Small Plates wine social with Winemaker Kerry Shiels of Côte Bonneville
Reception Sparkling Wine: Assorted Charcuterie
Côte Bonneville, Riesling (2023):
Vietnamese Summer Rolls, Peanut Sauce
Côte Bonneville, Chardonnay (2018):
Wild Mushroom Arancini , Tomato Pesto
Côte Bonneville, Train Station Red Wine Yakima Valley (2018):
Moroccan Style Lamb Meatballs, Pomegranate Glaze
Côte Bonneville, Cabernet Franc Train Station Yakima Valley (2020):
Roasted Red Pepper & Goat Cheese in Puff Pastry
Côte Bonneville, Cabernet Sauvignon Train Station Estate Yakima Valley (2017):
Sliced Beef Tenderloin, Carmelized Onion & Aged Cheddar on Crostini
ABOUT THE WINEMAKER:
Cote Bonneville Estate – Yakima Valley/Dubrul Vineyard
· Kerry Shiels is the winemaker for Côte Bonneville. She began making wine in middle and high school in a series of science projects. After earning her engineering degree from Northwestern University in Chicago, she worked in Torino, Italy in Fiat's management development program. She was then transferred to Case New Holland (CNH) world headquarters in Chicago before deciding to enter the world of wine.
· Kerry received her master's degree in Viticulture and Enology from UC Davis, and then assumed the winemaker title in August 2009. She has been immersed in DuBrul Vineyard and Côte Bonneville since the inception, but especially since 2005, when she left engineering.
· Kerry gained experience in Napa, California, Argentina, and Australia. She has worked in all aspects of winemaking at Joseph Phelps Vineyards, Folio Fine Wine Partners, Robert Mondavi Winery, Tahbilk, and Tapiz, before returning to Côte Bonneville full time.
