57th Annual Vintage Tour,
Russian River Valley

Saturday, September 23, 2000

Vineyard and Winery Tours

Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards

• 1999 Chardonnay, Russian River Ranches
• 1997 Chardonnay, Cutrer Vineyard

Russian Hill Estate Winery

• 1998 Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch, Gail Ann's Vineyard
• 1999 Syrah, Walker Vine Hill -- Barrel Sample
• 1998 Zinfandel

Dutton Ranch
Tour of the vineyard with Warren Dutton

Sebastopol Vineyards

• 1998 Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch
• 1998 Pinot Noir, Dutton  Ranch
• 1999 Syrah, Dutton Ranch, Gail Ann's Vineyard

Dutton Goldfield Winery

• 1999 Chardonnay, Dutton Ranch
• 1999 Pinot Noir, Dutton Ranch

Hartford Estates

Hartford

• 1998 Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
• 1997 Hartford Vineyard Zinfandel
• 1997 Highwire Vineyard Zinfandel

Hartford Court

• 1998 Laura's Chardonnay
• 1998 Arrendell Vineyard Pinot Noir
• 1998 Jennifer's Cuvée Pinot Noir

Luncheon at Richard's Grove and Saralee's Vineyard

The  luncheon has been prepared with food produced by farmers in the Russian River Valley. The dishes will be served family style.

Caterer: Night Owl Catering.

• Squash Blossom Tempura stuffed with  Goat Cheese
• Salad of Local Greens with Blanched Vegetables
• Grilled Wild Mushrooms
• Marinated Tomatoes with Basil, Garlic, and Olive Oil
• 5 Star Anise Liberty Duck Breast with CherryBerry  Sauce
• Couscous with Pine Nuts, Currants and Mint
• Assorted Local Breads and Olive Oil
• Platters of Local Cheeses
• Redwood Hill, Laura Chenel, and Bellwether Farms
• Dessert
• Local Berry and Peach Shortcake with Whipped Cream

Speaker

Marie Gewirz, Russian River Valley Winegrowers

Wines

• 1999 Christopher Creek Viognier
  Russian River Valley, Catie Corner Vineyard
  
   
• 1999 Russian Hill Pinot Noir
  Russian River Valley, special pre-release tasting
  
   
• 1998 De Loach Zinfandel
  Russian River  Valley, Estate Bottled