Exclusive Wine Dinner at Granite Links Golf Club
Thursday May 10th at 6pm
Open to Members and the Public, this sumptous dinner event will showcase 6 fabulous wines perfectly paired for each of the five courses and the opening reception. Featuring Don & Son's winemaker, Greg Kitchens and Executive Chef, David Todisco.
Menu
Reception
Imported and Domestic Cheeses, Dried Fruit,
Baked Brie with Mango Compote
Duck Spring Roll, Lime Hoisin
Tempura Scallop, Wasabi Mango Aioli
2010 The Crusher Viognier
1st Course
Panko Crusted Oyster, Wild Field Greens,
Vine Ripe Cherry tomoatoes, Truffle Honey Vinaigrette
2010 Project Paso Sauvignon Blanc
2nd Course
Seared Halibut, Meyer Lemon Beurre Blanc,
Serano Ham, Fava Bean and Sweet Corn Succotash
2010 Barrel Fermented Aquinas Chardonnay
3rd Course
Grilled Organic Club Steak, Crispy Leeks,
Wild Mushroom Ragout, Fingerling Potato, Asparagus
2010 Don Sebastiani Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
4th Course
Braised Lamb Shank, Gonranzola Polenta,
Roasted Tomato, Buttered Minted Peas
2010 B Side Napa Cabernet
2009 Sivas Sonoma Cabernet
5th Course
Dark Chocolate Mousse Laced wth Bing Cherries,
Angelfood Cake, Orange Glaze
2005 Used Auto Parts Amador County Port
Price: $90 per person
All pricing inclusive of dinner, wines, tax and gratuities
Winemaker, Greg Kitchens, developed a passion for pairing wine and food early in his educational career. A native of the Napa Valley, Greg earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry from UC San Diego. Before coming to Don Sebastiani & Sons in 2001, Greg worked with Beaulieu Vineyards and the Sebastiani family's original winery in Sonoma. Some things you should know about Greg:
- 1998 – Started in the wine industry working with red winemaker at Beaulieu Vineyards and working alongside Georges de Latour
- 1999 – Started with Sebastiani Vineyards, various positions
- 2001 – Began working for Cecchetti Sebastiani as Assistant Winemaker, a 200,000 case company
- 2004 – Don and Sons reaches 1 million cases
- 2007 – Don and Sons reaches 2 million cases
- 2009 – Promoted to Winemaker @ Don Sebastiani & Sons











