Guest Speaker-Gary Bodine, South Central Regional Manager for Rutherford Ranch.
 
1st Course
Roasted Pears with Prosciutto, Walnuts and Gorgonzola
 
Wine-Rutherford Ranch Chardonnay
 
“Comforting notes of baked apple pie with toasted oak notes of caramel and spice. Opens up to reveal mineral and fruity aromas including ripe Asian pear, dried apricot and white peach. A full-bodied wine with bright acidity, suffusing oak flavors show as vanilla and sweet oak through to the palate. Finishes with a hint of lemon meringue pie.”

2nd Course
Veal Cannelloni with Porcini Béchamel

Wine-Scott Family Russian River Pinot Noir
 
“A sweet sage and cherry bouquet with notes of toasted oak and dark roasted coffee, with subtle flavors of dried cherry, vanilla, berries and fresh rosemary. Crisp acidity is balanced with robust tannins for a mouth-filling texture and long, luxurious finish. Richly textured with balanced acidity, silky tannins and a smooth, lingering finish.”

Entrée
Wine-Braised Pork with Chestnuts and Sweet Potatoes
 
Wine-Two Range Napa Red
 
“Rutherford Ranch’s Two Range Red Blend, so-named for the Vaca and Mayacamas Mountain ranges which border Napa Valley, is an interesting blend of Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Petit Verdot. I say “interesting” because there’s a grape in the mix that isn’t usually blended with the others.”

Dessert
Pumpkin Cheesecake

"We are family-owned and managed, and for three generations our family has been committed to earth-friendly winegrowing.
"Sustainable" viticulture is not only good for the environment, it results in higher quality fruit, a prerequisite for crafting world-class wines.
The winery is located on Napa Valley's scenic Silverado Trail within the Rutherford District. Of Napa's sixteen designated AVAs (American Viticultural Area), Rutherford is renowned for producing unsurpassed Cabernet Sauvignon along with other premium grape varietals.
Visitors are welcomed seven days a week and can relax and stroll in our estate's 100-year-old olive grove with prior appointment.
History
Rutherford Ranch Winery is on the site of the original Round Hill Winery that was founded in 1978 by Ernie Van Asperen, Virginia Van Asperen and Charlie Abela. When the Van Asperens retired in 2000, Marko and Theo Zaninovich, long-time shareholders with the Van Asperen family, acquired the winery. The estate vineyards were replanted with superior vines and the winery and tasting room have since undergone significant renovations.
Yet, the estate's 100-year-old olive grove and unpretentious charm remain essentially unchanged."