|BAGNA CAôDA BASH, VINTAGE 1998
A Special Tasting of Food and Wine
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 1998, 12:00 to 4:00 at the winery
| Bagna Caôda Just what is bagna caôda? It is "a concoction born of the local genius and found nowhere else" but in the hills north of Turin, Italy. Bagna calda means "hot bath." In the local dialect it is "bagna caôda," pronounced "banya cowda," a hot dip composed of olive oil, garlic and anchovy made for dipping raw vegetables. Those of you who attended previous Bagna Caôda Bashes can bear witness to how incredibly delicious this dish is. Delicious and distinctive, it sets the Italian theme for our fall food and wine tasting. |
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Guests enjoyed fresh garden veggies dipped in the traditional garlic bath, accompanied by distinctive Ahlgren wines. |
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--- Cucumber/Melon Gazpacho 1997 AHLGREN Semillon, Livermore Valley (A preview tasting.) --- Heirloom Tomato and Bread Salad With Grilled Halibit and Arugula 1997AHLGREN Chardonnay, Ventana |
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| Our chef is Charlie Deal, mastermind of Bagna Caoda Bash ’97,and creator of Oswald's in Santa Cruz, a restaurant beloved by us, and others. Charlie’s newest creation is Charlie Hong Kong, Asian Street Food, now open in Santa Cruz on at the corner of Soquel and Seabright. now open in Santa Cruz on at the corner of Soquel and Seabright. |
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This is a noodle shop par excellence (see Tampopo, a Japanese movie for you serious and joyful foodies). Charlie Hong Kong is destined to be an incredible delight. See you there. |
We retain our informal picnic style, surrounding you with great food and wine, and the pleasures of the Santa Cruz Mountains at Ahlgren Vineyard. |
Dexter hard at work pouring wonderful Ahlgren wines from the library. |
Happy attendees enjoy the sunshine, food and great selection of wine. A great time was had by all! |
--- Shell Beans Ragú with Summer Squash and Roast Eggplant
1996 AHLGREN Merlot, Bates’ Ranch
--- Tapenade Stuffed Leg of Lamb
with Pepperonata and Grilled Fresh Corn Polenta
1996 AHLGREN Cabernet Franc, Bates’ Ranch
1993 AHLGREN Cabernet RESERVE, Bates' Ranch
--- Blueberry, Peach Crisp with Lemon Cream
1991 AHLGREN Pippin Apple Dessert Wine, Santa Cruz Mountains,
Made from Organically Grown, Tree Ripened, Pippin Apples
--- Freshly Ground French Press Coffee
Library wines served included 1984 and 1985 Bate's Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, an older California Zinfandel,
and a preview taste of Ahlgren's first Nebbiolo.
