We’re partnering with La Crema wines for an exclusive NOWFE dinner you won’t want to miss!
Date:
June 5, 2024
6:30 pm
Menu:
Amuse Bouche
Tuna Crudo
citrus vinaigrette, cucumber-mint puree, crispy capers, Calabrian chili oil, fried basil
La Crema Monterey Rose of Pinot Noir, 2022
First
Chilled Octopus Carpaccio
Caesar, arugula, black pepper, charred lemon
La Crema Sonoma County Sauvignon Blanc, NV
Second
Crab and Wild Mushroom Gnocchi
spring greens puree, confit tomato, beurre noisette, pecan gremolata
La Crema Kelli Ann Chardonnay, 2020
Entree
Veal Osso Bucco
sweet potato polenta, pan jus, sundried tomato, soft herbs
La Crema Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, 2021
Dessert
Buttermilk Panna Cotta
roasted peach coulis, honey, amaretto crumble
La Creme Russian River Valley Brut Rose, NV
Price:
$140 + tax & gratuity
Meet Winemaker Craig McAllister
A New-Zealand native, Craig McAllister spent his first 20 years in Christchurch, New Zealand,
then lived in London for six years. He has travelled extensively throughout the world. He found
himself drawn not just to the wine industry, but to the wine lifestyle due to his love of cooking,
traveling and being outdoors. This led him to Lincoln University in New Zealand, where he
received his Bachelor of Science degree in viticulture and enology.
Craig’s deep passion for winemaking has taken him all over the world, from New Zealand to
Australia, Chile and Cyprus. Craig first joined the La Crema team in 2007 as the Harvest
Enologist. After gaining additional experience abroad, he joined the La Crema team full-time in 2009.
He has been a steward of La Crema’s Monterey program and worked extensively on the
Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. He also helped to further develop La Crema’s esteemed collection
of single vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines. He was promoted to head winemaker in
2017.
For Craig, there is never a dull moment in winemaking. From the rush and intensity of harvest,
to bottling the wines and taking them to market, he continually strives to improve quality.
Craig believes that the best wines are those shared with family and friends over a delicious
meal. He resides in Healdsburg with his family