Sam Teakle Sam Teakle joined the Captûre winemaking team in 2015. Sam is tasked with finding and harnessing some of the best vineyards while creating wines that showcase the nuances of mountain Sauvignon Blanc and Cabernet Sauvignon from the rugged Mayacamas Mountain Range. Even before joining Captûre, he has been drawn to mountain vineyards and exploring the frontier of winemaking in these remote regions. He has traveled throughout Europe and Australia, working harvests in Alsace at Hugel, Champagne at Veuve Devaux, Greece at Alpha Estate and Australia at Adelaide Hills and Yangarra. His winemaking journey then took him to Napa Valley and Sonoma County, where he worked exclusively with mountain fruit. Sam focused on Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot with the winemaking teams of Cardinale, Lokoya, Stonestreet and Carneros Hills wineries. Here he learned the essential skills that have helped contribute to his own mountain winemaking style. This combined with the rugged vineyards along the Mayacamas Mountain Range are what make the Captûre wines so incredible. Even outside of winemaking, Sam is truly passionate about the mountains and exploring the next peak. He is an avid skier and mountain biker who has carved down some of the best mountains in 5 countries with plans to go further.
Menu: 1st course Herb/Citrus Marinated Artichoke Bottom w/Asparagus, Goat Cheese Mousse, Arugula Salad, Tomato Concasse, Curry & 5 Spice Carrot Puree, Star Anise Powder 2nd course Poached & Seared Sea Scallop w/Citrus Buerre Blanc with Grapefruit, Fine Herb Tabbouleh, Garlic Chips, Dried Citrus Zest **For those with seafood allergies or aversions, there is a chicken option available. Please email wwsrochesterinfo@gmail.com if you need this option. Thank you. 3rd course Flourless Chocolate Torte, Red Wine Macerated Berries, Chocolate Sauce, Whipped Cream
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We have heard you! We are reinstating the COVID reservation seating for groups of four. The process is as follows: Every person in your group must register for the event first. After all are registered, please designate one person in your group to be the point of contact, that person will email wwsrochesterinfo@gmail.com with all of the names in your group. Your point of contact will receive a confirmation email. The table number will be provided when checking in at the event. You do not need to have a group of four to attend the event, the seating request is to guarantee larger parties can be seated together. Please Note: If you are a non-member registering for this event and paying with a credit card, you will be charged a small service fee for this transaction. This fee will appear as a separate line item on your credit card statement.