Our guest, Gerald L. "Jerry" Baxter from Alexander Valley Vineyards will join us for a 5-course prix fixe menu, with each course paired with a wine from Alexander Valley.
In addition to fine wines, they also make their own olive oil and we are excited to feature it in some of our dishes.
Greeting: Wetzel Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), 2019 Harvest, from Alexander Valley Vineyards. Homemade roasted garlic and aromatic herb focaccia
Course 1: Watermelon-mint salad, english cucumber, pickled onion, greek feta, strawberry-lime balsamic with Wetzel Estate EVOO
Wine 1: Rose of Sangiovese, Sonoma County, 2021
Course 2: Hand-harvested seared diver scallop over wilted arugula, crème fraiche, caviar garnish
Wine 2: Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, 2019
Course 3: Australian herb crusted lamb lollipop, béarnaise sauce, peruvian purple potato mash
Wine 3: Alexander School Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2018
Course 4: Deconstructed beef wellington with sherry-scented duxelle, port wine glaze, asparagus accompaniment
Wine 4: Cyrus, Red Blend, Alexander Valley, 2016
Course 5: Blood orange chocolate olive oil cake made with Wetzel Estate EVOO
Wine 5: Redemption, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, 2017
The Winemaker's Dinner will take place at Mean Deans Local Kitchen beginning at 7:30pm on Friday, May 13th. This approximately 2-2.5 hour event is $130/per person. Tax and gratuity are not included (please remember to tip your server at the end).
We have very limited availability and pre-purchased tickets are required. Tickets are not transferable and will be non-refundable after 05/09/22.
To purchase tickets, please call us at 941-251-5435, or better yet, stop by the restaurant and we will be happy to help!