First Course
Vissychoise –Chilled Potato & Leek soup garnished with fresh spring Chives, served with…
Melville 2005 Chardonnay, Estate Verna’s…Radiant with a lively golden hue, this wine is loaded
with racy candied lemons and limes. These margarita-like nuances also couple with refreshing hints of pear,
cumquats, crushed rock and salt. White floral aromatics drift towards gardenia and orange-flower mixing
with wild scents of lavender and honey. Texturally, it is laser crisp and fresh, while yellow dried-fruit
elements of prickly-pear and papaya add weight and mouthfeel, finishing the wine completely and
dynamically.
Second Course
Jamaican Jerk Shrimp on Asian Salad w/spicy Sweet Peanut Dressing, served with…
Melville 2006 Viognier Estate Verna’s…Lofty wafts of intense, exotic white floral and fruit nuances
such as tuberose, honeysuckle and white nectarine are immediately recognizable. Dried apricot and red pear
along with hints of hazelnut and pine also linger in the background. On the palate these sumptuous nuances
continue and expand yielding a wine that is flavorful and electric.
Third Course
Herb encrusted pork loin topped with sautéed Shitake Mushrooms & Pinot-Laise sauce
accompanied with Cranberry & Roasted Garlic Risotto, with a timble of Sautéed fresh Spring
Spinach & Toasted Almonds, served with…
Melville 2005 Estate Pinot Noir…Ruby red in color, this wine exudes pretty blue and red fruits
of blueberry, raspberry and cherry reminiscent of fruit punch and blueberry pie. Delicate nuances of violets,
lilacs and cinnamon stick also linger in the background along with spice scents of forest pine, pink peppercorn
and cocoa powder. On the palate, it is savory and silky with refreshing acidity leading to a complete finish.
Fourth Course
White chocolate & boysenberry bread pudding with boysenberry coulise and topped
with white chocolate sauce & candied walnuts, served with…
Melville 2005 Estate Syrah…This wine has an electric dark purple color that is immediately
accessible and full of dark fruits of boysenberry, cherry and currants juxtaposed against a fresh meat quality.
Floral and spice aromatics drift towards lavender and wisteria, cocoa chocolate, autumnal spices, anise, white
pepper and clove. Earthy notes of thyme, tobacco, black olives and graphite/pencil lead also emanate. On the
palate, the wine has great presence and deftly weaves all these components together in a playful yet serious
fashion.
Jalama Beach Café
Wine Tasting Dinner
Featuring Melville Winery
Thursday April 26th, 4 p.m. to closing
$35.00 per person, reservations recommended
805.735.8205
|