Winemaker's Dinner @ The Sea Ranch Lodge! A real treat!

This weekend I was invited to attend the Blanchard Family Winemaker's Dinner at The Sea Ranch Lodge and what a special event it was - and there are more to come!  The Winemaker's Dinners are a wonderful collaboration of premier wines and culinary flare which make exploring and tasting new wines so much fun!  (see pictures below) 
I highly recommend it for a great time out and a great way to enjoy your stay at The Sea Ranch Lodge. 

The Blanchard Family Winemaker's Dinner was fabulous! Mark Blanchard and his brother, James, own and operate Blanchard Family Wine.  At the Winemaker's Dinner event Mark shared his passion, great stories and amazing wines. Their wines are from various appellations of Sonoma County (go Sonoma!), are extremely low-production and limited in availability. Each wine is a unique gem in a bottle and is meant to be shared with friends and family - and that is exactly what it felt like at the Winemakers Dinner.  To see details on the menu (a fabulous 5 course meal - each paired with an exquisite wine!) visit The Sea Ranch Lodge Facebook Page - and see what is coming next! 

Lastly, a special thank you to Terry & Lowell Johnson, The Sea Ranch Lodge's fantastic Management & Marketing duo.  Since their arrival last June we have witnessed a new vigor and buzz with all of their events and we are very grateful to have them with us here in our beautiful corner of the world.  

SO WHILE YOU PLAN YOUR HIKING TOUR WITH UNBEATEN PATH …
Keep Your Calendars Marked! 

For an overview and specific dates of the next Winemaker Dinner events (as well as other fun things happening at The Sea Ranch Lodge) be sure to visit their Special Events page on their website! Below is a quick list of next Winemaker Dinner dates

• February 22nd with Topel Winery

• March 22nd with Fort Ross Winery

• April 26th with Portalupi Winery 

 

1. Mark Blanchard pours his 2011 "Jackson James" Russian River Valley Sonoma County Zinfandel paired perfectly with Chef Phillip Kaufman's Duet of Crisp Braised Pork Belly & Grilled Prawns with Wild Mushrooms. Photo courtesy of Ken Fischang.


















2. Second Course included Special Ops Grapes- the Blanchard Brothers celebrate Black Hawk USAF pilot James Blanchard with SFChronicle Silver Award Winning 2011 Red Scarf Blend Sonoma County wine paired with Grilled Pomegranate Glazed Quail. Photo courtesy of Ken Fischang.


















3. Course Four of Five- Grilled Dry Rub Lamb Loin with Dry Cherry Rice Cake, Vegetable Hash in a Vanilla Vinaigrette with Blanchard Family Wine 2010 Chalk Hill Sonoma County "Cash Allen" Cabernet Sauvignon. Every course was amazing. Photo courtesy of Ken Fischang.



















4. Dessert - our fifth and final course of the night! Vanilla Bean Pot du Creme with Pine Cone Syrup Drizzle! with the Blanchard Family "Winemaker's Surprise": The JCole - a wonderful red named after Mark Blanchard's good friend and mentor Jene. Perfectly paired!
















5. Dinner and fun with (from left to right) Terry Johnson, Mark Blanchard and Lowell Johnson! What fun! and THANK YOU for putting together such a wonderful event for your guests and local residents alike!