Axel Schug joins us for a special AWM Wine Dinner
Our friend Tom Leiner stopped in recently with samples to taste for our September 18th Schug dinner. I was completely blown away once again by the quality and fineness of the entire lineup and immediately reminded why Schug is certainly one of my favorite West Coast producers. These gorgeous wines are the epitome of elegance and should be on your radar for dinner parties and gatherings now and through the Holidays.
Mike Moore of the Blind Pig Supper Club and Aux Bar has put together a stellar menu! Here's the lineup:
Sunburst Trout Crudo - Compressed Honeydew Melon, Cucumber, Serrano Chile, Dill, Chèvre and Yogurt
2017 Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc
Wood Grilled Shrimp - Warm Gem Potato Salad, Toasted Mustard Seed, Fennel Fronds, Summer Corn Broth
2016 Carneros Chardonnay
Wild Mushrooms on Grilled Sourdough - Duxelle, Garlic, Arugula Pistou
2016 Carneros Pinot Noir
Wood Grilled Short Rib - Summer Herbs & Lemon Gremolata
2013 Sonoma Valley Merlot
Herb Dusted Lamb - Broccoli Puree, Confit Tomato & Olive Salad
2015 Sonoma Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Bonus --We'll have Schug Estate selections available for a taste:
2016 Carneros Estate Chardonnay
2015 Carneros Estate Pinot Noir
About Schug Winery
Founded in 1980, Schug Carneros Estate Winery is the showcase and life-long dream of one of California’s most celebrated winemakers. Walter Schug’s reputation blossomed during his tenure as founding winemaker for Joseph Phelps Vineyards in the 1970s. While at Phelps, he made California’s first proprietary Bordeaux-Style blend (Insignia) and legendary vineyard designated Cabernets (Backus and Eisele Vineyards).
Drawing on his long experience in the production of fine wines in both Europe and California, Walter set up his own winery with his wife Gertrud in the cool, marine climate of the Carneros Appellation. Here he could focus on the Pinot Noir and Chardonnay varietals that had always been close to his heart. Walter and Gertrud's son Axel is the current managing partner of the property.
The evening will feature a 5-course dinner complete with 5 specially paired wines. Axel Schug will be on hand to guide us through the evening. This is sure to be an epic evening, so make your reservation today!
$79.99 plus tax, and includes food, wine. and gratuity.
Call for reservations and reserved seating
828-253-0060