Natural wine, estate grown biodynamically in one of the country’s greatest winemaking regions by a family of immigrants with a strong female winemaker...this is an event not to be missed. We welcome Tahmiene Momtazi of Maysara Winery to Domaine South on Monday March 16th. Per usual, we will seat in two blocks: Arrival between 5-5:45 or Arrival between 7-7:45 (allowing two hours for dinner). $120 per person. Menu forthcoming. Reservations taken by phone only at 256.759.9952.
The Momtazi family has 252 acres of their Estate under vine. All of the vineyards are farmed biodynamically and grafted from the original rootstock of the vines planted in the late 90s by Moe Momtazi.
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Maysara Wine Dinner
March 16th, 2020
Domaine South
Chef Luke Hawke
1st – Alabama She Crab Bisque, Leek, Fennel, Crab Roe, Crispy Garlic, Micro Mustard
2018 Pinot Gris “Arsheen”, Momtazi Vineyard
2nd – Grapefruit “Caesar,” Salt Packed Spanish Anchovies, Grapefruit Supremes, Radicchio, Arugula, Tarragon Vinaigrette
2018 Pinot Blanc “Autees”, Momtazi Vineyard
3rd – Rabbit Pasta – Bucatini, Nduja, Chickpea Cassoulet, Fire Roasted Rosemary
2012 Pinot Noir “Jamsheed”, Momtazi Vineyard
4th – Australian Wagyu Short Ribs, Sherry Jus, Salsify Puree, Local Mushrooms
2014 Pinot Noir “Asha”, Momtazi Vineyard
5th – Blood Orange Daisy Cake, Herb Sweet Cream, Candied Pistachio, Blood Orange “Vinaigrette”
NV Sparkling Pinot Noir Rose, Momtazi Vineyard
What makes Maysara unique is that there is over 600 feet elevation gain in the vineyards. From the property's lowest point at 120 feet to around 600 feet, the soil is clay and loam based (similar to most of the valley). From 600-780 feet, there is Jory soil (a red earth loaded with iron and mineral deposits). Quite a bit of the McMinnville AVA has this top soil. What makes this part of Maysara's vineyard special is that there's 10 feet of this earth before the base of loam and calcareous sub-soil. Only the fortunate have access to this part of the Estate: the wines of Maysara (of course), and St. Innocent sources a wonderful patch of land that sits at the crest of the Estate's highest point.
