a / k / a (An American Bistro), will host an extraordinary opportunity for wine tasting from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, August 29th, featuring some of the most exquisite wines produced in the Santa Barbara County wine region. In partnership with the Santa Barbara County Vintners’ Association, a/k/a offers a singular opportunity to meet more than 16 Santa Barbara vintners and taste their specially selected offerings within a/k/a’s beautiful confines. The cost for the tasting is a mere $16. A five course wine dinner featuring several of those same Santa Barbara vintners will take place at 6:30 p.m. at both Bistro 45 and a / k / a, for the same price of $60 per person. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Bistro 45 at (626) 795-2478 or a / k / a at (626) 564-8111.   For more information, please visit www.sbcountywines.com.

 Qupe and Verdad – Bob and Luisa Lindquist, owners/winemakers www.qupe.com   www.verdadwines.com

Babcock Winery – Bryan Babcock, owner/winemaker, www.babcockwinery.com

Hitching Post Winery – Frank Ostini, owner/winemaker, www.hitchingpostwines.com

Kenneth Volk Vineyards – Ken Volk, owner/winemaker, www.volkwines.com

Tercero wines – Larry Schaffer, owner/winemaker, www.tercerowines.com

 Dragonette Cellars – John Dragonette, owner/winemaker, www.dragonettecellars.com

Bedford Winery – Stephan Bedford, owner winemaker, www.bedfordwinery.com

Arthur Earl Winery – Art White, owner/winemaker, www.arthurearl.com

Mosby Winery – Gary Mosby, partner/winemaker  www.mosbywines.com

Sanford Winery – Steve Fennell, GM/winemaker, www.sanfordwinery.com

Zaca Mesa Winery –  Brook Williams, president/winegrower and Eric Mohseni, winemaker, www.zacamesa.com

Fess Parker Winery & Vineyard – Tim Snider, President (https://www.fessparkerwines.com/Family/Tim-Snider)  www.fessparkerwines.com

Municipal Winemakers – Katey Larwood, assistant winemaker, www.municipalwinemakers.com

Riverbench Winery – Laura Mohseni, General Manager, Winery Division, www.riverbench.com

Melville Vineyards – Stephen Janes, Director of Marketing, www.melvillewinery.com

Santa Barbara Winery/Lafond Vineyards – Joanie Hudson, Director of International/National Marketing, www.sbwinery.com

Monday, August 29th, 2011

 6:30 PM

1st Course

Gewurztraminer, Bedford, Los Alamos 2009

Sunchoke & Fennel Soup

With crispy Nicoise olives

2nd Course

Roussanne, Zaca Mesa, Santa Barbara 2007

Viognier, Zaca Mesa, Santa Barbara 2009

Viognier Poached Bosc Pear

With Haricots Vert and golden beets…truffle vinaigrette

3rd Course

Chardonnay, Babcock “Top Cream”, Santa Rita Hills 2010

Seared Dive Boat Scallop

With caramelized apple ratatouille and cucumber “gazpacho”

4th Course

Lagrein, Mosby, Central Coast 2005

Sagrantino, Mosby, Central Coast 2006

Grilled Prairie Fresh Pork Tenderloin

Served with arugula and Marble potatoes, Rainier Cherry compote and Sagrantino Demi

5th Course

Syrah, Dragonette Cellars, Santa Barbara2008

Syrah, Zaca Mesa, Santa Barbara 2008

Braised Colorado Lamb Sirloin

Dusted with cocoa and served over lemon/garlic risotto…honey yogurt

6th Course

Late Harvest Riesling, Santa Barbara Winery, Santa Barbara 2009

Bruleed Mission Figs and White Peaches

Served with a Riesling custard

$60 pp plus tax and tip 

Executive Chef James Lambrinos

Monday,August 29th, 2011

6:30 PM

 

Malvasia Bianca, Arthur Earl, Santa Barbara 2009

Watermelon and Fennel Gazpacho

Melon-anise ‘tartare,’ avocado lime sorbet, herb salad

 

Roussanne, Qupe Bien Nacido Hillside 2008

Aiguillettes of House-Cured Salmon

Orange blossom vinaigrette, lemon verbena panna cotta,

Mizuna & flowers

 

Chardonnay, Melville “Estate”, Santa Rita Hills 2009

Chardonnay, Melville “Clone 76 Inox”, Santa Rita Hills 2009

Atlantic Black Sea Bass

Haricots verts and steamer onions,

crushed hazelnuts & sauce piperade

 

Pinot Noir, Kenneth Volk “Garey Ranch” Santa Maria 2007

Pinot Noir, Hitching Post “Highliner”, Santa Barbara 2007

Prairie Fresh Pork Flat Iron

Wilted Brussels sprouts and Bilbao chorizo salad…

charred blueberry mustard & shaved Pecorino

 

Syrah/Grenache, Lafond, Santa Rita Hills 2007

Syrah, Qupe, Bien Nacido Hillside 2006

Culotte de Boeuf

Roasted sirloin of beef, beef cheek agnolotti,

glazed carrots & mushrooms…cocoa/black pepper sauce

 

Late Harvest Gewurztraminer, Hitching Post, Santa Barbara 2009

‘Coconut Cream Pie’

Coconut custard tart, mango-coconut ice cream

& coconut tuile

 

$60 pp plus tax and tip

 

Executive Chef Steven Lona