Max’s Oyster Bar is presents our first event of 2020, featuring Wines from Cline Cellars of California and Olianas of Sardinia, Italy
With Guest Speaker Doug D’Auria of Cline Cellars
Friday January 17th || 12:45 arrival | 1:00pm lunch
Cline Family Cellars is a family-owned and operated winery in Sonoma, California, built on a passion for winemaking and rooted in respect for the land. Fred Cline started Cline Family Cellars in 1982 in Oakley, California, making his first vintages from original plantings of Mourvedre, Zinfandel, and Carignane, some of which dated back to the 1880’s.
In 1989, Fred purchased a 350-acre horse farm in Carneros and moved the winery to Sonoma County. As one of the original Rhone Rangers, he began planting varietals that included a number of vineyards dedicated to Syrah, Viognier, Marsanne, and Roussanne. Since those first plantings, Fred and his wife Nancy have continued to expand their love of wine and native grapes by partnering with wineries across the globe, such as Olianas from Sardinia. A fully bio-sustainable winery, the Olianas wines are traditionally produced from native grapes in Sardinia, and are farmed completely Bio-integrated.
Cuisine prepared by Chef Bob Peterson, this menu is perfect for the season at hand.
Arrival
Baked Salt Pond Oysters
Lemon-Parmesan Crumble | Fresh Oregano | Cherry Peppers
Olianas Vermentino, 2018 (Sardinia)
1st
Chilled Poached Salmon
Urban Valley Farm Field Greens | Butternut Squash | Gala Apples
Spiced Pumpkin Seeds | Charred Onion Vinaigrette
Cline Cellars Farmhouse White, 2018 (California)
2nd
Spice Crusted Ahi Tuna
Spinach & Ricotta Gnudi | Grilled Fennel & Peppers
Bagna Cauda
Olianas Cannonau (Sardinia)
3rd
Braised Beef Short Rib
Truffle Polenta | Tuscan Farm Greens | Zinfandel-Black Pepper Jus
Horseradish Crust
Cline Cellars Ancient Vines Zinfandel, 2018 (Contra Costa County)
Something Sweet
Nutella-Chocolate Tart
Chocolate Meringue | Raspberry Sauce
$49.00 per person
(not including tax or gratuity)
Please call Max’s Oyster Bar in West Hartford for reservations
860-236-6299
