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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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