Chef Matthew Antonovich of MOZZ Presents Di Traverso (Sideways) a Journey in Santa Barbara and Central Coast wineries.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011, 6:30 p.m. reception, 7 p.m. dinner.
$59 per person
Reception, Au Bon Climat Pinot Blanc/Pinot Gris, 2009
The Pinot Blanc provides minerality and density with apple and melon notes while the Pinot Gris gives texture and lavender and marzipan aromatics. Great value, great alternative to Chardonnay.
Passed apple and ricotta panzarotti, prosciutto and melon “loli pops” marcona Almond and lavender “orancini”
Melville Verna’s Vineyard Chardonnay, 2009
Tasting Notes: This wine has a bright green-gold hue dominated by fresh aromas of citrus blossom, honeysuckle, green melon and lemon salt. Other notes remind us of lime skin, sea breeze, sage and dried yellow fruits. The palate is plush and vibrant amplifying these nuances ending round and complete. 93 points-Tanzer
Lemon rock salt crusted roasted wild halibut wrapped with green papaya
served with meyer lemon citrus blossom butter
Accompanied with St. Matthews Honey B pollen dusted butternut squash “gnocchi”
Melville Verna’s Vineyard Pinot Noir, 2009
A dark ruby-red color shines from the glass. Vibrant red and orange aromas remind us of wild raspberry, ribbon candy, pluot and mandarin orange. Earth and spice hints drift towards sage, gingerbread, pink peppercorns, cherry blossom and red tea. On the palate the wine is plush and textured blanketing your entire mouth. It finishes with a refreshing and gratifying presence.
Mahogany diver scallops with ruby red grapefruit and orange zest
Wild raspberries tossed with ribbons of sage paparadella with ginger and pink peppercorn crema
Brewer Clifton Santa Rita Hills Pinot Noir 2009
A great introduction to their style is their largest production Pinot, the 2008 Pinot Noir Santa Rita Hills. Beautiful floral, raspberry, and blueberry notes with hints of spice box and underbrush are present in this full-bodied, supple-textured, perfumed wine, which also possesses terrific purity and depth. I even liked it as much or better than some of the single vineyard wines. It can be drunk now (which is an anomaly for many of the Brewer-Clifton Pinots) but should evolve for 8-10 years. It is a stunning blend from many different vineyards in their portfolio. 93 points
Blueberry sorghum glazed hen with juniper and smoked black pepper “piri piri-fire”
Five onion tart with bluebrerry “crème brulee”
Dessert
Jacob’s Ladder “A Class in Berry Mixology”
JD Farms buttermilk crepes “beggars purse” filled with wild berries and mascarpone
Lavender chocolate-cherry ice cream “cones”
Buttermilk raspberry chocolate “truffles”
Mozz
445 E. Market St.
690-6699
http://www.mozzlouisville.com