On Thursday you will be able to taste several of the Longoria wines paired with organic dishes created by Chef Sarig at Zely and Ritz. Rick Longoria will be present to discuss his wines with you.

Richard Longoria Wines is a family run winery producing small quantities ranging from 50 to 500 cases (total production about 3,500 cases) of ultra premium handcrafted wines from the finest vineyards in the wine region of Santa Barbara. In December 1997, twenty-three years after his first job at a winery and fifteen years after starting his own business, Rick gave up steady employment to devote his full energies to his winery business. On May 1, 1998 Rick and Diana opened the doors to their own tasting room in one of the oldest buildings in downtown Los Olivos. The winery produces pinot grigio, chardonnay, pinot noir, syrah and grenache, red wine blends, and Spanish varietals.

Menu:

Reception Wine: Longoria Pinot Gris, Santa Barbara County, Ca ‘07



1^st Course: Sautéed Shrimp with CRF Baby Arugula Salad with Shaved Fennel and Pickled Peaches


Wine: Longoria Albarino, Santa Ynez Valley, CA ‘07

 2^nd Course: Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Almond Crust and Caramelized Lemon Sauce


Wine: Longoria Chardonnay, Cuvee Diana, Santa Rita Hills, CA ’06

 3^rd Course: Mushroom Hill Shiitake Mushroom Polenta with Roasted Duck Breast and Dried Cherry and Red Wine Sauce


Wine: Longoria Pinot Noir, Rancho Santa Rosa Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, CA ‘07
 and Longoria Pinot Noir Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, CA ‘07 

4^th Course: Roasted Emu with Roasted Celery Root and Red Russian Kale and Creamy Risotto with Cassis Sauce


Wine: Longoria Evidence Red Wine, Santa Barbara County, CA ‘07
(Blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Malbec)

5^th Course: Assorted Cookies
served with Larry’s Beans Coffee

Cost: $79 per person (tax & gratuities not included)


Vegetarian Options Available Upon Request

Reservations: 919-828-0018

Location: 301 Glenwood Avenue, Suite 100, Raleigh, NC 27603