SEBASTOPOL, Ca. (October 2010) –With the onset of Fall,  Lynmar Estate offers up several new reasons  to make the Russian River Valley your destination. Nestled in the redwoods and surrounded by the iconic Quail Hill vineyards, Lynmar Estate showcases the best of California wine-country. Whether it  is enjoying a warm Panini and Pinot Noir pairing next to the fireplace, participating in a hands-on wine seminar  taught by one of the our experts, or waking up in the beautiful guest house with breathtaking  views of the Laguna de Santa Rosa, Lynmar Estate offers an unforgettable experience.
Pinot and Panini Pairings (1:00 p.m. on Thurs, Fri & Sat; reservations required; $45.00 per person)

The new Panini and Pinot Pairing celebrates the chill in the air and the approach of winter. For the season, we move our pairings indoors where you will be seated in a cozy spot by the fireplace. In a nod to the season, Chef Sandra Simile has prepared menu of comfort food, to be served family style and enjoyed with friends. The locovore meal will feature warm roasted vegetables and a Panini made from artisan bread sourced from Beth’s Nightingale Bakery in Forestville and local meats and cheeses. These will be paired with the 2007 and 2008 Russian River Valley Pinot Noirs which are perfect examples of vintage variation in the Russian River Valley. The 2007 Pinot Noir is light, elegant and fruit forward and pairs beautifully with fresh roasted vegetables. The 2008 Pinot Noir on the other hand is much more muscular and a good match for a hearty winter Panini.

 

Wine Education Lectures (3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.; reservations required; $10 per person)

The best way to learn about wine is to drink it! Join us on Saturdays and take a deep dive into Russian River Wines with Lynmar experts such as consulting winemaker Paul Hobbs, winemaker Bibiana Gonzalez Rave and Chef Sandra Simile. In this series, each host will review topics such as the differences between the 2007 and 2008 vintages for the Russian River Valley, ways to hone sensory perception and techniques for pairing wine and food.

Space is limited so make your reservations early before spots fill up. See the schedule below:

Dates and Topics:

Saturday, January 22, 2011 – 2007 v. 2008 Vintage  for Russian River Pinot Noir with consulting Winemaker Paul Hobbs

Saturday, February XX, 2011 – Wine and Food Pairings with Lynmar Executive Chef Sandra Simile

Saturday, March 12, 2011 – Sensory Training with Winemaker Bibiana Gonzalez Rave

Saturday, April XX, 2011 – Worldly Pinots: New Zealand, Burgundy, Willamette Valley and the Russian River (host TBD)

Saturday, May 21, 2011 – Pairing Personality and Wine with Tasting Room Manager Bill Shortridge

 

‘Cooking Light’ Food and Wine Pairings...