McKeon Phillips Wine Maker Dinner

The Wine Cottage Bistro's first ever winemaker dinner was a huge success. We had a capacity 31 in the private dining room at the Bistro. The winemaker event was on Tuesday, Jan 3, 2006 a day in which the Bistro is normally closed to the public. All in attendance agreed at the small group made for a wonderful, intimate dinner.


The first course was the Crab Fritters - paired with 2002 Lot LM Reserve Chardonnay
Santa Maria Valley

The second course, our famous baby green salad - paired with 2000 (Gio B) Sangiovese Blush
Santa Barbara County

Our main course, the wild boar short ribs - paired beautifully with 2002 Syrah Reserve
Los Alamos Vineyards

And with the dessert course of Ardison's inspired chocolate pudding - 2003 Sir Winston Port
Francis James Vineyard

We hope you can join us at our next winemaker dinner, Wednesday, Feb 1, 2006 with Steve and Krystal Clifton of Palmina Wines. Matt LaRocco has prepared an outstanding menu not featured on our regular menu.

Menu for Palmina Dinner
First Course
locally grown stuffed artichoke
Second Course
wood-oven roasted tomato and bread salad
Main Course
lamb shanks braised Sicilian style
Fourth Course
house made lemon sorbet
(wine pairings to follow)