Surh Luchtel wines are the result of collaboration between two long time friends Don Surh and Gary Luchtel. First as housemates in college in the Oakland hills in the late 70’s, they became friends over many a bottle and discovered that their wine interests were more than casual.

Gary and Don have been making wine together since 1992 with grapes obtained from various vineyards of Napa, Sonoma, Monterey and Mendocino counties. Over the years they have made Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Zinfandel, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Malbec, Sangiovese and Chardonnay. The 1999 vintage was their first commercial year in which they made 1100 total cases of Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, a Bordeaux blend called Mosaique, and a Napa Valley Zinfandel.  Currently they only make approximately 3000 cases or wine a year.  Limited production of exceptional wines at an incredible value!

Join us as we welcome Gary to Greenery Restaurant for a 6-course wine dinner on Tuesday, September 27, 2011 at 6:30 pm.  Click here to make your reservations now, as there are only 34 seats remaining. 

Chef Justin Sears’ Winemaker's dinner menu

hamachi crudo

pineapple sorbet, black pepper, olive oil powder

2009 Fortunati Vineyards, Viognier, Napa Valley

magret duck mortadella

orange rind purée, braised pistachios, shaved artichoke heart

2007 Gary's Vineyard, Pinot Noir, Santa Lucia Highlands

herbed focaccia “gnocchi”

guanciale, preserved tomato sauce, pecorino romano

2007 Zinfandel, Napa Valley

housemade lamb sausage

pearl onions, peas, black mustard, horseradish crema

2007 Mosaique, Red WIne, Napa Valley

pheasant ballantine

hudson valley foie gras, parsnip purée, cassis-pheasant jus

2006 Stagecoach Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

eric’s chocolate “four ways”

2006 Sacrashe Vineyard, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

$75 per person, plus tax and gratuity