The Winemaker Dinner: Francoise Peschon
5 WINES FROM HER NAPA PORTFOLIO:
2023 Accendo Laurea Sav Blanc
2021 Baker & Hamilton cab
2019 Cornell cab
2019 Heimark cab
2019 Vine Hill cab
FOOD:
Blufin tuna Tostada
Pepper crusted Elk tartare
Venison smash
Braised wild Boar leg
Bison NY strip steak
Mocha passionfruit opera cake — a month ago
100% destemmed grapes. Ruby red, soft texture, strawberry, cherry and a hint of vanilla. — 2 months ago
Lovely wine but could pass for a hearty sauv blanc — 10 days ago
2018 vintage with homemade pizza on 7/11/25. Really really good wine!! — 2 months ago
Juicy, light, mineral/graphite, raspberry. Carbonic maceration. Fleurie-ish — 2 months ago
Aging has its benefits as this is 6 years old and smooth. Good fragrance and cherry. August 2025. — 17 days ago
Concrete fermentation 6 months + 1 month stainless. Bright, white flowers, peach, honey, nectar. — 2 months ago
Tyler Felous
Liked this! Lacked a 5th gear to really wow but absolutely on point for a steak on the grill. — 14 days ago