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GrapevineA “Case of the Mondays”(continued from page 7)As our “Monday” approached the lunch hour, Akiko invitedthe whole group to join her for an exclusive opportunity to dinein her home. As we ascended the hill to the architectural dream inwhich they reside, she leaked the buffet menu we were about toenjoy as Chef Sandra Simile completed the final touches:Butter Lettuce, Mache, Roasted Golden Beets,Bartlett Pear, Cherry Tomatoes and Laura Chenel Chevre withCitrus DressingBalsamic, Herb and Garlic Crusted Roast Beef Top Loinwith Grilled Onions and MushroomsParsley and Chive Buttered Red BananaFingerling PotatoesRoasted Butternut Squash with Shallots,Chestnuts and MarjoramGrilled Zucchini and Cippolini Onion GratinGerman Chocolate Cake with Whipped Cream and CaramelSauceA few bottles of Pinot Noir, a bunch of laughs and a couple ofpictures on the deck later, the Northern California ClubManagers completed lunch and retreated back down the hill tohead home.Northern California Wine Society Members with Akiko FreemanThis was a day full of camaraderie, local award-winning artisancheeses and a surprise barrel tasting and luncheon with the proprietor/winemakerof a renowned winery. The experience gave awhole new meaning to the “case of the Mondays.” MayMondays, from now on, be abundant and plentiful, unless youare one of my friends, stuck punching the clock back at the office.Redwood Hill Creamery and Green Valley Organicswww.redwoodhill.comcontact@redwoodhill.net(707) 823-8750Freeman Vineyards and Winerywww.freemanwinery.comAkiko@FreemanWinery.com(707) 823-69372012 ArseneauxScholarship WinnerRegistration Now Openfor Annual Wine TourThe CMAA International Wine Society is pleased toannounce the 2012 winner of the Warren L. ArseneauxHonorary Scholarship is Cindy A. Williams, CCM, of RumsonCountry Club in Rumson, NJ. This scholarship was establishedin 2007 by the CMAA International Wine Society, to honor thelate Warren L. Arseneaux, CCM, as instrumental to the foundingof the Wine Society, as a Past President of CMAA and forhis years of dedicated service to CMAA and the InternationalWine Society. The scholarship provides tuition for a CMAAInternational Wine Society member who has a passion and lovefor wine, and is interested in continuing his or her professionaldevelopment, to attend the BMI Wine and Food Experience orother educational opportunity as approved by the IWSBoard of Managers. Congratulations to Cindy Williams!Join the International Wine Society for a sevenday, six night tour through the Napa and SonomaCounties of California. This workshop is sure to tantalizeyour taste buds with some of the finest winesin the country. From the powerful CabernetSauvignons of Napa Valley to the delicate sparklingwines of Carneros and everything in between, this isan opportunity to enjoy all that California’s bestwine-producing regions have to offer. Wine Countryis ready to welcome you with open arms to theGolden State. Registration is limited to 25 participants.Full details are available here. Registertoday!Vol. 25 No. 1 8Spring 2012