Joel Gott

     Thursday January 19, 2012

Reservations Closed
Course Pairing / Description Wine
Hors d' oeuvers Sausage, Asiago And Pine Nut Meatballs Spiced Tomato Coulis Boursin Cheese Stuffed Artichoke Hearts Crispy Proscuitto And Parsley Chiffonade
The base of this Sauvignon Blanc comes from grapes grown in the oceanic influenced northern Monterey appellation. The moderate temperatures are perfect for a slow ripening process that allows the fruit to hang until October, quite late in the harvest season for Sauvignon Blanc. This late harvest also allows for more complex flavors to develop. The clone in the vineyard is the Sauvignon Musque clone of Sauvignon Blanc, which gives richer tropical and floral aromas than the typical clone 1. These tropical fruit characteristics combined with citrus flavors from Lake County fruit, richness from Lodi fruit, and minerality from Russian River fruit make for a complex and balanced blend, bursting with a bouquet of aromatics and depth on the palate. "Wonderfully focused and fresh, with terrific lime zest, lemongrass, passion fruit, and lemon notes that show laser like focus. Long, juicy finish. Drink now." 89 Points Wine Spectator 		Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Hors d' oeuvers and Appetizer Course Sausage, Asiago And Pine Nut Meatballs Spiced Tomato Coulis Boursin Cheese Stuffed Artichoke Hearts Crispy Proscuitto And Parsley Chiffonade
The 2010 Riesling has aromas of honeysuckle, stone fruit, mango and citrus. The fruit aromas carry over to the palate, and the wine shows to be bright and juicy. The balanced of acidity and the low alcohol (12.9%) gives this wine a very pleasant finish. Washington’s climate is ideal for Riesling. The cool weather allows for a long hang time, allowing the flavors to mature without the sugar level getting too high. Fruit for the 2010 Riesling is sourced from two vineyards in the Yakima Valley AVA of Columbia Valley. After harvest, the fruit is fermented and aged in stainless steel, the fermentation is arrested, leaving a delicate element of sweetness. Finding this perfect balance of sweet and dry showcases the minerality and complexity of this wine. 		Joel Gott Riesling 2010
Appetizer Course Crispy Plantain Crusted Jumbo Shrimp Sweet Corn And Basil Salsa With Red Onion And Wine Poached Peach Coulis


This unoaked 100% Chardonnay h is fermented in stainless steel, keeping the wine clean and crisp with lively citrus aromas of tangerine and Meyer lemon with a tropical medley of hibiscus, honeydew melon and pear. The bright acidity leads to a creamy mid-palate with sophisticated minerality and a lingering finish. The cool, breezy weather of Monterey Bay allows for a longer period of maturation which allows the grapes more time to develop classic varietal characteristics. The climate produces a Chardonnay with aromas of orange blossom, green apple, and citrus and with a bright acid structure. The vineyards of Monterey consistently provide ideal fruit and exemplify our winemaking goal: a natural balance between sugar and acidity. Because of the low yields from this vintage, the fruit had intensified aromas and flavors, creating a more full-bodied, weighty wine. 		Joel Gott Chardonnay 2010
Cioppino Course Local Fish, Lump Crab, Clams And Lobster Cioppino Rich Tomato And Saffron Broth, Anchovy Butter, Grilled Sourdough Crouton And Crispy Fried Basil Leaf


This Zinfandel boasts aromas of cocoa, raspberries, and ripe strawberries. On the palate the wine is round and juicy with flavors of pepper, anise, dark cherry and spice, ending with a lingering finish. Dry-farmed, old-head-trained vines in Lodi and Amador produce intense, structured fruit while the Napa Valley harvest and 25% new American oak adds power, depth and complexity. Spicy, juicy, brash and elegant Zinfandel with 14.4% alcohol continues to be as enjoyable and interesting to make as it is to drink. Fruit from the cooler climate of Sonoma County offers classic Zinfandel aromatics of pepper and anise. Together, these diverse regions produce a balanced California Zinfandel. Joel became fascinated with Zinfandel in 1996 and we all find Zinfandel as irresistible today as he did then. Spicy, juicy, brash and elegant Zinfandel continues to be as enjoyable and interesting to make as it is to drink . "A great Zinfandel for the price. It's dry and elegant, with a mouthfeel somewhere between Pinot Noir and Merlot. Really balanced, with soft tannins and acids framing oak-tinged berry and spice flavors. " 88 Points Wine Enthusiast 		Joel Gott Zinfandel 2009
Pork Course Butter Cracker Crumbed Pork Tenderloin Sauteed Arugula, Crispy Potato Pancake And Charred Tomato Fondue
The Relative Red opens with focused aromas of leather and spices with subtle hints of strawberry and burnt tar. The big, dense mid-palate features sweet and spicy fruit, soft tannins, and deep, dark, rich tones. The wine finishes with a beautiful structure. The fruit for Relative Red comes from locations throughout California, including Lodi, Napa Valley, and Knights Valley. "The 2009 Relative Red, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Syrah, opens with focused aromas of leather and spices with subtle hints of strawberry and burnt tar. The big, dense mid-palate features sweet and spicy fruit, soft tannins, and deep, dark, rich tones. The wine finishes with a beautiful structure." – Winery Relative Red pairs well with barbeque foods and beef dishes. 		Joel Gott Relative Red 2009
Desert Cabernet And Dark Chocolate Cupcake Red Wine Macerated Blackberry And Clove Scented Whipped Cream


The 815 Cabernet Sauvignon offers engaging and layered aromas of blackberry and dark plum with hints of spice, cedar and vanilla. The polished tannins and velvety texture lead to an elegant and long finish. Gott shops California’s premier winegrowing regions including Napa, Lake County, Mendocino, Lodi and Sonoma for the 815 blend. The Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa is complex with great depth. Lake County fruit provides the wine with minerality and rich texture, while the Mendocino fruit supplies spice and bright red fruit character. The Lodi component shows dark fruit and soft texture and the Sonoma fruit also adds a touch of spice and fruit. The blend from these vineyards and regions results in a beautifully orchestrated wine. This wine gets its name from the August 15th birth of Joel Gott’s daughter Lucy during the 2003 harvest. 		Joel Gott 815 Cabernet Sauvignon 2009