Dear Friends,

Pinot Noir is one of the great food pairing wines and recently there have been several opportunities here at the winery to enjoy the combination of wonderful cuisine and WillaKenzie Estate wines.

The photos above feature a luncheon prepared by Chef Paul Bachand for International Pinot Noir Celebration participants in late July. On the evening of August 14th, Cellar Club Members relished the cuisine of Chef Kris Utz of Renaissance Catering during a Wine Dinner in the tasting room. Kris also presented a wine and food pairing seminar with assistant winemaker Dominique Mahé during Day in the Vineyard. Thanks to those of you who visited the winery over the weekend for this event. We hope you enjoyed yourself and we would be interested in hearing any comments or suggestions you might have.

Look for news in future monthly emails about upcoming gastronomic opportunities, like the September 28th dinner at SPRUCE in San Francisco, described below. Lastly, don't forget that there are recipes paired with each wine on our website - www.willakenzie.com. Bon appétit!


Our Tasting Room is now open 11 - 5 PM daily
Our Tasting Fee is $15.00, refundable with a minimum wine purchase of $25.00
Tasting will continue to be complimentary for Cellar Club Members and up to 4 guests.



2006 PIERRE LÉON SPECIAL OFFERED THROUGH SEPTEMBER 12TH

Join WillaKenzie Estate proprietor Bernard Lacroute for a wine dinner at San Francisco's SPRUCE, named Best New Restaurant of 2008 by Esquire Magazine. The featured wines for this dinner, including rare library Pinot Noirs, will be paired with Chef Mark Sullivan's contemporary American cuisine.

Menu and Wine Pairings


Gougers
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Blanc 2008

Raw and Cooked Heirloom Apples / Citrus and Parmesan
WillaKenzie Estate Chardonnay 2007

Roasted Guinea Hen Breast & Foie Gras / Late Harvest Berries
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir - Aliette 2002
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir - Aliette 2006

Red Wine Braised Guinea Hen Leg / Pancetta and Figs
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir - Terres Basses 2001
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir - Terres Basses 2006

Farmstead Cheese
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Gris - Late Harvest 2006

$130 Exclusive of Tax and Gratuity

SPRUCE
3640 Sacramento St
San Francisco

FOR RESERVATIONS OR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CALL SPRUCE AT 415 931 5100

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WINE DINNER AT SPRUCE IN SAN FRANCISCO - SEPTEMBER 28TH

Join WillaKenzie Estate proprietor Bernard Lacroute for a wine dinner at San Francisco's SPRUCE, named Best New Restaurant of 2008 by Esquire Magazine. The featured wines for this dinner, including rare library Pinot Noirs, will be paired with Chef Mark Sullivan's contemporary American cuisine.

Menu and Wine Pairings


Gougers
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Blanc 2008

Raw and Cooked Heirloom Apples / Citrus and Parmesan
WillaKenzie Estate Chardonnay 2007

Roasted Guinea Hen Breast & Foie Gras / Late Harvest Berries
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir - Aliette 2002
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir - Aliette 2006

Red Wine Braised Guinea Hen Leg / Pancetta and Figs
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir - Terres Basses 2001
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Noir - Terres Basses 2006

Farmstead Cheese
WillaKenzie Estate Pinot Gris - Late Harvest 2006

$130 Exclusive of Tax and Gratuity

SPRUCE
3640 Sacramento St
San Francisco

FOR RESERVATIONS OR MORE INFORMATION
PLEASE CALL SPRUCE AT 415 931 5100

To visit SPRUCE online click Here