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Taste of Place with Nalle Winery and Bernier Farms

The Nalle and Bernier families have been growing and making in Dry Creek Valley for decades. The Nalles are renowned for the elegance of their wines, the Berniers for the excellence of their produce. Friends and neighbors, the Berniers even dry farm some of the grapes that the Nalles use in their signature Zinfandel. Come taste the fruits of their labor, and the hear the stories of a longtime collaboration between grapegrower and winemaker in the July Taste of Place dinner. The dinner will be a four-course meal prepared by Chef Perry Hoffman highlighting Nalle wines and Bernier Farms produce, and the conversation will include both families — longtime friends and collaborators — sharing stories discussing philosophies honed over decades on the job.

Nalle Winery is one of the oldest wineries in Dry Creek Valley. Doug and Lee Nalle founded the winery in 1984, and today their son Andrew is the head winemaker and proprietor. They are known for their old-world and low-alcohol style of Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, and Chardonnay.

Bernier Farms has been farming in Dry Creek Valley since 1976 and is a staple at the Healdsburg Farmers’ Market. Yael is known for her organic heirloom garlic and row crops, and Paul is a legendary dry farmer of grapes.

Taste of Place is a unique dining series that explores food and wine wines through the terroir, history, and philosophy of the local growers and makers who inspire us. Gather with us to enjoy chef Perry Hoffman’s thoughtfully designed four-course menu, one that represents a unique collaboration between winemaker and chef. Each Taste of Place dinner is designed to awaken the palate—and stimulate the mind—in a new way. We aim to entice and provoke while creating fond memories of sharing the table together.

Menu

Pickled Tomales Bay Oysters, Skyphos Butter Lettuce, Negi Onions, Grated Radish, Green Tomatoes, Mint
Paired with 2015 Nalle Hopkins Ranch Russian River Sparkling Chardonnay

Smoked Liberty Farms Duck, Hakurei Turnips, Roasted Leeks, Basil, Aged Black Vinegar.
Paired with 2015 Nalle Hopkins Ranch Russian River Pinot Noir 

Petaluma Rack of Lamb, Berbere Spiced Zucchini, Red Spring Onions, Oregano, Confit Garlic
Paired with 2014 Nalle Bernier-Sibary Dry Creek Valley Dry-Farmed Zinfandel 

Wood Oven Roasted Black Mission Figs with Grazin Girl Gorgonzola, HomeFarm Balsamic, Summer Herbs
Paired with 2015 Nalle Bernier-Sibary Dry Creek Valley Dry-Farmed ‘Late Harvest’ Zinfandel