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Seattle-Bunnell Family Cellar At Sweet Basil's

When:

Thursday, August 20, 2015, 6:30 PM until 9:00 PM

Where:

Sweet Basil's School of Cooking
5820 156th Street SW
Edmonds, WA 98026

Event Contact(s):

Terese Flaherty-Vaniman

425 882-1621 (p)

Category:

Wine Pairing Dinner

Registration is required

Payment In Full In Advance Only

Member

$65.00

Member bringing a Member

$65.00

Member bringing a Non-member

$75.00

Member Guest

$75.00

Non-member

$75.00

Non-Member Guest

$75.00

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The Seattle Chapter of Women For WineSense Invites You To Our Annual

Summer Evening At Sweet Basil's
with Ron Bunnell of Bunnell Family Cellar

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Thursday, August 20th, 2015, 6:30pm

Sweet Basil's School of Cooking

Edmonds, Washington

Ron's wine path to winemaker began with a master's in Plant Ecology then working as a botanist. Wanting to move on to something different, he enrolled at UC Davis to earn a degree in Vineyard Management. It was there he was given some Cabernet Sauvignon grapes from Napa's Oakville AVA, and his path shifted away from the vineyard as a career focus. He went to work for Charles Krug, then Beringer, where he was their first research enologist. Next, he became a consulting winemaker, before working all around California for Kendall-Jackson. While there, he was head of their Syrah program, and he developed a passion for Rhone varietals. The position of head red winemaker at Chateau Ste. Michelle brought him to our state, and although he was hesitant to make the move, he took the risk and headed north. Under his direction, the wineries' red wine program doubled. Ultimately, Ron ended up working exclusively on their Col Solare program. In 2005, Ron struck out on his own with Bunnell Family Cellars, knowing Syrah and Rhone varietals were to be his focus. East of the mountains, Prosser's Vintners Village is home to their tasting room and Wine O'Clock Wine Bar, a must-stop food and wine destination in the Yakima Valley. For those of us who want to taste closer to home, their collection of wines and a selection of light appetizers can be sampled at the Woodinville Warehouse District tasting room.

Pairing Ron's fabulous wines with the fantastic culinary creations and the beautiful garden of Sweet Basil's is this year's installment of our long-time summer tradition! A relaxing stroll through the garden while sipping a glass of wine is always the best way to start the evening. And the koi pond, inviting benches, herbs and seasonal blooms, are just part of the charm of Sweet Basil's. The food is always amazing, and the wine pairings will be as well!

Our Menu:

Appetizers

Chile-lime peanuts

Deviled eggs Nicoise

Spicy chicken salad

Paired with Wine O’Clock 2013 Rose, Columbia Valley

First Course

Walla Walla Sweet Onion Tart

Paired with Bunnell Family Cellar 2013 Merlot, Red Mountain

Main Course

Bacon-wrapped filet mignon with Blackberries

Smashed potatoes and Seasonal Vegetable

(Or Vegetarian Main Course Option)

Paired with Bunnell Family Cellar 2009 Syrah, Boushey McPherson Vineyard

Bunnell Family Cellar 2010 Syrah, Horse Heaven Hills

Dessert

Limoncello Zabaglione with Berries

Paired with 2012 Helene, Art Denhoed Vineyard, Yakima Valley

If you prefer the vegetarian main course option, RSVP as noted below, then email us at wwsseattle@yahoo.com to let us know. The vegetarian option must be ordered in advance.

Price for members: $65.00, nonmembers: $75.00.

Please note the system charges a $3 processing fee for nonmembers to pay by credit card. To RSVP & pay by check, email wwsseattle@yahoo.com to confirm, then mail your check (made out to Seattle Women For WineSense) to Sue Regan at 112 - 236th Place SW, Bothell, WA 98021. Your check must be received 3 days after your RSVP is made. After that time your space will be released. Please contact us with questions about the event, the website or method of payment at 425.882.1621. This event is nonrefundable.

Sweet Basils School of Cooking -5820 156th S.W., Edmonds, WA is located directly before the entrance to Meadowdale County Park. Take the 164th St. SW/Mill Creek exit off I-5 and follow 164th W. to 168th St. SW. Turn right to cross Highway 99, then turn right onto 52nd Ave. W. (Chevron Gas Station). Turn left onto 160th St. SW and then right onto 56th Ave. W. Turn left on 156th Ave. Sweet Basil's is located about 2 1/2 blocks on the left. Parking is limited, so please car pool if possible.