June 24, 2008

The splendid Napa Valley wines of Truchard Vineyards will be featured on Mon., July 28 in the Peppermill Resort Casino’s White Orchid.

White Orchid Chef de Cuisine Roger Morris has created a six-course dinner that pairs each course with one of the wonderful Truchard wines. The evening begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner at 7 p.m. The cost is $115 per person. For further information or to make a reservation please call (775) 689-7300.

Amusement of the Chef

Chardonnay, 2005

Smoked Sturgeon Terrine with Petite Greens and Black Radish Salad, Roasted Pineapple and Bell Pepper Vinaigrette

Chardonnay, 2005

Pan Seared Kurobuta Pork Tournedo with Braised Cabbage,

Baton of Yukon Gold Potatoes, Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote

Pinot Noir, 2005

Oven Roasted Squab with Spiced Peaches

and wilted Radicchio, Squab Demi

Syrah, 2004

Lychee and Champagne Sorbet – Citrus Ice

Australian Kobe Beef Carpaccio with Wild Mushroom Salad,

Shaved Manchego Cheese, drizzled with White Truffle Oil

Cabernet, 2004

Point Reyes Blue Cheese with Cherry Marmalade

Zinfandel, 2005

Poached Peach with Verjus Sorbet and Cream of Walnut Soup

Late Harvest Roussanne, 2006

French Roast Coffee and Mignardise

History of Truchard Vineyards
Truchard Vineyards was founded in 1974, when Tony and Jo Ann Truchard purchased a 20 acre parcel of land in the Carneros region of Napa Valley. They transformed what was an abandoned prune orchard into a vineyard. Over the past 30 years, the Truchard Estate Vineyard has grown to 400 acres and sells grapes to more than 20 premiere Napa Valley wineries.

In 1989, the Truchards began making wine using their own estate-grown fruit. An old barn was converted into a winery and is now the symbol that adorns the top of the Truchard wine label. With the addition of a 10,500 wine cave, the winery is one of the most beautiful in Napa Valley.

Truchard wines are produced with the vineyard in mind. The Truchards consider themselves a big vineyard and a small winery.