Harvest Winemaker&rsquo\;s Dinner
\nOctober 18^th @6pm-9pm
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\nHarvest is a time to celebrate! Join us for a private Winemaker&rsquo\;s Dinner in the barrel room\, where our winemaker\, Sean Geoghegan will guide you through a multi-course meal carefully selected and prepared by Danior Kitchen to highlight some of our best and most unique wines. See the full menu below.
\nTickets are $120/pp Non-Club and $100/pp for Club Derby members.
\nTo purchase tickets click here(http://store.nexternal.com/dwe/harvest-winemaker-dinner-p102.aspx)
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\n- Menu -
\n2014 SPARKLING BRUTE ROSÉ\; OF PINOT NOIR
\nBeet Tartare
\nDill\, Goat Cheese\, Everything Cracker
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\n2011 FIFTEEN 10 WHITE RHONE BLEND
\n2018 FIFTEEN 10 WHITE RHONE BLEND
\nOcean Rose Abalone 2 ways
\nCeviche with Green apple
\nFried with Caviar Butter Sauce
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\n2015 GRACIANO
\nChorizo Stuffed Calamari
\nPapas Bravas\, Paprika Tomato Sauce\, Aioli\,
\nMarcona Almonds\, Parsley Garlic Oil
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\n2016 COASTAL SYRAH &ndash\; DERBYSHIRE VINEYARD
\n2016 WESTSIDE SYRAH &ndash\; DERBY VINEYARD
\nGrilled Lamb
\nParsnip\, Cherry Demiglace\, Braised and
\nCaramelized Cipollini Onions\, Bitter Greens
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\n2010 BOUCHÉ\;E D&rsquo\;OR
\nPineapple Upside Cake
\nCrè\;me Fraiche Vanilla Ice Cream\, Orange Blossom
\n \;and Espolette Pepper Syrup
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\nAbout the Caterers
\nWe are thrilled to have Danior Kitchen catering our 2019 Winemaker&rsquo\;s Dinner. Spencer Johnston\, SLO Native and owner of Danior Kitchen Catering Company\, is truly an artist\, and has crafted beautiful menu to highlight some of Derby&rsquo\;s finest wines\, and provide an unforgettable food experience. Johnston has 18+ years professional experience in food preparation\, ground up openings\, kitchen management\, banquet-catering and a la carte operations for leading boutique hotels\, clubs\, and restaurants. \; He is an innovator in producing top-quality culinary experiences that are inspired by his passion for sourcing locally and sustainably grown products \;which supports both the health of the guests as well as the local farming community.
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\nAbout our Winemaker
\nOriginally from Berkeley\, Sean Thomas Geoghegan grew up in Sonoma. He studied viruses in plants at UC Davis &ndash\; which is where his wine (or grape) journey began.
\nSean believes that the relationship with grapes and viruses is similar to that of humans and the flu. There are over 60 viruses that can infect vines and alter the grapes&rsquo\; flavor\, making a fascinating and complex contribution to the art of making wine. For example\, one of our most expensive bottles\, the Bouché\;e D&rsquo\;or\, was made possible because it was infected with a virus called botrytis\, sometimes referred to as Noble Rot. It causes sugar levels to increase\, and water levels to decrease in the fruit creating a unique opportunity for winemaking.
\nSean previously worked at Mt. Eden in the Santa Cruz Mountains. He learned through a Burgundian approach to wine-making\, and was involved in the lifespan &ldquo\;From vine to bottle&rdquo\; of the wine. He says &ldquo\;There isn&rsquo\;t a separation of church and state.&rdquo\; From planting the vines\, pruning\, harvesting\, crushing\, to bottling he witnessed and participated in the ultimate fruition of these wines. (Pun intended.)
\nAll of our grapes here at Derby are estate grown\, which means that we also sustain our product from seed to bottle. So\, Sean fits right in to our philosophy\, and has been a wonderful addition to the Derby team. Take advantage of this opportunity to really get to know him!