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Last night, President Obama visited San Francisco on a whirlwind fundraising visit.

Alice Waters and Tyler Florence were the culinary hosts for the dinner portion of the evening, which ran $20,000 per person . It also marked the second time in less than a month that Tyler Florence cooked for President Obama.

Along with the current Chez Panisse kitchen crew, joining the host duo were a legion of familiar alumni of the Berkeley restaurant: Sylvan Mishima Brackett (Peko Peko), Mary Canales and Mattea Soreng (Ici), Sue Conley (Cowgirl Creamery), Charlie Hallowell (Pizzaiolo), Christopher Lee (Salumiere), Russell Moore (Camino), Gilbert Pilgram and Annie Callan (Zuni Cafe), Gayle Pirie and John Clark (Foreign Cinema), Charlene Reis and Paul Arenstam (Summer Kitchen), Bryant Terry (chef/author), and Michael and Lindsay Tusk (Quince).

So what was on the bill of fare? The full menu is below in full and includes Scaggs Vineyard Rose, a fall tomato salad with mozzarella, boudin blanc, eggplant tagine and much more. There was also an apple press acting as a centerpiece of sorts, making fresh apple juice for guests.

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"An extraordinarily decadent Mourvèdre, Grenache and Syrah blend, currently among the best in California. Hard to describe how delicious the raspberry, blackberry, chocolate, orange, granola, sandalwood and spice flavors are. There’s a rich, velvety, liqueur-like texture, and while the wine tastes fantastically sweet, it finishes dry, a marvelous achievement. Production was a mere 315 cases."
— S.H. (4/1/2011) — 95

2008 Scaggs Vineyard Mt. Veeder Montage

We're proud to announce our association with Kermit Lynch Wines. They'll be distributing Scaggs Vineyard nationwide, with the exception of California where we will continue to be represented by Paul Bullard Associates in St. Helena. Below is a copy of KLWM's release:

You probably already know Boz Scaggs as a musician, one who did much to define music in San Francisco over the past four decades. Kermit and I know him as a wine lover and grape grower, however, and have established a friendship with him over the past several years on that level. Boz’ love of agriculture, his interest in food and wine, and his search for solitude away from the endless demands of the music business all seemed to come together 15 or so years ago when he and his wife Dominique found a dream parcel in the hills of Mt. Veeder. It didn’t take long before they planted a vineyard. Over the past several years, that vineyard became certified organic, world-class wine was produced, the name ‘Montage’ was decided upon for the wine, and a package was developed that expresses the mood conveyed by both Boz and Dominique that theirs is a world where small details are important. It seems as if as much soul and personal attention went into the wine side of their lives as the musical side of Boz’ life. It’s with an enormous sense of enthusiasm that I report that we at Kermit Lynch have been selected by Boz and Dominique to distribute their wines in the US.

The 2.5-acre Scaggs Vineyard is planted to Rhône varieties – Mourvèdre, Grenache, Syrah and Counoise. Budwood was obtained from ‘Selection Massale’ sources. The vineyards lie at 1100 to 1400 feet elevation in a terraced cleft of Mt. Veeder, and they face to the southeast. The farming is done completely by hand and is certified organic. Yields are kept low and the winemaking – overseen by Ken Bernards – is natural and minimally interventional. These are old world wines that Boz and Dominique wanted to make, and they have succeeded. One of the world’s most gifted musicians has chosen to produce wine that provided him with the same degree of satisfaction he enjoys from his other career.

In the 40 years that Kermit has been in business, he has chosen to represent only three wines from California: Chalone, Joseph Swan and now Scaggs Vineyard. He disappointed no one with the first two. I can’t imagine the reaction here will be any different.  Bruce Neyers, Director of Kermit Lynch National Sales

From The Daily Meal, Fall 2011 by Colman Andrews

“One night a few weeks back I heard Boz Scaggs performing at the Beacon Theater in Manhattan. The night after that, I drank 2008 Scaggs Vineyard Mt. Veeder Montage at my dining room table in Connecticut. Neither Scaggs nor his wine was what you'd call flashy, but both were polished and strong at the core; both were the real thing.”

Thanks to all for your patience with our weather holds. We're happy to report that ground, 2-day and 3-day shipping options are once more available...just in time for the release of our 2009 Montage, coming late NOVEMBER.

Boz Scaggs may be best known for his singing, songwriting and guitar-playing skills. He rose to fame in the 1970s with hits such as "Lowdown" and "Lido Shuffle." But over the past dozen or so years, he has been cultivating another career as well: that of a vintner. When he isn't recording or touring, Scaggs seeks refuge in the Napa Valley estate that he shares with wife, Dominique.

Read more at http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/06/08/HOQ91JMGDK.DTL