“At the core of Foxglove is Bob Varner, also the winemaker at Varner Wines. Starting from their first vintage in 1991, Bob sources the wine from a variety of places, all of which are in Edna Valley. The resulting wine has Central Coast appellation pricing and is full of the complex fruit flavors that the Edna Valley appellation is known for.
Edna Valley, a relatively small appellation, grows mostly Chardonnay on about 1000 acres. The entire acreage is tightly controlled by a few owners employing the most up-to-date vineyard practices that give the valley impressive evenness. Located just south of San Luis Obispo, its vineyards are some of California's closest to the Pacific Ocean. Mild winters, cool, foggy summer, and clay-loam soils produce a combination of flavors that have been described as "textbook Central Coast."
1st Course
Grilled Southwest Shrimp
smoked chili butter, tomatillo salsa
Wine-Foxglove Chardonnay, Central Coast
“Foxglove Chardonnay always represents a great value. With this wine you have the richness of fruit from California's Central Coast giving you tropical notes. However, the wine is bottled without going through malolactic fermentation and has no oak on it so it maintains a very clean profile. Great on its own or with food it's a very versatile Chardonnay.”
2nd Course
Asian BBQ Chicken
coconut-lime rice, papaya salad
Wine- Foxglove Pinot Noir, Central Coast
“The 2018 Pinot Noir is another superb value from brothers Jim and Bob Varner. Succulent red/purplish berry fruit, spice, hard candy and floral notes jump from the glass in an exuberant, racy Pinot loaded with character. Ripe, racy flavors and mid-weight structure make for a compelling and delicious bottle of wine. Aging in steel keeps the fruit bright.”
Entrée
Korean Short Rib Tacos
Asian slaw, pickled vegetable, corn tortilla
Wine-Foxglove Cabernet Sauvignon, Paso Robles
“The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles shows just how appealing the vintage is. Aging in steel and bottling early brings out the aromatic, juicy side of Cabernet. The 2016 is not exactly complex, but it is absolutely delicious. It will make a terrific house pour over the next few years.”
Dessert
Pear Crisp with Dried Cranberries
$45 per person