Porters in the Forest Farm to Fork Winemakers Series: Second Dinner In Honor of Valentine’s Day

Feb. 7, 2015 - PRLog -- Porters in the Forest Announces Its Farm to Fork Winemakers Series For 2015

Second Dinner In Honor of Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 14^th

Featuring Miner Family Winery Napa Valley, Live Music, Farm Fresh Produce from Everyone’s Harvest Farmer Serendipity Farms and Special Dessert Course from Chef Pacal Merle of La Fayatte Bakery

PEBBLE BEACH, CA  -- Porter’s in the Forest getting to the root of good taste.  Throughout 2015, Porters in the Forest will host winemakers dinner that are sure to be an evening of food, wine, conversation and education with a local winemaker or famer. Upon arriving at Porter’s in the Forest attendees will enjoy a glass of wine and an appetizer before meeting our local winemakers or farmers.   The Porters in the Forest culinary team will present guests with a four course meal; each course is paired with wine. Throughout the meal you'll hear from the people who have grown, caught, raised and crafted the items on the table.  You will take a home a special recipe card from Chef.  All Farm tor Fork Winemakers dinners will begin at 6:00 p.m.

Special Valentine’s Day Farm to Fork Winemakers Dinner

Details for Valentine’s Day Saturday, February 14th Farm to Fork featuring Miner Family Winery Napa Valley:

·          Enjoy a five course meal created Chef Johnny

·          Each course is paired with wine

·          Meet a representative from the winery!  Ashleigh E. Hutchison, Western Regional Sales Manager, Miner Family Winery

·          Meet Jaime Collins with Serendipity Farms from Everyone’s Harvest Farmers Markets

·          Enjoy a special dessert course from Chef Pacal Merle of Lafayette Bakery in Carmel

·          Listen to Live Music from   Terrance Serrel and he is a solo Spanish/flamenco guitarist

·          All Farm to Fork Events begin at 6:00 p.m.

·          Cost is $125 per person plus tax and gratuity

·          Event location Porter’s in the Forest (located at Poppy Hill’s Golf Course 3200 Lopez Rd, Pebble Beach, CA 93953 http://poppyhillsgolf.com/

·          Space is limited to 50 attendees.

·          Reservations required.  To make reservations call 831.622.8240.

Menu Includes:

Passed Hors d’ oeuvres

·          Chicharrones, Avocado Mousse, Fennel Powder

·          Tuna Crudo, Nori Cones

·          Schramsburg Blanc De Blancs

Fruits De Mer

·          Caviar, Kumamoto Oyster, Scallop, Saki & Serendipity Meyer Lemon Nage

·          2013 'Simpson Vineyard' Viognier, Madera County

Crispy Brioche & Pear

·          Mascarpone, Prosciutto, Vanilla, Serendipity Farms Greens

·          2010 'Wild Yeast' Chardonnay, Napa Valley

A Gift from Porters in the Forest

·          Apple Geranium Sorbet

Loup De Mer

·          Kabocha Squash, Sunchoke, Treviso, Bouillabaisse Sauce

·          2012 Rosella's Vineyard, Santa Lucia highlands

Roasted Filet of Beef

·          Petite Carrots, Crispy Short Rib, Potato Mousseline, Onion Marmalade, Beef Jus

·          2010 'the Oracle' Stagecoach Vineyard, Napa valley

Dessert Course

·          Guest Chef Pacal Merle of Lafayette Bakery

Winery Partner:

Miner Family Winery Napa Valley Statement.  Each wine at Miner is crafted in a style to encapsulate the distinctive elements and the indelible fingerprints of their respective vineyards.  We have sought and secured a number of California’s finest vineyard sites, but only those allowing complete farming control. It is this level of detail and control, from vine to wine, that ensures a wine’s consistency and quality. Our relationships with these owners and farmers are paramount to all we do.   To learn more go to http://minerwines.com/.

Farm Partner:

Launched in 2002 by Iris Peppard and four other women, Everyone’s Harvest fills an important community void. As executive director, Peppard oversees the organization’s activities, including markets, interactive cooking workshops, and the Shoreline Garden in Marina.

Save the date for our March – May Winemakers Dinners:

·          Saturday, March 28th Farm to Fork

·          Thursday, April 23rd Farm to Fork

·          Friday, May 29th Farm to Fork