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Armagnac Prunes

  • Pair with Zinfandel
Serving Size
2

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Total Time
Up to 3 Weeks
Primary Ingredients

2 cups Pitted Prunes
2 cups Sugar
2 cups Water
½ Vanilla Bean split in half
Zest of One Lemon
1 ½ cups Armagnac

Primary Technique
  1. Place the sugar, water, vanilla, and lemon zest in a pot and bring to a boil stirring occasionally.
  2. Place the prunes in the pot and bring to a simmer, cook for three minutes at a simmer, remove from heat and let cool.
  3. When cool remove any excess syrup from the prunes, should be enough just to cover the prunes, and add the cognac to the prunes.
  4. Let soak up to 3 weeks.
prunes
Executive Chef Peter Janiak

Executive Chef Peter Janiak

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Seasonal Mezze menu

These dishes are accompanied by a chef-curated 'secret' selection of our award-winning Sonoma County wines.

This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.

Sweet

Apple & Golden Raisin Compote
Carrot, Cashew & Maple Spread 🥜

Sour/Acidic

Cranberry & Jalapeno Chutney
Whipped Ricotta with Lemon Curd 🥛 🥚

Rich/Fats & Oils

Creamy Brie with Orange & Honey 🥛
Pumpkin Pimento Cheese 🥛

Bitterness

Butternut Squash Hummus
Brussels Sprout & Labneh Dip 🥛

Allergen Key

🥛 Dairy    🥜 Nuts    🥚 Eggs

Seasonal pairing menu

This is a sample menu. Items are subject to change.

2025 Rosé
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Albacore Ceviche 
Heirloom Tomato & Melon Gazpacho | Basil | Jalapeno  Cucumber | Fried Shallot

2023 Chardonnay 
Martinelli Vineyard, Russian River Valley 
– Paired With –
Sherry & Soy Glazed Mushrooms
Celeriac-Black Truffle Purée  | Herb Pangrattato 
Crunchy Garlic | Sunflower

2023 ‘Caro Santo’ Sangiovese 
Sonoma Valley
– Paired With –
Cavatelli & Smoked Sage Sausage 
Butternut Squash & Tomato Sugo | Roasted Peppers  Parmesan 

2022 Cabernet Sauvignon 
Rockpile 
– Paired With –
Grilled Hanger Steak & Braised Shoulder Croquette
Yukon Gold Mousseline | Red Wine Braised Cabbage 
Beef Demiglace 

2022 Port
Sonoma County
– Paired With –
Toasted Coconut Panna Cotta 
Blackberry Gelee | Chocolate Crumble