardbrands.com
Featured wines: Altos de San Isidro Barbera, Cafayate, Argentina
Archery Summit Winery
Dayton, OR
www.archerysummit.com
Featured wines:Archery Summit Premier Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley AVA
Azienda Agricola Giol
Veneto, Italy
www.giolitalia.it
Winemaker: Dr. Enzo Michelet
Featured wines: Giol Prosecco DOC, Giol Rosato Frizzante, Giol Pinot Grigio IGT
Camparo
Piedmont, Italy
www.camparo.it
Owner/Winemaker: Mauro Droco
Featured wines: Camparo Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba, DOC, Comparo Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC
Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Walla Walla, WA
www.canoeridgevineyard.com
Featured wines: Canoe Ridge Expedition Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills AVA, Canoe Ridge Expedition Pinot Gris, Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Canoe Ridge Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Chamisal Vineyards
San Luis Obispo, CA
www.chamisalvineyards.com
Featured wines: Chamisal Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Edna Valley AVA
Chamisal Vineyards “Califa” Pinot Noir, Edna Valley AVA
Clos Pegase Winery
Calistoga, CA
www.clospegase.com
Winemaker: Richard Sowalsky
Featured wines: Clos Pegase Sauvignon Blanc, Mitsuko’s Vineyard, Carneros, Napa Valley AVA, Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley AVA
Domaine Carneros
Napa, CA
www.domainecarneros.com
Winemaker: Eileen Crane
Featured wines: 2008 Domaine Carneros Vintage Brut, Carneros AVA
Cuvee de la Pompadour NV Brut Rose, Carneros AVA, 2010 Estate Pinot Noir, Carneros AVA
Domaine des Baumard
Loire Valley, France
www.baumard.fr
Winemaker: Florent Baumard
Featured wines:Domaine des Baumard, Savennières AOC, Baumard Carte
Domaine Prieur Brunet
Burgundy, France
www.prieur-santenay.com
Winemaker: Guillaume Prieur-Brunet
Featured wines: Domaine Prieur-Brunet Bourgogne, Blanc AOC, Domaine Prieur-Brunet, Meusault AOC, Domaine Prieur-Brunet Santenay 1er Cru, AOC
Domaine Santa Duc
Rhône Valley, France
www.santaduc.fr
Winemaker: Yves Gras
Featured wines: 2009 Santa Duc Cotes du Rhone AOC, Vieilles Vignes
2009 Santa Duc Cotes du Rhone AOC, Quatre Terres
2009 Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas AOC
Ernesto Catena Vineyards
Mendoza, Argentina
www.vineyardbrands.com
Featured wines: Ernesto Catena Padrillos Torrontes, Salta, Argentina, Ernesto Catena Tahuan Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina, Ernesto Catena Tahuan Cabernet Sauvignon, Uco Valley, Argentina
Etude
Napa, CA
www.etudewines.com
Winemaker: Jon Priest
Featured wines: Etude Pinot Gris, Carneros AVA
Etude Chardonnay, Carneros AVA
Etude Lyric Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara AVA
Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery Rancho Santa Rosa
Lompoc, CA
www.foleywines.com
Winemaker: Leslie Mead Renaud
Featured wines: 2010 Foley Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills AVA, 2010 Foley Pinot Noir,
Santa Rita Hills AVA
Mas d’en Compte
Tarragona, Spain
Featured wines: Mas d’en Compte Blanco (Garnatxa Blanca/Xarel.lo/Picapoll), Priorat DO, Mas d’en Compte Tinto (Garnatxa/Carinena/Cabernet), Priorat DO, Black Slate Porerra (Garnatxa/Carinena), Priorat DO
Mohua Peregrine Winery
Queenstown, New Zealand
www.peregrinewines.co.nz
Winemaker: Gregg Philipps
Featured wines: Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Mohua Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
Muré – Clos St Landelin
France
www.mure.com
Winemaker: Thomas Muré
Featured wines: Muré Cremant d’Alsace
Muré Gewurztraminer
Nickel & Nickel
Oakville, CA
www.nickelandnickel.com
Featured wines: Nickel & Nickel Truchard Chardonnay, Carneros AVA
Nickel & Nickel Hayne Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena AVA
Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville AVA
Nisia
Spain
www.jorge-ordonez.es
Featured wines: Nisia Old Vines Verdejo, Rueda CO
Peregrine Winery
Queenstown, New Zealand
www.peregrinewines.co.nz
Winemaker: Gregg Philipps
Featured wines: Peregrine Pinot Gris, Central Otago, New Zealand, Peregrine Chardonnay, Central Otago, New Zealand, Peregrine Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
Ponzi Vineyards
Beaverton, OR
www.ponziwines.com
Winemaker: Luisa Ponzi
Featured wines: Ponzi Reserve Chardonnay, Willamette Valley AVA, Ponzi Willamette Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley AVA
Purple Hands Wines
Portland, OR
www.purplehandswine.com/wine.php
Owner/Winemaker: Cody Wright
Featured wines: 2011 Purple Hands Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley AVA, 2011 Purple Hands Stoller Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills AVA, 2010 Purple Hands Red Blend, Oregon AVA
Ridge Vineyards
Cupertino, CA
www.ridgewine.com
Winemaker: Paul Draper
Featured wines: 2009 Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah, Sonoma County AVA
2006 Ridge Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
2008 Ridge Ponzo Zinfandel, Russian River AVA
Tablas Creek Vineyard
Paso Robles, CA
www.tablascreek.com
Winemaker: Neil Collins
Featured wines: 2011 Patelin de Tablas Blanc
2011 Patelin de Tablas Rouge
2010 Esprit de Beaucastel Rouge
Tenuta Bichi Borghesi
Tuscany, Italy
www.bichiborghesi.it
Owner/Winemaker: Niccolò Simonelli
Featured wines: Bichi Borghesi Chianti Colli Senesi, DOCG, Bichi Borghesi “Bonico” IGT
TintoNegro
Mendoza, Argentina
www.vineyardbrands.com
Featured wines: TintoNegro Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Townley Wines
Sonoma, CA
www.townleywines.com
Winemaker: Randy Bennett
Featured wines:2010 Chardonnay, Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino County AVA
2009 Pinot Noir, La Encantada Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills AVA
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, The Shizzle, Napa Valley AVA
Urban Ribera
Spain
www.jorge-ordonez.es
Featured wines:Urban Ribera, Tinta del Pais, Ribera del Duero DO
Viña Cono Sur S.A.
Chile
www.conosur.com
Winemaker: Adolfo Hurtado
Featured wines: 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, 20 Barrels Limited Edition Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley
Warre’s Porto
Portugal
www.warre.com
Featured wines: Altano Douro, red blend, Douro Valley, Portugal, Warre’s LBV Bottle aged Porto 2001, Douro Valley, Portugal, Miles 10 year Malmsay, Madeira, Portugal
Altos de San Isidro
Argentina
www.vineyardbrands.com
Featured wines: Altos de San Isidro Barbera, Cafayate, Argentina
Archery Summit Winery
Dayton, OR
www.archerysummit.com
Featured wines: Archery Summit Premier Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley AVA
Azienda Agricola Giol
Veneto, Italy
www.giolitalia.it
Winemaker: Dr. Enzo Michelet
Featured wines:Giol Prosecco DOC, Giol Rosato Frizzante, Giol Pinot Grigio IGT
Camparo
Piedmont, Italy
www.camparo.it
Owner/Winemaker: Mauro Droco
Featured wines:Camparo Dolcetto di Diano d’Alba, DOC, Comparo Nebbiolo d’Alba DOC
Canoe Ridge Vineyard
Walla Walla, WA
www.canoeridgevineyard.com
Featured wines: Canoe Ridge Expedition Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills AVA, Canoe Ridge Expedition Pinot Gris, Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Canoe Ridge Expedition Cabernet Sauvignon, Horse Heaven Hills AVA
Chamisal Vineyards
San Luis Obispo, CA
www.chamisalvineyards.com
Featured wines: Chamisal Vineyards Estate Pinot Noir, Edna Valley AVA
Chamisal Vineyards “Califa” Pinot Noir, Edna Valley AVA
Clos Pegase Winery
Calistoga, CA
www.clospegase.com
Winemaker: Richard Sowalsky
Featured wines: Clos Pegase Sauvignon Blanc, Mitsuko’s Vineyard, Carneros, Napa Valley AVA, Clos Pegase Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa
Valley AVA
Domaine Carneros
Napa, CA
www.domainecarneros.com
Winemaker: Eileen Crane
Featured wines: 2008 Domaine Carneros Vintage Brut, Carneros AVA Cuvee de la Pompadour NV Brut Rose, Carneros AVA, 2010 Estate Pinot Noir, Carneros AVA
Domaine des Baumard
Loire Valley, France
www.baumard.fr
Winemaker: Florent Baumard
Featured wines:Domaine des Baumard, Savennières AOC, Baumard Carte
Domaine Prieur Brunet
Burgundy, France
www.prieur-santenay.com
Winemaker: Guillaume
Prieur-Brunet
Featured wines: Domaine Prieur-Brunet Bourgogne, Blanc AOC, Domaine Prieur-Brunet, Meusault AOC, Domaine Prieur-Brunet Santenay 1er Cru, AOC
Domaine Santa Duc
Rhône Valley, France
www.santaduc.fr
Winemaker: Yves Gras
Featured wines: 2009 Santa Duc Cotes du Rhone AOC, Vieilles Vignes
2009 Santa Duc Cotes du Rhone AOC, Quatre Terres
2009 Domaine Santa Duc Gigondas AOC
Ernesto Catena Vineyards
Mendoza, Argentina
www.vineyardbrands.com
Featured wines: Ernesto Catena Padrillos Torrontes, Salta, Argentina, Ernesto Catena Tahuan Malbec, Uco Valley, Argentina, Ernesto Catena Tahuan Cabernet Sauvignon, Uco Valley, Argentina
Etude
Napa, CA
www.etudewines.com
Winemaker: Jon Priest
Featured wines: Etude Pinot Gris, Carneros AVA
Etude Chardonnay, Carneros AVA
Etude Lyric Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara AVA
Foley Estates Vineyard & Winery Rancho Santa Rosa
Lompoc, CA
www.foleywines.com
Winemaker: Leslie Mead Renaud
Featured wines: 2010 Foley Chardonnay, Santa Rita Hills AVA, 2010 Foley Pinot Noir,Santa Rita Hills AVA
Mas d’en Compte
Tarragona, Spain
Featured wines: Mas d’en Compte Blanco (Garnatxa Blanca/Xarel.lo/Picapoll), Priorat DO, Mas d’en Compte Tinto (Garnatxa/Carinena/Cabernet), Priorat DO, Black Slate Porerra (Garnatxa/Carinena), Priorat DO
Mohua Peregrine Winery
Queenstown, New Zealand
www.peregrinewines.co.nz
Winemaker: Gregg Philipps
Featured wines: Mohua Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand
Mohua Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
Muré – Clos St Landelin
France
www.mure.com
Winemaker: Thomas Muré
Featured wines: Muré Cremant d’Alsace
Muré Gewurztraminer
Nickel & Nickel
Oakville, CA
www.nickelandnickel.com
Featured wines: Nickel & Nickel Truchard Chardonnay, Carneros AVA
Nickel & Nickel Hayne Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena AVA
Nickel & Nickel State Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Yountville AVA
Nisia
Spain
www.jorge-ordonez.es
Featured wines: Nisia Old Vines Verdejo, Rueda CO
Peregrine Winery
Queenstown, New Zealand
www.peregrinewines.co.nz
Winemaker: Gregg Philipps
Featured wines: Peregrine Pinot Gris, Central Otago, New Zealand, Peregrine Chardonnay, Central Otago, New Zealand, Peregrine Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand
Ponzi Vineyards
Beaverton, OR
www.ponziwines.com
Winemaker: Luisa Ponzi
Featured wines: Ponzi Reserve Chardonnay, Willamette Valley AVA, Ponzi Willamette Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley AVA
Purple Hands Wines
Portland, OR
www.purplehandswine.com/wine.php
Owner/Winemaker: Cody Wright
Featured wines: 2011 Purple Hands Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley AVA, 2011 Purple Hands Stoller Vineyard Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills AVA, 2010 Purple Hands Red Blend, Oregon AVA
Ridge Vineyards
Cupertino, CA
www.ridgewine.com
Winemaker: Paul Draper
Featured wines: 2009 Ridge Lytton Estate Petite Sirah, Sonoma County AVA
2006 Ridge Monte Bello, Santa Cruz Mountains AVA
2008 Ridge Ponzo Zinfandel, Russian River AVA
Tablas Creek Vineyard
Paso Robles, CA
www.tablascreek.com
Winemaker: Neil Collins
Featured wines: 2011 Patelin de Tablas Blanc 2011 Patelin de Tablas Rouge
2010 Esprit de Beaucastel Rouge
Tenuta Bichi Borghesi
Tuscany, Italy
www.bichiborghesi.it
Owner/Winemaker: Niccolò Simonelli
Featured wines: Bichi Borghesi Chianti Colli Senesi, DOCG, Bichi Borghesi “Bonico” IGT
TintoNegro
Mendoza, Argentina
www.vineyardbrands.com
Featured wines:TintoNegro Malbec, Mendoza, Argentina
Townley Wines
Sonoma, CA
www.townleywines.com
Winemaker: Randy Bennett
Featured wines:2010 Chardonnay, Alder Springs Vineyard, Mendocino County AVA
2009 Pinot Noir, La Encantada Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills AVA
2008 Cabernet Sauvignon, The Shizzle, Napa Valley AVA
Urban Ribera
Spain
www.jorge-ordonez.es
Featured wines:Urban Ribera, Tinta del Pais, Ribera del Duero DO
Viña Cono Sur S.A.
Chile
www.conosur.com
Winemaker: Adolfo Hurtado
Featured wines: 20 Barrels Limited Edition Sauvignon Blanc, Casablanca Valley, 20 Barrels Limited Edition Pinot Noir, Casablanca Valley
Warre’s Porto
Portugal
www.warre.com
Featured wines: Altano Douro, red blend, Douro Valley, Portugal, Warre’s LBV Bottle aged Porto 2001, Douro Valley, Portugal, Miles 10 year Malmsay, Madeira, Portugal