Gallo Family Wines

     Thursday January 15, 2015

Reservations Closed
Course Pairing / Description Wine
Hors D’ Oeuvres Goat Cheese, Tomato & Bacon Lardon Stuffed Endive (Fresh Basil Chiffonade) Crispy Plantain Crusted Jumbo Shrimp Swords (Sriracha Mayo And Cilantro)
This wine has freshness with clean fruit purity, finely balanced, and a refreshing acidity while showing vibrant varietal aromas, making a powerful palate impression that is quintessential Marlborough. The color is of light straw, with a bright clarity with an aroma that displays grapefruit and white currants, hints of freshly crushed herbs, nettles and flint. The fruit was machine harvested in cool evening conditions and pressed immediately with minimal skin contact. After settling, the clear juice was fermented at very low temperatures with selected yeast strains to preserve the inherent varietal flavors. The wine was fermented entirely in stainless steel. This wine is capable of developing nicely over the next three to five years if carefully cellared and would be is perfect accompaniment to summer salads, poultry and shellfish, such as mussels as well with grilled snapper or asparagus frittata. Award winning wine including the Best of Show White - International East Meets West Wine Challenge 2014, Gold Medal - China Wine and Spirits Awards 2014 as well as the Gold Medal at the International East Meets West Wine Challenge 2014 		Whitehaven Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Hors D’ Oeuvres Goat Cheese, Tomato & Bacon Lardon Stuffed Endive (Fresh Basil Chiffonade) Crispy Plantain Crusted Jumbo Shrimp Swords (Sriracha Mayo And Cilantro)
The MacMurray-Gallo link might sound like an odd couple, but it really isn't. Film and TV star Fred MacMurray enjoyed the ranch as a getaway and working farm, and when his family put it up for sale in 1996 after his death they followed his orders to sell it to a "family" who would promise to keep the land in agriculture and his fence line intact. Gallo honored his wishes and now his daughter, Kate MacMurray, a former screenwriter, is spokesperson for the winery. Gallo planted vines and the winery was born in 2000. This Chardonnay is a rich expression of this celebrated appellation, with its elegant palate of citrus and lemon crème, underscored by hints of pear and green apple. Subtle notes of sweet caramel and vanilla from oak aging are framed by a luxurious mouthfeel 		MacMurray Russian River Chardonnay 2013
Soup Course Chipotle & Soffrito Spiced Pumpkin Soup (Crispy Beet Batons, Crème Fraiche)
This Pinot Noir offers elegant flavors of cherry, pomegranate, lavender and spice. A blend of the finest lots from their Russian River Valley vineyards, this reserve Pinot wine fits together seamlessly with a rich texture, silky tannins and a well-integrated mouthfeel. All of the grapes were hand-harvested, with the majority kept cold to protect the delicate berries during destemming. All of the lots were cold soaked for up to five days and then fermented separately. The free-run lots that exhibited a plush, silky texture were selected for this Pinot Noir. Malolactic fermentation was completed in barrel and the wine was aged in oak for 9 months in a mix of new, second- and third-use French barrels. Awarded Gold from the San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition as well as Gold Medal from the Los Angeles Wine & Spirits Competition. 		MacMurray Russian River Valley Reserve Pinot Noir 2011
Pasta Course "Chef Jason’s Sunday Supper" (Mild Italian Sausage, Fresh Basil And Tomato Ragout Slow Cooked For Hours With Rigatoni And Shredded Asiago)
Brancaia TRE is a blend of 80% Sangiovese and 20% Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon. The basis for this wine, are the grapes from our three estates: Brancaia (Castellina), Poppi (Radda) and Brancaia in Maremma (Grosseto). The wine ages 12 months in French tonneaux. 		Brancaia Tre IGT Rosso Toscano 2011
Beef Course Grilled Flatiron Steak (Caramelized Onions And Mushrooms With Harissa Dusted Fried Haricot Verts)
Las Rocas de San Alejandro is located in the region of Calatayud, about 150 miles northeast of Madrid, and is centered around the rivers of Jiloca and Jalon. Although there are still few wineries in the zone, Las Rocas is beginning to show with their wines why this region is so special. A collaboration among the young Spanish winemakers of Bodegas San Alejandro and French and American wine specialists, Las Rocas is a testament to passionate winemaking with a modern view Las Rocas wines speak to the distinctive varietal character of Garnacha. This has a deep ruby color, with a spicy, rich cranberry bouquet. This well-structured wine from vines are between 50 and 100 years old with dark cherry flavors and elegant hints of oak, with round, supple tannins and a fruit-filled finish. 		Las Rocas Garnacha Vinas Viejas 2012
Cheese Course Smoked Gouda, White Cheddar & Gorgonzola (Rosemary Crackers And Salted Almonds)
The Gallo Signature Series brings to life the enduring legacy of Ernest and Julio Gallo, and it celebrates its family’s vision for the future. After more than two decades as a winemaker, Gina Gallo embarked on a journey to tell the family’s story through a deeply personal collection of wines. With incomparable access to some of California's most sought-after William Hills Estate vineyards, Gina is able to tap into the diverse collection of estate vineyards to hand-select the finest Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. Blending the Cabernet with Petit Verdot grapes from Monte Rosso, the legendary mountaintop vineyard in Sonoma Valley, Gina made a robust, elegant wine to complement the Burgundy-style varietals in the Gallo Signature Series. The grapes remained in contact with the skins for approximately 15 -20 days to enhance flavor and color extraction. Following primary fermentation, the wine was racked into barrels for malolactic fermentation and aged in oak for 25 months. A vivid and complex wine, this wine displays flavors of currant, cassis, dark fruit, chocolate and cherry on the palate. Velvety tannins meld with hints of warm oak to create a long, supple finish. 92 points - Robert Parker, the Wine Advocate December 2013. 		Gallo Signature Series Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2011