Jeanne Bartlett, WINO Director

(805) 484-4196, jbruin.wine@verizon.net

Cell—(805) 216-8803                                                                 

www.winetravellinggroup.com

Norman Vineyards

Sunday, November 15th, 2009, 5:30 p.m.

Art and Lei Norman were looking for a place to realize their dream of growing grapes and making wine and found it in the beautiful hills west of Paso Robles in 1971.  After 20 years of grape growing, they decided to start their own winery.  The winery’s specialty has been elegant Cabernet and Meritage, bold Zinfandels and Chardonnays. Syrah joined the lineup in 2002. Today the wines come from their home vineyards plus other growers throughout the westside of Paso Robles and two other areas to round out the portfolio.  Steve Felton has been the winemaker for the past three years and will traveling in his busy harvest time to be with us to give us inside information about these vintages.  He will be presenting Norman’s wines with a menu specially selected by Chef Robin Nishizaki.

First Course

Seared Abalone Seaweed Salad with a Yuzu Soy Viniagrette

2007 Chardonnay Reserve

Second Course

Chicken Liver Pate with Truffles Topped with Shaved Fennel and Herbed Crostini’s

2005 No Nonsense Red Meritage

Third Course

Crispy Mac and Aged Cheddar Cheese Topped with a Blend Of Exotic Mushrooms

2004 Conquest Cabernet Sauvignon

Fourth Course

Braised Colorado Lamb Shank Topped with a Tellicherry Peppercorn Port Sauce

over Saffron Spinach Risotto

2006 Zinfandel The Monster

Dessert

Dark Chocolate Caramel Cake

2005 Zinfandel Old Vine

Checks, Members $65, Non-Members and Guests, $69, must be made payable to Jeanne Bartlett.   Send to 1358 Saddleback Trail, Camarillo, CA <SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY%3