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It is an amazing culinary experience!  A Wine Maker's dinner is an event that showcases an amazing multi-course dinner service with delicious foods paired with spectacular wines for a unique experience.  The winery representative informs & discusses each wine as well as offering an overview of the winery and vineyard history.   Plate & Vine Executive Chef Dwayne Griffiths will be creating a paired menu that will impress the most discriminating palate!

This Wine Maker Dinner is a fundraising benefit for Sustainable Contra Costa.  So please feel free to share this invitation with others and please book your ticket today.  Tickets are limited and seats will go fast, so be sure to act fast!    For additional details or questions, please email info@concordhilton.com.  

We look forward to having you join us for this phenomenal event!

 Five Course Menu with Five Beautiful Wines!

Appetizers & Hors D’ Oeuvres

La Quercia Speck, Grilled Peach, & Goat Cheese

Shrimp Toast & Tomato-Ginger Jam

Pizzetta Blanco, Red Onion Marmalade, & Fig

Paired with Starmont 2012 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley

Basil Compressed Watermelon, Heirloom Tomatoes, Arugula, Pepitas, & Feta

Paired with Starmont2014 Rose’ of Pinot Noir, Carneros

House Smoked Sturgeon, Marinated Cucumber, Ginger, Pink Peppercorn, Crème Fraiche’, & Caviar

Paired with Starmont 2012 Stanly Ranch Chardonnay, Carneros

Sous Vide Breast of Fulton Valley Duck, Organic Red Quinoa, Pear Chutney, & Cinnamon Cherry Puree

Paired with Starmont 2012 Merlot, Carneros

Dark Chocolate Decadence & Chocolate Coffee Gelato

Paired with 2011 Merryvale Profile, Napa Valley

Starbucks Coffee, Decaf, Iced Tea, & Tazo Hot Teas available upon request

Meet some amazing Wine & Culinary Professionals!

It'll be a memorable experience!  Meet the Winemaker & Viticulturist from Starmont and Merryvale Family of Wines.   Hear all about Merryvale Family of Wines from Charlie Plummer and Jess Colburn.   Enjoy fantastic locally-sourced, regionally-inspired cuisine from Executive Chef Dwayne Griffiths.  It'll be a night to remember!

Merryvale Family of Wines Attendees:

Charlie Plummer – Event Moderator & National Sales Manager

Jeff Crawford – Winemaker, Starmont Winery

 Michael Costly – Viticulturist, Merryvale Family of Wines 

 Jess Colburn – Key Account Manager

 Culinary Professionals:

Dwayne Griffiths – Plate & Vine Executive Chef

Brian Meier – Vice President Sales & Marketing, Del Monte Meat & Ports Seafood

Wine Tasting Notes & Descriptions:

 2012 Starmont Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley

Fresh aromas of pink grapefruit, guava, and lime leaf.  The bright entry leads to a balanced mid-palate of crisp nectarine and meyer lemon, with subtle hints of orange blossom. Mouthwatering and lingering kiwi fruit finish.

2014 Starmont Rose of Pinot Noir, Carneros

Aromas of ripe strawberry and white peach enhance the fresh entry of this mouth- watering wine. Tart fruit is well balanced by the overall structure of delicate red berry, and stone fruit with floral notes. River rock minerality adds to the delicate but lingering finish.

 2012 Starmont “Stanly Ranch” Chardonnay, Carneros

Displays aromas of bright citrus, puff pastry, orange marmalade, butterscotch, lemon meringue, and cinnamon with clean, river stone notes. There is bright acid on the entry to mid-palate with lots of fruit concentration including citrus and pineapple. Rich and full bodied, yet stylish and graceful, the finish is lengthy with brioche and minerality.

 2012 Starmont Merlot, Carneros

surprisingly dark with bright cherry, blueberry and currant aromatics on top of coffee/mocha, toast and cranberry. The palate is lush and velvety with good weight and soft tannins.

 2011 Merryvale Profile, Red, Napa Valley

Aromas of violet, plum, black cherry, cassis, nutmeg, vanilla, dark chocolate, and the impression of minerality. Palate is restrained by Napa standards, but still full bodied and round, with all the color, depth, and persistence of a well structured wine. Exotic spice and toffee linger on the finish.

Benefits:  Sustainable Contra Costa

Bid on some fantastic live auction & silent auction items.  Auction proceeds benefit Sustainable Contra Costa.   A portion of the ticket sales will also go to Sustainable Contra Costa.  It's a great cause and something to feel good about while you're enjoying fine wine and amazing cuisine!

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