Dry Creek Passport Weekend - Day 3 - Winery 4 : David Caffaro

David Caffaro was doing a Marti Gras theme...we wanted beads.

2009 Sauvignon Blanc
100% Dry Creek

2009 Fresco Rose (Dry Creek)
40% Petite Sirah / 40% Grenache / 20% Sauvignon Blanc

2006 Escuro (Sonoma County)
36% Cabernet Sauvignon / 30% Tannat / 20% Petit Sirah / 14% Petit Verdot

2006 Petite Sirah (North Coast)
30% Dry Creek / 30% Russian River / 40% Lake County

2006 "My Zin" (Sonoma County)
77% Zinfandel / 13% Petite Sirah / 10% Cabernet Sauvignon

2007 Zinfandel (Estate Grown)
83% Zinfandel / 17% Cabernet

2007 Block 4 (Estate Grown Field Blend)
50% Zinfandel / 25% Petite Sirah / 5% Peloursin / 5% Carignan / 10% Other varieties

2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
100% Dry Creek

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Dry Creek Passport Weekend - Day 3 - Winery 3 : Ferrari-Carano

Ferrari-Carano has some of the most beautiful gardens in Dry Creek. They also make wonderful wine and provided some great food pairings. Recipes are available at Ferrari-Carano.

~ In the Tank Room ~
2009 Fume Blanc, Sonoma County
Fresh Pear with Prosciuotto & Mint
Why would anyone use melon???

~ In the First Barrel Room ~
2007 Tre Terre Chardonnay, Russian River
Shrimp BLT

~ In the Second Barrel Room ~
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Pulled Pork Slider with Cole Slaw

~ In the French Underground Cellar ~
2005 PreVail West Face, Alexander Valley (Cabernet Sauvignon / Syrah Blend)
Grilled Flank Steak & Portobello Mushroom Sandwich

2008 Eldorado Noir, Black Muscat Dessert Wine
Eldorado Noir Macerated Cherry & Chocolate Cupcake

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Dry Creek Passport Weekend - Day 3 - Winery 2: Fritz

I had put Fritz on my list because I had a nice Fritz Zinfandel at Rue Dumaine one night. However, Fritz gets the Upsell Award for the weekend. We were just going to get a couple of bottles and we ended up with a case. Bob changed my mind with his "special offer."

We also discovered Salt Side Down Chocolates. The chocolate truffle was topped with a dash of salt. You eat the truffle by placing the salt side down on your tongue. A great party game!

Travel Around the World at Fritz Underground Winery!

Hola! Bienvenidos a Mexico!
Fritz 2009 Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Fritz 2009 Estate Rose
Smoked Chicken Quesadilla with mango compote

Bonjour! Bienvenue en France!
Fritz 2007 Russian River Reserve Pinot Noir
Brie and Fig Jam Tartlet with Camelized Onions

Hey Y'all! Welcome to the US of A!
Fritz 2006 Estate Zinfandel
Mini Pulled Pork Sandwich with apple cabbage slaw

Que pasa? Bienvenido a Argentina!
Fritz 2006 Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Tri-tip skewers with smoked salt and horseradish cream


Hallo! Welcom in Belgle!
Fritz 2007 Estate Late Harvest Zinfandel
Dark Chocolate Truffles with Fleur de sel

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Dry Creek Passport Weekend - Day 3 - Winery 1: Frick

We started the second day at Frick Winery. This winery made the list because of the interesting varietals. One of the women working the weekend has a sister who works at the University of Dayton. It is a small world.

The food at Frick was provided by Foodwishes.com. The wine and food pairings were very good!

Grenache Blanc, Dry Creek Valley, Estate, Owl Hill Vineyard
Viognier, Dry Creek Valley, Estate, Gannon Vineyard
Caribbean Crunch, Jamaican Jerk Chicken with Fresh Mango on a Plantain Chip

Cinsaut Rose, Dry Creek Valley
Cambozola Cheese on Fig Bread with Fresh Strawberries

Counoise, Dry Creek Valley, Estate, Owl Hill Vineyard
Grenache, Dry Creek Valley, Conley Vineyard
Saigon Sub - Banh mi - 9-Spice Grilled Pork, Carrots, Daikon, Sweet Chili Mayonnaise and Asian BBQ Drizzle

Carignane, Mendocino County - Old Vines
C2 North Coast Red Rhone Blend
Reuben Nachos - Pastrami, Cave-Aged Gruyere, Savoy Cabbage & Russian Dressing on a Rye Corn Chip

Syrah, Dry Creek Valley, Estate, Owl Hill Vineyard
Cotes-Du-Dry Creek Red Rhone Blend

Calabrian Crostini (Nduja) Spicy Salame Spread from Boccalone Salumeria with Candied Fennel Roo

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