Topel Winemaker Dinner

Join Topel Winery at H2 Hotel's "Spoonbar!" restaurant for a winemaker dinner with Marcus Topel on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 5:30 p.m.

A special rate is available at for guests attending the Topel Wine Maker Dinner.  Please contact h2hotel reservations at 707-922-5251 and mention the Topel Wine Dinner to receive the discounted rate for the evening -  
$175.00 for the Eco King room.

Dinner Menu with Accompanying Wines

First Course~
Chilled grilled prawns with an avocado mousse and alfalfa sprouts.
*2010 Chardonnay Classique~ Mendocino
A real beauty!  Bright, golden, with a nose of  honeysuckle and luscious tropical  fruit.

Second Course~
Duck confit and lamb sausage  cassoulet.
*2009 Pinot Noir Reserve~ Monterey
A glass full of rubies! This Pinot has a bouquet laden with pomegranates, sour cherries, rose petal, orange peel and mulling spices.

Main Course~
Braised short ribs with butternut squash puree and Swiss chard.
*2007  Cabernet Sauvignon~ Battuello Vineyard St.
Helena
From old vines in St. Helena. Reminiscent of briary, dark berries and a hint of charcoal.  Tannins are copious, but very smooth. Delicious!

Dessert Course~
Flourless peanut butter chocolate cake with salted caramel and candied peanuts. *Gluten  free.
*2007 Syrah Noir~ (Cuvee Donnis)
Mendocino
A true show stopper! The hallmarks of a great Syrah are there-gorgeous, rich, dark fruits  and a most silky mouthfeel.