Winemaker Chris Johnston and Chef LeahMiddle Ridge Winery is teaming up with Slow Food Diva and Chef Leah Delyte Di Bernardo to celebrate memorable evenings of wine and seasonal food starting in November.
The Middle Ridge Monthly Supper Club Series is modeled after an informal dining society and focuses on one-of-a-kind menus made fresh from local gardens and paired with local wine in a casual and relaxed atmosphere.
The inaugural dinner will be held on Nov. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at E.A.T Marketplace (Extraordinary Artisan Takeaway), 27535 Jefferson Ave. in Temecula. Cost is $65 per person and includes tax and gratuity. Seating is limited. Make reservations by calling (951) 699-8897, ext. 101.
A three-course gourmet meal that is paired with award-winning wines embodies the philosophies of Chef Leah and Middle Ridge winemaker Chris Johnston.
The menu is inspired from Chef Leah's recent trip to the Piedmont district of Italy -- organic mixed greens, toasted almonds, pepita nuts, cypress grove blue cheese, poached grapes and pomegranate seeds. It also includes flat bread baked with herbs and cheese and Jidori organic chicken, slow roasted over cipollini onions, pumpkin and fennel. Dessert is a divine surprise! The second dinner in the series is slated for Dec. 9.
Middle Ridge Winery is just one year old but Johnston and his wife, Melody, have made clear their commitment to bring people together through the enjoyment of handcrafted, artisan wine. A successful entrepreneur and data communications expert, Chris follows his winemaking passion by carefully selecting grapes and closely monitoring the wine through the fermentation and aging processes.
Chef Leah has been charming Temecula Valley palates for years. She is executive chef of Delyte's - a slow food inspired catering company and E.A.T Marketplace (E.A.T- Extraordinary Artisan Takeaway), which is set to open in January 2011. E.A.T Marketplace will offer locally foraged and hand crafted meals to go, along with wine, artisan beer, olive oil and many more delights. Chef Leah is the founder and president of the Slow Food Temecula Valley Chapter, which focuses on good, clean and fair produce, artisan foods and wine that is all locally produced.
Award-winning Middle Ridge wines are available at selected restaurants in Idyllwild, Idyll Awhile Wine Shoppe & Bistro in Idyllwild, online at www.middleridge.com and through The Collective at 28544 Front Street in Temecula, CA, which serves as a tasting room for Middle Ridge Winery.
Middle Ridge is a boutique winery born in the mountain arts community of Idyllwild, CA. The friendliness of the small town inspired winemaker Chris Johnston to bring people together to enjoy and learn about handcrafted, artisan wines in comfortable, inviting settings. Middle Ridges philosophy is simple: to have a conversation with everyone who comes in contact with the winery.
For more information on Middle Ridge, go to www.middleridge.com or call (949) 861-1459.
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