Truchard Wine Dinner at Cafe Maxx with Anthony Truchard

Wednesday, February 22, 2017 - 07:00 PM

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“It is the wine that leads me on,
the wild wine that sets the wisest man to sing at the top of his lungs,
laugh like a fool – it drives the man to dancing...
it even tempts him to blurt out stories better never told.”
? Homer, The Odyssey

 

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I may be gone for the rest of the month but we still have a few tastings going on in my absence like this one with one of the best small family owned wineries in Napa Valley.  We have the next generation of the Truchard family, Anthony Truchard is in town and chef Oliver Saucy has prepared a special five course tasting menu to showcase the newest releases from one of the last family owned wineries in Napa.  The fee for this tasting is $95 + Tax + Gratuity, for reservations call 954-782-0606.


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Truchard Wine Dinner at Cafe Maxx with Anthony Truchard
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
7:00 PM

 

Pass Arounds

Tuna poke & vanilla-ginger oil
Dried apricot & chicken philo purses
Poached pear with shrimp

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Truchard Roussanne Carneros 2014
Price: $21.50    Sale $18.92    Case $220

Tropical aromas of honeysuckle, pineapple and jasmine, with highlights
of passion fruit and vanilla. The mouth is bright and clean, with flavors of white
nectarine, pear, and fresh apricot. Firm acidity provides a lengthy finish of citrus, mineral, and spice.

 

First Course

Grilled diver sea scallop over jasmine & almond rice pilaf, charred pineapple Carpaccio Lemon-lime beurre blanc and green beans

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Truchard Carneros Chardonnay 2014
Price: $24.00       Sale $21.12          Case $245

A floral nose of green apple, pineapple, and honeysuckle; with hints of nutmeg, fig, and toasted oak.  The mouth is clean and bright, filled with flavors of pear, lemon, and lime.  Firm acidity provides a crisp finish of citrus, mineral, and spice.

Second course

Tea cured breast of Moulard duck, pomegranate shaved rhubarb, red watercress Foie gras brioche toast, balsamic cranberry gastrique

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2014 Truchard Pinot Noir Carneros
Price: $29.75    Sale $26.18    Case $304
Quantity in Stock: 25

Vineyard: Seven separate clonal selections of Pinot Noir grow on the Truchard Estate Vineyard. Two “Martini” clones, the “Pommard” clone, the “Swan” clone; and several new selections from France - Dijon 115, 667, 777. Each selection provides a unique element of aromatic fruit, spice, and texture to the blend. The vines range from 16 - 38 years in age. They are planted in several select sites that take full advantage of the thin soils, rolling hills, and cooler temperatures; factors which combine to make the Carneros region ideal for producing Pinot Noir.

 

Third Course

Currant & cassis glazed elk loin, new potato and brie au gratin potatoes Roasted winter vegetables and berry-red wine sauce

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2013 Truchard The Shepherd Carneros
Price: $18.75    Sale $16.50    Case $192
Quantity in Stock: 52

 

Fourth Course

Triple pepper seared NY strip steak, cheesy fried polenta, Zinfandel sauce Medley of caramelized onions with candied shallots and broccolini

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2013 Truchard Cabernet Sauvignon Napa
Price: $30.00    Sale $26.40    Case $306
Quantity in Stock: 6

Rich aromas of plum, cherry, and cassis; highlighted with cedar and vanilla. The mouth is layered with jammy flavors of raspberry, red currants, and black cherry. Ripe tannins focus the palate and provide a lengthy finish of spice and red fruit.

 

Dessert
Dried apricot and apple Charlotte, vanilla ice cream and honey caramel sauce

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Truchard Roussanne Botrytis Napa 2009 (375ml)
List $45.00     Sale $39.60    Case $459

A floral nose of dried apricots, honeysuckle and peach; accented with
nutmeg and sandalwood. The mouth is filled with intense flavors of nectarine, baked apple, and wild flower honey. Firm acidity provides a crisp finish of citrus and spice.

 

This dinner is $95+tax+gratuity per person. For reservations call 954-782-0606.

 

A bit about Truchard Winery:

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Truchard Vineyards was established in 1974, when Tony and Jo Ann Truchard came to the Carneros region of the Napa Valley and purchased a 20-acre parcel of land. They transformed what was an abandoned prune orchard into a vineyard and began selling the fruit to a local winery. Through hard work and dedication they quickly developed a reputation as one of the outstanding vineyards in Carneros.  Over the past 31 years the Truchard Estate Vineyard has grown to 400 acres, of which 270 acres are planted.  The Truchards now sell grapes to more than 20 premiere Napa Valley wineries.

The Truchard Estate Vineyard is a series of hills and valleys, which contain a variety of soils: clay, shale, sandstone, volcanic rock and ash. The various combinations of terrain, geology, and marine-moderated temperatures provide unique winegrowing conditions. Currently the vineyard grows 10 different grape varieties, making it one of the most diverse estate vineyards in California. 

In 1989, the Truchards began making wine for themselves using only their estate-grown fruit.  An old barn on the property was converted into a winery; this barn became the symbol for Truchard Vineyards and adorns the top of the wine label.  With the addition of a 10,500 square foot wine cave, the winery has become a beautiful, modern facility.  The winery makes 11 different wines, producing a total of 16,000 cases per year.

Only 20% of the grapes from the Truchard Estate Vineyard are reserved for Truchard wines. The wines are hand-crafted using traditional winemaking techniques, and exemplify the high quality fruit of this unique estate. They are truly: "wines with a sense of place".
Truchard wines have garnered much critical appreciation. Wines from the 1994, 1996, and 1997 vintages have been included in the Wine Spectator's Top 100 wines of the world. The winery was selected as the "Estate Winery of the Year" by Wine & Spirits in 1997 and 1998.

They produce a number of excellent wines at Truchard our favorites are the Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Merlot.  They also make a very good Tempranillo, Zinfandel, Rousanne, Cabernet Franc, Petite Verdot and tiny amount of Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve.  The Chardonnay has probably received the highest praise from the critics, both the 1994 and the 1997 scored (94 Points) in the Wine Spectator.  The 2003 and 2004 vintages of Chardonnay scored (93 & 92 Points) respectively making this their most sought after wine.  We have always liked the Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon the best. 

Carneros is not well-known for its Cabernet Sauvignon. The general belief is that this grape needs warmer temperatures to fully ripen. The fact is the Truchard Vineyards has been growing Cabernet in the cooler Carneros climate for nearly 30 years, with great success. The vines are planted on the warmer, southwest facing slopes for maximum sun exposure. The result is a big wine, with tremendous color and structure.  Cabernet Franc is blended in to provide added softness and complexity.

 

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