From the top of the Santa Cruz Mountains all estate fruit from Burrell School Vineyards will be featured paired with plates designed by Chef Cori who will be on hand as well as
Winemaker Dave with lessons on each of his wines.
Persephone Wine Dinners are meant to be fun and a chance to meet other wine and food enthusiasts.
First Lesson
Burrata with Raspberries, Cucumber and Peas
Partnered up with 2023 Chardonnay "Teacher's Pet"
Second Lesson
Chicken Meatballs with Yogurt and Pomegranate Glaze
Partnered up with 2023 Pinot Noir "Principals Choice"
Third Lesson
Pork Stuffed Pasta with Kalamatas, Fennel, Mint and Orange
Partnered up with 2022 Merlot "Honor Roll"
Fourth Lesson
Duck with Blackberry Sauce and Leeks
Partnered up with 2017 Barrel Reserve Blend "Valedictorian"
Fifth Lesson
Panna Cotta with Cherries
Partnered up with 2023 Blanc de Noir "Recess Rose"
Burrell School’s origins date back to 1854 when Lyman J. Burrell settled the rough wilderness that is now home to our winery and Estate vines. Burrell donated an acre of land for the community school in 1870. Unfortunately, the first schoolhouse burned down in 1889. It was rebuilt and on July 4, 1890, the current schoolhouse was rededicated. We are proud to preserve and share the schoolhouse.
David and Anne Moulton began development of the Estate vineyard in 1973. At a 1,600 foot elevation, the site faces to the southwest. Soils are a complex mixture of loam and shale due to our close proximity to the San Andreas Fault.
Nearby Monterey Bay brings warm days and cool nights. This results in a unique microclimate, perfect for long, slow ripening of cool climate grapes.
Initial plantings were to Chardonnay and Merlot in 1992 with Pinot Noir added in 2002. Cultivation and organic spraying are done with heritage Cletrac tractors; pruning, seasonal operations and picking are all done by hand.
From growing to harvesting, the goal is toward the best wine grapes possible in order to produce distinctive, concentrated wines reflective of their mountain home.
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