Winemaker Dinner at Sequoia (Placerville)
Madroña Cabernets

June 26, 2009—6:30 PM
$75/person, all inclusive.  RSVP required.

Do you love Cab?  I mean, do you really love Cabernet Sauvignon?  If you do, this is a dinner you cannot miss! 

We will be serving selected Cabernet Sauvignons from the past three decades, back to 1987!  (If you think about it, we could have Cab lovers at this dinner younger than the wine they are drinking!)  We pride ourselves on the ageability of our wines, and this is where you can experience what we achieve. 

Not many wineries can provide such an opportunity, nor many restaurants thrive on the challenge of so many distinct Cabernets.  This is truly unique!
We hope to see you at Sequoia.

Madroña Wine Dinner

• M • E • N • U •
Hors d’ Oeuvres
Caramelized Scallop & Onions
Reserve Chardonnay, El Dorado, 2007
Soup
Oxtail and Porcini
Cabernet Sauvignon, El Dorado, 1987
Salad
Asian Duck Tostada
Cabernet Sauvignon, El Dorado, 1991
First Relieve
Grilled Sturgeon on Spring Berry Compote 
& Black Pepper Pasta
Cabernet Sauvignon, El Dorado, 2005
Intermezzo
Cabernet Sorbet
Entree
Venison Medallions Wild Cherries & Tarragon Cream
Quintet, El Dorado, 2001
Dessert
Chocolate Ganache Gateaux with Spring Fruit
Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon (100% Cabernet),
El Dorado, 2005

Soundbites
June 19th, 2009 
6:00 pm

$65/person

RSVP required

If you haven’t had a chance to experience Madroña’s Soundbites with the Sacramento Philharmonic, this is the time.  Not only does our winery have fantastic acoustics (totally unbeknownst to us), but this is an opportunity to really get up close and personal with classical music.  Limited to 40 people, one can lose himself in the elegance of the atmosphere and the soothing ambiance of the viola, harp and flute.

To make this even more special, we are releasing our first Black Label Cabernet Franc, ever!  If you liked the 2006 Cabernet Franc, you’ll love the 2006 Black Label Cabernet Franc.  This is one big, dense wine, showcasing the elegance of Cabernet Franc while always letting you know who’s in control.  With only 24 cases made (one barrel), this wine is very special.

HeyDay Café will be preparing four exquisite dishes to pair with our Black Label wines.  Each dish will highlight a different wine: 

2007 Black Label Chardonnay

2007 Black Label Riesling

2006 Black Label Cabernet Franc

2005 Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon.

There is a reason why this event is amongst our favorites.  The evenings are surreal and magical, and that is what life is all about. 

If you're interested in coming, please call the winery at 530/644-5948