By now, you might be a little tired of hearing about Lenne, but I am never tired of telling you about it! Jim and I are partners (just a little reminder) and we get to enjoy a few perks because of it. I love telling people that I/we are partners, but I think Jim likes to tell them even more.

Saturday night, Steve had a little get together for all the partners that could participate. When Steve has a party, he HAS A party! He is a great cook and dinner was absolutely delish! He made some of his famous pizza appetizers along with some Italian meats & cheese to start with. Dinner was braised short ribs or salmon, roasted red potatoes and a pear/filbert/goat cheese salad with mixed greens. I could have eaten all night, but trying so very hard to watch portion sizes For dessert, there was a mixed berry cobbler that was just yummy with creme fraiche.

Well, of course there was wine too! We went through the current line-up of what is being poured in the tasting room. Steve then brought out a couple of bottles of the 2008 Lenne Estate Pinot Noir (no, it has not been released yet). It is going to drink beautifully when released. He also had a few other Pinot’s on hand from other winemakers. It was really hard not just to stand there all night and enjoy.

It’s always fun to get together with like minded people. We are all partners, but for various reasons. We haven’t seen any of them for a couple of years, so it takes awhile to catch up, but catch up we did.

 It was a perfect evening, friends, food & wine. The patio at the tasting room was the perfect venue. The sides were down and the two heaters were running. It was cozy and intimate. What a perfect end to the 2009 harvest.