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The Menu:
February 15^th, 2013

2011 “Lola” (Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Blend)

Japanese Hamachi Sashimi, Ruby Grapefruit, Avocado, Watercress, Soy Citrus Broth

2010 La Rochelle Chardonnay, Dutton-Morelli Lane, Russian River Valley

Mushroom Risotto Stuffed Piquillo Pepper, Arugula Pesto

2009 La Rochelle Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands

Pork Belly Confit Potato Skins, Salsa Verde, Manchego

2009 La Rochelle Pinot Noir, Donum Estate, Carneros

Smoke Duck Fettuccine, Mixed Mushrooms, Broccolini, Rosemary Cream

2009 Steven Kent Petite Verdot, Ghielmetti Vineyard, Livermore Valley

Pommegrante Molasses Braised Beef Short Ribs, Green Kale, Fingerling Potato

2009 Steven Kent Cabernet, Home Ranch Vineyard, Livermore Valley

Bacon Wrapped Filet, Gorgonzola Potato Gratin, Haricot Vert, Herb Butter, Green Peppercorn Sauce

For today’s 4-6pm Twitter tasting, I’ve made arrangements with Jim  Demetriades  to conduct the tasting at his restaurant, The Rafters, one of three restaurants at his newly refurbished Sierra Nevada Resort. He asked Executive Chef Kerry Mechler to come up with a menu to pair with the wines–and what a menu it is! I am sooo excited!

Follow the action on Twitter by checking out the hashtag #StevenKentWines and, if you have a Twitter account, follow me @Art Predator,  and join the conversation with twenty or so other bloggers across the country, all posting photos and tasting notes. Steven Mirassou will also be on hand–or on Twitter!–to answer questions and talk about the wines.

PS Read the blog of Steven Kent Mirassou, proprietor and winemaker! It’s great–full of insights about what it takes to get that bottle of wine onto your table!

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