Bottoms Up

Sorry I haven’t written for almost a week. I’ve been deeply involved in Hugh Johnson’s autobiography, "A Life Uncorked." The preeminent British author of "The World Atlas of Wine" and "Hugh Johnson’s Wine Pocket Book" is coming to the Bay Area this weekend and I really think you should meet him and hear why he thinks wine should only be compared to music, not other wines.

Here are the details:

Wine Country Luncheon & Book-Signing
Sunday, April 23rd,
11:30 am, Sunday, April 23rd
Wente Vineyards Event Center
5050  Arroyo Road, Livermore
Luncheon $45.00 per person
Call 925-456-2400 for reservations, or online at ticketmaster.com

Need more enticing? Here’s the menu:
        First Course
        Crab Louie Salad with Butter Lettuce,
        Sweet 100 Tomatoes, 8-Minute Egg, Avocados and Scallions
        Wente Vineyards 2003 Sauvignon Blanc, Livermore Valley

        Main Course
        House Smoked Double Cut Pork Chop
        with Red Skinned Potatoes, Asparagus and Spicy Red Onion Marmalade
        Wente Vineyards 2002 Crane Ridge Reserve Merlot, Livermore Valley

        Dessert
        Mocha Meringue with Milk Chocolate Mousse
        and Cabernet Glazed Strawberries
        Wente Vineyards 2003 Charles Wetmore Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon,
        Livermore Valley