I’m a fan of food-friendly LIOCO wines—this dinner at ~SPRUCE~looks like a great way to savor a bunch of them at once! From the event announcement: “LIOCO is the result of an ongoing conversation between Matt Licklider, a seasoned wine import specialist, and Kevin O’Connor, former wine director at Michelin two-star Spago-Beverly Hills, about whether California could produce a true wine of origin. They have sought out some of the best vineyard sites in California, with the belief that a strong vineyard produces better wine. Inspired by the traditional winemaking practices of Europe, they chose to make the wine with as little intrusion as possible. The two were curious to see if the same methods of production were adhered to in both the cellar and the vineyards, would there be differences in the final wine? The results speak for themselves. The wines are true, honest, and show tipicity. This dinner will highlight some of the top vineyards in California for Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. ”
The menu:
Grilled Striped Bass / Lobster Tortelli / Tahitian Pomelo
Chardonnay, Durell Vineyard 2007
; Chardonnay, Heitz Vineyard, Sonoma Coast 2006
Roasted Pancetta-Wrapped Squab / Caramelized Turnips with Savory / Preserved Plums
Indica, Mendocino County 2008
Roasted and Cured Becker Lane Pork / Italian Butter Beans / Spiced Caramelized Quince
Michaud Pinot Noir, Chalone Appellation, Monterey County 2007;
Klindt Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2007
Farmstead Cheese
Chardonnay, Charles Heitz, Late Harvest 2006
Event Info
Monday Jan 18, 2010
6:30pm
$130, exclusive of tax and gratuity
