JoAnn and I enjoyed a wonderful meal with a group of English wine writers at Villa Creek last night.  It was the first time in quite a while that I sat down and had a selection of Villa Creek wines with food.  What impressed me the most was how the wines were so complementary to the food and conversation. I really like the wines I make but it’s not often I enjoy them in such company with the amazing cuisine of chef Tom.   It was nice to enjoy the wine for what it is, a social catalyst that inspires witty conversation and fun.

The wines:

2007 Garnacha

2008 Garnacha

2009 Garnacha

2010 Pink

2004 Mas de Maha

2008 Mas de Maha

2005 Bete Noire

2008 Bete Noire

2008 High Road

The Menu:

Charcuterie plate of Maha Estate Pig- head cheese, country paté, 10 month aged jamon.

Roasted Cauliflower Bagna Cauda

Barbara’s Babies (little gems of romaine) with Moscato vinaigrette

Catalan Spinach

Chorizo stuffed quail over lardon salad

Maha Estate pork rib eyes with buttered potatoes and house made sauerkraut.