Spring Asado on the Mesa

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

5:30 – Sunset

Join us as we share a selection of the newly released wines from our 2022 and 2023 vintages at our first Asado on the Mesa of the year, as we welcome back the Forage Sisters at our winery this May and kick off the start to the season!

We have annually partnered with Chefs Mirasol Gomez and Nicole Sacchitella and their seasoned, professional culinary team since the summer of 2019, when we shared our first vintage of wines. These unique, wine-paired, multi-course, fire-cooked dinners always sell out and leave our guests with memories to savor and share.

At this spring asado, we will greet you with a glass of our 2023 Sauvignon Blanc, alongside passed appetizers of Heirloom Crostinis and Argentine Empanadas. We will seat you and your guests at a large, communal table, overlooking the North Fork Valley, just outside our vineyard.

Mirasol and Nicole will guide you through a multi-course, creative menu, featuring locally sourced lamb and seasonal fish, accompanied by organic vegetables, fruits, herbs, and edible flowers.

If you've attended an asado with the Forage Sisters before, you know that the experience is one to remember. Mirasol and Nicole will get the coals hot early in the day and cook within sight, and we will serve up some newly released wines that celebrate the freshness of spring and pair perfectly with their menu.

We hope you'll join us this May, as we kick off the start to our winery season and celebrate the release of our recently bottled wines from the 2022 and 2023 vintages!

WELCOME BITES

Heirloom Crostini, Spring Pea and Mint Smash, House Preserved Lemon, Olive Oil

Argentine Empanada, Dried Fruit of the Season, Soft Cheese, Red Chimichurri

Sauvignon Blanc, Grand Valley, CO, 2023

FIRST

Caldo de Pollo Sip, Crispy House Cracker, Whipped Turmeric Butter

Chardonnay, Grand Valley, CO, 2022

SALAD

Bitter Greens, Spring Greens, Caper Caesar, Fried Capers, Mint, Parmesan and Pistachio Crumble

Rosé of Pinot Noir, Hawks' Nest Vineyard, CO, 2022

MIDDLE

Potatas Huecas à la Forage Sisters, Curly Scallion, Spicy Aioli, Pickled Radish, Lemon and Herb Salsa

Seasonal Fish on the Plancha

Itasca, Grand Valley, CO, 2023

MAIN

Garlic and Ginger Plum-Braised Lamb Over Coals

Quinoa Atamalada

Charred Spring Vegetables, Green Garlic Pesto

Rosé of St. Vincent, Grand Valley, CO, 2022

SWEET

Red Velvet Beet Cake, Candied Beets

Ginger, Orange, and Honey Goat Cheese, Edible Flowers

Beet, Berry, and Citrus Granita with Sparkling Wine and Edible Flowers

NOTES:

• We are dining outside, so we strongly suggest dressing in layers, donning a hat, and wearing sunscreen. The sun is intense, and the spring weather can be finicky here on Sunshine Mesa.
• Please let us know of any food allergies, as we can most likely accommodate them.
• Please be aware that Runzel Gulch Road has two dramatic switchbacks, and that parking at the winery is limited. Please carpool, if possible, in order to save space.
• Be respectful of our neighbors and yield to uphill traffic. Drive slowly and carefully, since there are blind spots along this dirt road.
• This is a working farm, so unfortunately, we are unable to accommodate children or pets at this event.
• Regarding attire, wear what you'd like and dress for an outdoor "springtime in Colorado" dinner. You'll be walking on a graveled road and dining atop a grassy hillside, so plan your shoe-choice wisely.
• We do not offer discounted tickets if you choose not to enjoy the wine pairings; however, we offer a paired coursing of innovative, seasonal spirit-free drinks to accompany the menu. Please let us know in advance, so that we can plan, batch, and portion accordingly. This option cannot be chosen on the day of the event.

If you have any further questions or concerns, call or text Jayme and Steve directly at 970.589.3142.

We are looking forward to hosting this incredible food-and-wine lineup with you in our beautiful North Fork Valley!

MEET THE FORAGE SISTERS:

We are proud to host the Forage Sisters and their stellar crew, here at the vineyard again. From outdoor pop-ups and epic asados, to extravagant weddings and vineyard dinners, the Forage Sisters throw a party like no other. They are well-known for their intentional, seasonal cuisine; professional staff; imaginative courses; and cuisine that pairs perfectly with our white and rosé wines.

"We are Mirasol and Nicole. Though we are technically business partners, we are truly like sisters. Our shared love for curating events focused on food from local, Western Slope farms led us to create Forage Sisters. We are inspired by our backgrounds of Italian and Argentinian earthen and simplistic styles of food, the spirit of Colorado, our love for sustainable living, and above all, our love for people, community and gathering."

MEET THE WINEMAKERS:

Jayme Henderson and Steve Steese spent many years in the Denver restaurant scene, as managers, sommeliers, mixologists, event planners, and wine directors. They have led wine dinners with world-famous producers, interned and studied throughout the broader wine world, written wine articles for numerous publications, and led workshops and tasting seminars throughout their careers.

In the summer of 2019, they released their first vintage of high-elevation white and rosé wines, under their label, The Storm Cellar, to high acclaim. Their award-winning, crisp, aromatic wines have been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Better Homes & Gardens, and the Colorado Governor's Cup Collection. Together, they farm six producing acres and eight emerging acres here in the West Elks AVA, in Hotchkiss, Colorado, with an emphasis on quality, both in farming and winemaking.

Most recently, The Storm Cellar was given the award of 2022 "Winery of the Year" by the Colorado Association for Viticulture and Enology.

These photos were beautifully captured by Teya Cranson at the Spring Asado on the Mesa with the Forage Sisters in May of 2023.