Tasters Guild Event Details (and online reservations form)






	Fourth 2010 Tasters Guild Event FOUR DECADES OF NAPA VALLEY ESTATE WINEGROWING Winemaker Dinner with Hailey Trefethen, Trefethen Vineyards
	at Carson's American Bistro, 2000 Commonwealth Boulevard, Ann Arbor Thursday, April 8; 7:00 pm
	Four decades and three generations. Eugene and Katie Trefethen became the first generation when they purchased in 1968 the venerable Eshcol property and its ghost winery in the Oak Knoll area of southern Napa Valley. From 1973 forward John and Janet Trefethen have managed the 600 acre estate and winery. Since 2007, their daughter Hailey has begun learning the ropes. When Eshcol was founded in 1886, there were 140 active wineries in Napa Valley. But two world wars, prohibition, and the great depression took it toll. In 1968, the Trefethens found themselves pioneers of a new generation of Napa Valley winegrowers numbering barely two dozen at the time. Come and hear Hailey tell the tale, as well as introduce you to the estate and its wines, and its sustainable agricultural practices
	Enjoy with these Trefethen wines the cuisine of Carson’s American Bistro, a member of the Main Street Ventures group (The Chop House, Palio, Real Seafood Company). The Executive Chef is Beth Crawford, formerly with Toni Benjamin at Food For All Seasons. Carson’s is on Commonwealth, north off Plymouth Road between Green Road and Huron Parkway. Reserve early, as we can accommodate 45 attendees max. Here’s the menu and wine list:
	Mini Southwest Crab Cakes Fried Calamari with Sweet Chili Sauce Rock Shrimp with Jerk Sauce TREFETHEN ESTATE NAPA VALLEY DRY RIESLING Seared Scallops atop Spinach Salad Tossed with Bacon, Toasted Almonds & Herb Vinaigrette TREFETHEN ESTATE NAPA VALLEY CHARDONNAY Roasted Duck with a Creamy Risotto TREFETHEN ESTATE NAPA VALLEY MERLOT Braised Beef Short Ribs TREFETHEN ESTATE NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON Nut Torte TREFETHEN ESTATE LATE HARVEST RIESLING

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	Each Tasters Guild member may bring one non-member guest at the member price. PLEASE NOTE: We make every effort, but refunds cannot be guaranteed without at least 48 hours' notice of cancellation.	How Many?
	By April 1 Tasters Guild MEMBER cost is $65.00 each:
	After April 1 Tasters Guild MEMBER cost is $67.50 each:
	By April 1 NON-member or AAWC-only member cost is $70.00 each:
	After April 1 NON-member or AAWC-only member cost is $72.50 each: