DuMol Wine Tasting and Dinner at RIS.

achieving an MBA from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Reed then returned to UC Davis to complete extensive graduate research in enology, his insights presented to the American Society of Enology and Viticulture. Reed joined the DuMOL team in 2015. Winemaking is part of his heritage, as he is related to a founder of the Bollinger Champagne house. His 22 years of experience in the wine industry include roles as viticulturist, winemaker, senior management, and entrepreneur. Reed’s multifaceted approach, tenacity and progressive mindset are invaluable assets to DuMOL’s small, tight-knit team.
Beginning in the mid 1990s, DuMOL made a name for itself making Pinot Noir and Chardonnay of the Russian River Valley. More recently, the team has expanded further into sites hugged by the hills mere miles from the Ocean.  Here are some favorites paired with a great menu by Chef Ris Lacoste
 
                                                                                Reception
2015   DuMOL Chardonnay,  Sonoma Coast
Gougeres
Fried Scallops on Fried Lemons
Crab Cakes with Mustard
Lobster Sliders
First Course
2014   DuMOL Isobel Chardonnay
Monkfish Ossobucco on Champagne Risotto
with lobster, leeks, cabbage, fontina and Chanterelles, tomato fondue
 
Second Course
2014   DuMOL Conner Pinot Noir
Roasted Rack of American Lamb
creamy feta potatoes, braised lamb shank, garlic spinach
Third Course
2014   DuMOL Jack Robert's Run Syrah
Licorice Braised Beef Short Ribs
on horseradish cream with beet vinaigrette, crispy anna potato, buttered cabbage and kale, pickled ramp butter
 
Chef Hand Selected Cheese
2014   DuMOL Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley  
 
 
$150, inclusive of tax and gratuity