The guest speaker will be Joe Shirley, Winemaker from Napa Cellars in St. Helena, California. Enologist Joe Shirley will share his California winemaking experiences from both the sensory-driven, artistic side and the technical aspects of his craft. The selected wines for pairing with the dinner are Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Mt. Veeder Chardonnay 2008, Merlot 2007, Zinfandel 2007, and “Stagecoach” Cabernet Sauvignon 2007.

The 5-course pairing dinner created by The Brown Hotel Executive Chef Laurent Géroli, and his four-diamond culinary staff begins with a California Tomato Salad with Fried Artichokes and Honey Lavender Vinaigrette, followed by Grilled Monterey Sardines with a Meyer Lemon Garlic Caper Confit, two entrée courses of Sautéed Quail with Crispy Pancetta and a Cast Iron Roasted Beef Strip Loin, ending with a dessert of Raspberry Etager with Dark Chocolate Custard.