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Comanche Cellars Wine Dinner At Casa Nostra
Giddyup to Casa Nostra to meet Comanche Cellars Winemaker, Michael Simons, a local vintner whose label is named for his childhood horse.
This will be one special evening of wine, food, conversation, live music and merriment!
Casa Nostra Ristorante and Comanche Cellars Winemaker Dinner
March 29, 2016 (Tue) from 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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Cost: $65.00 per person, exclusive of tax & gratuity
Join the fun and meet Winemaker Michael Simons and the Casa Nostra staff for a special five course Italian dinner paired with locally made wines from Monterey County, San Benito County and Calaveras County. You can also brush up on your Italian while you enjoy the evening, as this place is the real thing! Winemaker Michael Simons will be speaking only English as he describes the winemaking process and answers your questions.
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1st course
Fungo Ripieno
Stuffed Portobello mushroom with ricotta, celery, onion, smoked mozzarella
2013 Chardonnay Cedar Lane Vineyard Silver medal winner
2nd course
Fettuccini Pollo
Housemade Fettuccini with chicken, garlic, spinachi, pine nuts, raisins and white wine
2013 Trousseau San Benito County
3rd course
Halibut Livornese
Wild Halibut pan seared with capers, garlic, olives, fresh tomato and a touch of marinara
2011 Tempranillo Calaveras County
4th course
Stufato di Agnello
Braised Lamb, garlic, mint, potatoes, and Italian herbs
2012 Pinot Noir Santa Lucia Highlands Gold medal winner
Dessert
Housemade dark chocolate mousse
2013 Maverick co-fermented Mesa del Sol Syrah and Wheeler vineyard Sangiovese
Reservations are made by calling Casa Nostra Ristorante at 831.609.6132
Live jazz to accompany dinner