GRAND TASTING - TICKETS ON SALE  www.avwines.com

Meet the winemakers and taste Alsace-style white wines from around the world, including Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc and Muscat! During the Grand Tasting you will enjoy foods perfectly suited for aromatic whites and savor fresh oysters, charcute garni, Asian fare, Tart Flambee' and more..   

At 12:00 p.m., prior to the Grand Tasting,  Food Network star, Chef Beau MacMillan and renowned local chef Francois de Melogue will create Alsace and Asian-style dishes for attendees during an educational and entertaining cooking demonstration to highlight why each style pairs    beautifully with the wine. The chefs will discuss food and wine pairing tips, and the audience will sample their creations during the Grand Tasting. It's a great way to learn more about the versatility of Alsace-style whites!

*Chef MacMillan won “Iron Chef America” in its first season against Bobby Flay.  

WINEMAKERS DINNER

Enjoy dinner with the winemakers and learn more about their wines in the elegant private dining room at Scharffenberger Cellars. You will be surrounded by works of art while savoring the warm, cozy atmosphere. A sumptuous, sit-down dinner will be prepared by a renowned local chef and each course will be perfectly paired with wines featured at the festival or locally produced.

Jan 26 - Almost sold out - 10 seats available       

Video from last year's winemakers dinner  http://www.youtube.com/user/OuiCook?blend =3&ob=5#p/a/u/2/kv7xyyvwvpw

OPEN HOUSE

Please join the Food and Wine Open House party and experience a taste of classic French Choucroute Alsacienne, prepared by Chef Rocco of Oui Cook and expertly paired with  Gewurztraminer and Pinot Noirs. Winemaker Toby Hill will be there to greet you, along with French native, Natacha, who will speak "Francais" as you immerse yourself in this wonderful Alsace Festival. The tasting room is located in downtown Philo, between Libby's Restaurant and Lemons Market. 11am to 4pm. 707-895-2209. 707-895-2209. 

Mushroom season is fast approaching and Mendocino County’s celebrated annual Wine & Mushroom Festival is upon us. From November 4^th-13^th, join others in a rich tradition of foraging for delectable, edible mushrooms from chanterelles to porcinis and hedgehogs, and indulge in culinary creations, pairing workshops, and an impressive array of special events and surprises.

The ideal pairing of Pinot Noir and mushrooms are certainly one of life’s simple pleasures, and this special time of year offers us the opportunity to pay tribute to the noble fungi!  With this in mind, Toby and Natacha would like to create an educational event around mushrooms and wine and offer an intimate event for six of our wine club members at our home and winery.

Details

This unique event is planned for Saturday, November 12^th at the Phillips Hill Winery and will begin at 2:30pm with Dave, a local mushroom specialist, who will guide guests on a mushroom hunt across Toby’s 30 acre, heavily wooded property. On the expedition, the basics of how to find and identify mushrooms will be covered.

Once the basket is full, guests will return to join Chef Rocco of Oui Cook in Toby’s kitchen to learn the best ways to clean and prepare the bounty.  At this time, guests will have the choice to stay in the kitchen and learn from the chef, or they can join Toby in the winery for some barrel tasting.

Then, at approximately 5pm guests will reconvene for a mushroom-inspired dining experience in Toby’s house with the Chef, the mushroom specialist and Toby to enjoy a sumptuous dinner thoughtfully paired with a special Pinot Noir.

Phillips Hill Winery is on a 30 acre forested parcel on Greenwood Road, in the Mendocino Ridge Appellation, 7 miles from Philo and 10 miles from Elk. This unique event is limited to 6 Wine Club Members only.  Reservation required.  Cost: $70 per person. We will have a drawing for the 6 guests on October 24. For those interested, please e-mail at wine@phillipshillestates.com or call us at 707-895-2209 to get your name in the hat.

We will have a full moon at our 1st Wine Club Pig and Pinot BBQ on the Mendocino Ridge top this Saturday August 13th with our winning Mendocino Wine Competition 2011, Best of Class - 2009 Hinterlands Mendocino Pinot Noir.   www.mendocinowinecompetition.com

Menu

Barrel Room Reception @ 5pm

Merguez Feuillete’s

Mendocino Mushroom Brushettas

Natacha’s Gouge’res

2010 Valenti Barrel Sample
2010 Toulouse Barrel Sample
2010 Oppenlander Barrel Sample

 First Course ~

Campovida Heirloom Tomato Salad with Mozzarella

2010 Phillips Hill Chardonnay

2010 Phillips Hill Gewurztraminer

 Second Course ~

Roasted Wild Pig from Martin Ranch in Bell Valley

accompanied with Gowans Farm Yukon Gold Roasted

potatoes and Garlic Green Beans

2007 Phillips Hill “Oppenlander” Pinot Noir

2007 Phillips Hill “Toulouse” Pinot Noir

 Dessert ~

“Dirt” Dessert

On August 13th, please join Toby and Natacha at their home and winery for their 1st annual Wine Club Farm to Table BBQ in celebration of wine, artisan food, and the spirit of sustainable living. Here you’ll have the opportunity to taste some of our newest wines and older vintages, paired with fresh, locally-inspired food creations in what promises to be a unique and memorable evening.  Let us open our winery doors to you and proudly share our latest creations, beginning with a barrel tasting reception at 5pm followed by dinner at 7pm.

Price per person $50.00.

Plentiful accommodation is conveniently located within 20 minutes of the winery, so relax a while, leave the car, and enjoy a bit of paradise! Recommendations include The Elk Cove Inn, The Griffin House, The Harbor House, Sandpiper Inn, Greenwood Pier Inn, Highland Ranch or opt for camping cabins and campsites in the Redwood Forest at Hendy Woods. We’d be pleased to help you arrange your stay.
Sustainable living is a celebration of life itself and it’s at the core of everything we do.  Hosting our event for valued wine club members is the chance for us to partner with our closest neighbors, local farmers, culinary artisans, winemakers who, like us, place a high value on the importance of locally-produced, high-quality products. Our connection to the land is vital, and the food choices we make have a direct impact on our quality of life. Our vision at Phillips Hill is to bring forth the best of what our land and community have to offer, joining in the spirit of good health, social awareness, and environmental responsibility.
Our winery is located at 25690 Greenwood Rd between Philo and Elk at 1200 ft elevation in the Mendocino Ridge appellation overlooking the Anderson Valley.

RSVP your reservation by July 13th at Toby@phillipshillestates.com or by phone (707)895-2209. Toby will follow up with you personally to assist you with directions or accommodation as needed. We look forward  to seeing you at dinner!