Underground Dining in the Vineyard

WHAT A WONDERFUL EVENT

I could not have asked for more. New Friends, Great Food, Wonderful Wine and an Amazing Setting, that is what Underground Dining with us is all about!!

It was hot, but quickly the evening cooled down and made for a Magical Evening!

We started the event off with some amazing Starters.

We served the guests 2008 Sparkling Moscato Bianco. Food starters were, Rain Forest Fig Crackers with Ragging 40's Blue Cheese from Venissiom Cheese in Del Mar, topped with fresh Fallbrook Mission Black Figs with honey. In addition, we had more wonderful cheese.

The guests were then off for a private tour of the Vineyard. With pressing happening last weekend, there was so much to see. It is always great to see and learn the entire process of wine making!

Upon arriving back to their seats, the meal started.

Here is what we served:

2008 Sparkling Moscato Bianco
Made from Muscat Canelli grapes used to make Spumante in Italy . Harvested in French Camp Vineyard in San
Luis Obispo. The beautiful bubbles express aromas of peaches and nectarines.

Sea Scallops with Suzie’s Farm Organic Arugula Pesto



2007 Muscat Canelli
Our Muscat Canelli combines outstanding floral fruit nuances with crisp sweetness on the palate. A refreshingly
balanced acidity with lemon rind and banana makes this wine a superb companion to sweet foods and ethnic
dishes, or enjoy by itself well chilled.

Fresh Asparagus Soup with Saffron Croutons

2008 Ambassador’s Reserve Chardonnay
This Chardonnay is a rich and creamy wine which was barrel fermented in 100% French oak. Beginning with ripe
green apple in the nose, followed by luscious tropical fruit and pineapple on the palate, then finishing with
toasted French Oak and vanilla flavors. Enjoy this Chardonnay well chilled!

Carlsbad Heirloom Tomato Salad with Fresh Baratta Cheese, Organic Basil and Truffle Salt

Estate Viognier, “Lotus” Lot #67
Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne are among the varieties that we have pioneered in San Diego County on our
Estate Hillside Vineyards in the San Pasqual Valley. Our “Lotus” is a blend of 76% Viognier with Marsanne and Roussanne
aged in French oak to create a wine rich with vanilla, citrus, floral notes and a pleasant acidity.

Filet Mignon with a Red Wine Reduction Farm Fresh BabyVeggies and Mini Fingerling Potatoes

2007 Coastal Cuvée Merlot
Our Coastal Merlot is a blend of several vineyards in the South Coast region of California . Barrel aged in both
French and American Oak, this wine has flavors of bing cherry, plum and white chocolate. This rich Merlot is an
ideal companion for roasted red meats or hearty pastas. Enjoy now or cellar two to four years.

2008 Chardonnay, Coastal Cuvée
A blend of vineyards from cooler climates, this Chardonnay is a refreshingly crisp wine with flavors of tropical fruit,
apple, and citrus. Medium bodied and well balanced acidity, with hints of toasted oak and vanilla make this
wine an enjoyable example of this popular varietal. Pairs well with fish and fowl, or by itself well chilled.

Roasted Red Grapes with Mascarpone & Rum

California Tawny Port
This limited bottling of our California Tawny Port is a blend of multiple vintages and vineyards from across the state to create a
Uniquely rich and luscious dessert style wine. Pale ruby in color from again in French Oak, enjoy this rich Tawny Port with your favorite dessert now, or cellar five to seven years.



Hope to see you at our next Underground Dinner,

The Underground Chef