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Dinner with the Wines of Sequoia Grove
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Special Guest: Jim Allen
Dear Wine Associates:

We are delighted to invite you to join us on Thursday, September 14, 2000, for a most delightful dinner with the outstanding wines of Sequoia Grove and our very special guest, Proprietor and Winemaker Jim Allen.

Founded by Jim Allen and his family in 1980, Sequoia Grove is named for the grove of giant redwood trees which encircles its century-old building in the Napa Valley. The 24 acres of vineyards surrounding the winery lie in one of Napa Valley's most superb microclimates, midway between Rutherford and Oakville on the famous Rutherford Bench, in close proximity to Beaulieu Vineyards on the north and Opus One on the south. Not only did the Allen Family single-handedly transform their property by completely remodeling the property's old redwood barn into a modern winery and planting acres of new vines capable of producing an outstanding Bordeaux blend, they were also the developers of 110 acres of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vines in the Carneros district which new comprise the Domaine Carneros estate of Champagne Taittinger.

Jim Allen's background includes a Bachelor's Degree in psychology from Temple University, a Master's Degree in political science from the University of Colorado and graduate studies in philosophy at Innsbruck, Austria. While serving in the army, Jim studied German and then worked as an interpreter with the United Nations in Germany, Austria and Greece. During these years, Jim educated his palate to European wines and developed his philosophy of traditional European attitudes toward wine and winemaking. He believes that wines should not be exaggerated expressions of their varietals and creates his wines to be approachable and elegant while still young and continue to develop character and complexity with age.

Production at Sequoia Grove is principally in two varietals - Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon. Their Carneros Chardonnay from Domaine Carneros grapes is a lovely combination of richness and finesse. Their intense, lush Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon is produced from grapes from select vineyards on the Valley floor in the Rutherford/Oakville area. Their elegant, full-bodied Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is defined by its depth and varietal nuances, with the delicately balanced fruit and oak bringing forth a wine that is accessible in its youth, yet structured for long life.

Our "DINNER WITH THE WINES OF SEQUOIA GROVE... at POSTO" will feature a wonderful menu designed by Posto's Proprietor Pierro Selvaggio and his new Executive Chef Steve Samson (who previously worked with our friend Luciano Pelligrini at Valentino's in Las Vegas). To complement the Sequoia Grove wines, we will start with a special Domaine Carneros sparkler and end with three fabulous Taylor, Fladgate Tawny Ports.

OUTSTANDING WINES Domaine Carneros 1995 Brut Sequoia Grove 1998 Chardonnay, Carneros/Napa Valley Sequoia Grove 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Sequoia Grove 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley - Barrel Sample Sequoia Grove 1996 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve Sequoia Grove 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon, Reserve - Barrel Sample Taylor-Fladgate 10-yeaar-old Tawny Port Taylor-Fladgate 20-yeaar-old Tawny Port Taylor-Fladgate 30-yeaar-old Tawny Port

WONDERFUL MENU Zucchini Blossoms Stuffed with Crab - Venetian-style Meatballs - Roasted Stuffed Mussels Grilled Quail with Frisee, Oven-dried Pears and Gorgonzola Tortelli di Robiola with Brown Butter & Sage Beef Stracotto with Braised Cipollini Onions and Polenta - OR - Grilled Seabass with Peperonata and Tomato Gratinato Gianduia (Chocolate Hazelnut) Mousse With Bing Cherry Coulis

The cost for our "Dinner with the Wines of Sequoia Grove" is $80.00 each for the member and the first guest, all inclusive; additional guest and non-member reservations are $90.00 each. Full payment must accompany your reservation. No tickets are issued; you will be notified if your reservation cannot be accepted. Cancellation deadline for full refund is September 12. Space for this event is limited, so we encourage you to make you reservations promptly. For information, please call the DUKE OF BOURBON at 818-341-1234.

Date: THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2000 Time: 7:00 P.M.

Location: POSTO RISTORANTE 14928 VENTURA BOULEVARD SHERMAN OAKS, CALIFORNIA

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