Presidio Wine Dinner at Ciudad

Ciudad is proud to showcase the certified organic and Biodynamic® wines of Presidio Winery. Enjoy a culinary and sensory adventure combining the bold flavors of the Latin World with the exciting textures, aromas, and flavors of fine wine and the live music of Calé.

Ciudad’s Presidio Wine Dinner also celebrates the release of Presidio’s 2007 Estate Chardonnay, with guests being the first to sample this sure to be remarkable vintage.

Presidio Wine Dinner
Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 7:30 p.m.
$75 Per Person for a 4-Course Wine Dinner
Vegetarian Menu Also Available
Live Music by Calé

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Fresh Hearts of Palm Salad with avocado, watercress,
tangerine, pistachio, and citrus vanilla vinaigrette

Estate Chardonnay (unfiltered), Presidio Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, CA, 2007

Tasting Notes: From certified organically and Biodynamically® grown grapes grown on the Presidio cool-climate estate vineyard. Aged for 10 months in Allier and Vosges French oak barrels with 100% malolactic fermentation. Lush pippin apple aromas followed by hazelnut and mineral elements, giving way to a buttery, toasty spice background.

Geoduck Clam Ceviche with ginger, persian cucumber, bermuda onion,
manzana chile, and fresh cherry salsa; served with taro root chips

Estate Syrah Rosé, Presidio Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, CA, 2007

Tasting Notes: Hand-picked, certified organically and Biodynamically® grown grapes from the Presidio estate vineyard in the Purisima Hills, fermented at a cool 50 degrees F in stainless steel tanks to retain fruit-oriented freshness. This dry rosé is bursting with strawberry and berry aromas and has a nice, high acidity.

Muscovy Duck Carnitas with poblano corn bread pudding,
wild arugula and smoked duck salad, and ancho gastrique

Estate Pinot Noir (unfiltered), Presidio Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, CA, 2006

Tasting Notes: Produced from certified organically and Biodynamically® grown grapes from the Presidio cool-climate estate vineyard located west of the Santa Rita Hills. Barrel aged 12 months in French oak. Aromas of cherry, violets, leather, and spice. Moderate/soft tannins with a toasty oak finish.

Pecan and Date Stuffed Phyllo with spanish cabrales blue cheese in a
crispy phyllo espresso crust; served with kumquats, blackberries, and honey

Port (unfiltered), Amador County, CA, 2004

Tasting Notes: From 75% Touriga Nacional and 25% Tinta Cao grapes picked late in the season to develop the concentrated flavors and aromas. Concentrated plum, blackberry, and spice aromas. Berry compote fruit flavors followed by spicy brown sugar and a silky smooth oak finish.