LYNMAR ESTATE INTRODUCES NEW WINE & FOOD EXPERIENCES TO COZY UP WITH THIS FALL AND WINTER
SEBASTOPOL, Ca. (October 2010) –With the onset of Fall, Lynmar Estate offers up several new reasons to make the Russian River Valley your destination. Nestled in the redwoods and surrounded by the iconic Quail Hill vineyards, Lynmar Estate showcases the best of California wine-country. Whether it is enjoying a warm Panini and Pinot Noir pairing next to the fireplace, participating in a hands-on wine seminar taught by one of the our experts, or waking up in the beautiful guest house with breathtaking views of the Laguna de Santa Rosa, Lynmar Estate offers an unforgettable experience.
Pinot and Panini Pairings (1:00 p.m. on Thurs, Fri & Sat; reservations required; $45.00 per person)
The new Panini and Pinot Pairing celebrates the chill in the air and the approach of winter. For the season, we move our pairings indoors where you will be seated in a cozy spot by the fireplace. In a nod to the season, Chef Sandra Simile has prepared menu of comfort food, to be served family style and enjoyed with friends. The locovore meal will feature warm roasted vegetables and a Panini made from artisan bread sourced from Beth’s Nightingale Bakery in Forestville and local meats and cheeses. These will be paired with the 2007 and 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs which are perfect examples of vintage variation in the Russian River Valley. The 2007 Pinot Noir is light, elegant and fruit forward and pairs beautifully with fresh roasted vegetables. The 2008 Pinot Noir on the other hand is much more muscular and a good match for a hearty winter Panini.
Wine Education Lectures (3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; reservations required; $10 per person)
The best way to learn about wine is to drink it! Join us on Saturdays and take a deep dive into Russian River Wines with Lynmar experts such as consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs, winemaker Bibiana Gonzalez Rave and Chef Sandra Simile. In this series, each host will review topics such as the differences between the 2007 and 2008 vintages for the Russian River Valley, ways to hone sensory perception and techniques for pairing wine and food.
Space is limited so make your reservations early before spots fill up. See the schedule below:
Dates and Topics:
Saturday, January 22, 2011 – 2007 v. 2008 Vintage for Russian River Pinot Noir with consulting Winemaker Paul Hobbs
Saturday, February XX, 2011 – Wine and Food Pairings with Lynmar Executive Chef Sandra Simile
Saturday, March 12, 2011 – Sensory Training with Winemaker Bibiana Gonzalez Rave
Saturday, April XX, 2011 – Worldly Pinots: New Zealand, Burgundy, Willamette Valley and the Russian River (host TBD)
Saturday, May 21, 2011 – Pairing Personality and Wine with Tasting Room Manager Bill Shortridge
‘Cooking Light’ Food and Wine Pairings (Offered on Wednesday’s by reservation only; 6 person minimum; $125 per person)
This October, Cooking Light featured Lynmar for a 9-page food and wine special featuring some of Chef Similes most popular and wine friendly recipes. In response to the overwhelming requests for this featured meal, we are offering it for our Wednesday afternoon formal Food and Wine Pairing lunches. Fresh, locally sourced and seasonal ingredients are transformed into four delicious and healthy courses and paired with Estate produced-and-bottled wine for an unforgettable epicurean experience. The menu:
First Course Mixed Lettuce, Pear and Goat Cheese Salad with Citrus Dressing paired with Lynmar Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Second Course: Roasted Butternut Squash Risotto with Sugared Walnuts paired with Lynmar Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
Third Course: Roasted Breast of Chicken with Pinot Sauce, Rosemary Roasted Fingerling Potatoes and Buttered Green Beans & Mushrooms paired with Lynmar Quail Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
Dessert: Honey-Baked Black Mission Figs with Orange and Ginger
Path of the Grape (1:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday or by appointment; weather permitting; complimentary)
The Path of the Grape is an immersion into the world of wine and an experience that describes the journey of the grape from the vine to the bottle. The experienced and passionate tasting room manager, Bill Shortridge, will be your guide through the iconic Quail Hill Vineyards to the state-of-the-art gravity flow winery, where you may get a glimpse of harvest activities run by winemaker Bibiana González Rave. Along the way, Bill will show you some of the oldest Pinot Noir vines in the Russian River Valley and describe the advantage of having 14 clones on this exquisite terroir of maritime climate and varied soil types. As you traverse the path of the grape, Bill will describe the careful processes of farming employed to protect the precious Laguna de Santa Rosa. The tour ends in the caves where the exquisite wines age until they are ready to be bottled.
Bliss House Retreat
Nestled in the vineyards of Lynmar Estate and overlooking the magnificent Laguna de Santa Rosa in Western Sonoma County, the Bliss House is a tranquil retreat from which to experience the treasures of wine country. Guests can escape to the Bliss House for a weekend of relaxation featuring special experiences tailored to fit each guests needs. The Bliss House features three bedrooms, three-and-a-half bathrooms, two commercial kitchens, plush linens and floor-to-ceiling windows that wrap around the house. Once served only as an occasional retreat for VIP guests, it is now available to the public for $900 per night March through October and $750 per night November through February. Contact Candi Norris for details and reservations (candi@lynmarestate.com).
CONTACT:
Andrea Kaplan FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Lynmar Estate Lynmar Estate
andrea@lynmarestate.com 3909 Frei Road
(707) 829-3374 ext. 107 Sebastopol,CA 95472
707.829.3374
About Lynmar Estate
Lynmar Estate produces limited-quantity, ultra-premium Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines from the Russian River Valley region of Sonoma County. Lynmar Estate’s proprietor, Lynn Fritz, and his wife Anisya, provide a subtle yet firmly committed stewardship to the land through innovation and preservation of the delicate ecosystem in the this unique part of the Russian River Valley. For more information, please visit www.lynmarestate.com or call 707.829.3374.
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