Join an elite group of women winery owners and winemakers from the Russian River Valley in a celebratory lunch honoring 40 years and counting of the AVA and the group’s efforts to lead the way in sustainable and innovative winemaking practices to steward the land for generations to come.  This three-course meal prepared by the Ritz-Carlton Bacara culinary team hosted in the Rotunda is a journey guided by each woman of Russian River Valley through cool climate Pinot Noirs from iconic vineyards.

Featured Participants:

• Emeritus Vineyards, Mari Jones, President
• MacRostie Winery & Vineyards, Heidi Bridenhagen, Winemaker
• Papapietro Perry, Yolanda Papapietro, Owner
• Pellegrini-Olivet Lane, Alexia Pellegrini, General Manager
• Sonoma-Cutrer Vineyards, Zidanelia Arcidiacono, Winemaker, Pinot Noir

Russian River Valley Winegrowers

Menu

Welcome Pour
Pellegrini-Olivet Lane Vineyard, White Pinot Noir, 2021

First Course
Wild Mushroom Ravioli
Sage Cream Sauce

Second Course
Traditional Prime Beef Wellington, Prosciutto de Parma, Mashed Potatoes, Savoy Cabbage,
Emeritus Vineyards Jus 

 MacRostie Thales Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2021
Papapietro Perry, Peters Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, 2021
Emeritus Vineyards, Wesley’s Reserve, Hallberg Ranch, Pinot Noir, 2020

Third Course
Medley of Fruits of the Forest, Goleta Lemon Sorbet

Sonoma-Cutrer, Winemaker’s Release, Grand Brut Rosé, Methode Traditionelle, 2019

Instagram: @rrvwinegrowers

Location: The Rotunda