Point Pinos Grill in Pacific Grove Announces: The Point Pinos Food and Wine Series Winemaker Dinner with Bernardus, Friday December 9th

Save the Date! On Friday December 9th at 6:30pm, Point Pinos Grill in Pacific Grove will hold its first Winemaker Dinner with Bernardus Wines. End Quote

Salinas, CA (1888PressRelease) November 24, 2011 - Point Pinos Grill located at 79 Asilomar Boulevard in Pacific Grove, Point Pinos Grill has announced their first Winemaker Dinner on Friday, December 9th beginning at 6:30pm with a reception followed by dinner at 7:00 p .m. It will be a 5 course dinner featuring pairings with Bernardus Wines for $68 per person plus tax and gratuity. Space is limited to 36 people. RSVP to (831) 648-5774.

Menu Includes:
1st Course
Prosciutto and Pear Carpaccio
Candied Hazelnuts, Watercress, Vella Dry Jack
Cask Drawn Castelvetro Balsamic. Chef Dory picked up this special Balsamic on a recent trip to Italy from a commune in a village called Castelvetro, just South of Modena.
2010 Sauvignon Blanc Griva Vineyard Arroyo Seco
2nd Course
Pan Roasted Halibut
Stewed White Beans, Top Neck Clams, Thyme,
Olive Oil and Crusty Bread
2009 Chardonnay Monterey County
3rd Course
Braised California Rabbit
Roasted Chanterelles, Glazed Pearl Onions, Crisp Pancetta
Quince Conserve, Pan Jus
2008 Pinot Noir Monterey County
4th Course
Roasted Lamb Loin
Organic Beets, Shafts Blue Cheese and Walnut Butter,
Arugula, Marinus Lamb Stock Reduction
2005 Marinus Estate Carmel Valley
Dessert
Poached Lady Apple
Apple Cider Ice Cream, Apple Fritter, Apple Cider Carmel, Apple Chips
2008 Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc GRIVA Vineyard

About Point Pinos Grill:
Point Pinos Grill rewards diners with fresh, flavorful menus and spectacular seaside views. The Point Pinos Grill menus feature "simply fresh" meals crafted from local, seasonal ingredients reflecting the diversity of our regions bounty. Even the pickiest palettes will find something to love here. Point Pinos Grill is currently open 7 days a week 6:30 am - 7:00 pm for breakfast, lunch and early supper. With expanded hours to include full Dinner service Thursday-Saturday until 10:00pm. Point Pinos is also available 7 days a week as late as 10:00pm to book your private event. The restaurant offers a full range of beer and wine options from the simple to the extravagant. For more information contact (831) 648-5774, info ( @ ) ptpinosgrill dot com or go to www dot ptpinosgrill dot com dot

About Bernardus:
Of the 220 acres, 50 acres have been planted to vineyards of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Sauvignon Blanc. Bernardus ventures forth as the fifth winery to establish vineyards in this sacred valley. While growing Bordeaux-style varieties in our estate vineyards, at Bernardus we are committed to cultivating Chardonnay in cool coastal climates, specifically the Monterey County growing region. Grapes from other superior coastal appellations in California are used to add nuances to the Bernardus blend. The vineyard components are then complemented by many different yeasts and oaks during the winemaking procedure.

Winemaker Dean DeKorth integrates his experience working with the methods and practices of Bernardus winemaking with his own personal intuition and technical expertise. Dean DeKorth, an American, is a French winemaker-all of his early impressions about wine came from his education and apprenticeship in France. A very important part of Dean's Burgundian training was focused on distinguishing aromas and flavor qualities, as well as textural elements in the wine. With this old-world sense of taste, Dean seeks to make wines that flatter the palate. A viticulturalist, enologist, scholar, craftsman, and artist, Dean DeKorth brings to his winemaking a time-honored knowledge of wine and an endless passion -¬ a passion labeled Bernardus.

Press Contact: Marci Bracco (831) 747-7455

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