Alma Rosa
Wine Dinner
Tuesday, June 10 | 6:30pm
Don’t miss an unforgettable evening with Alma Rosa winemaker Samra Morris, the world’s first Bosnian female winemaker! This intimate dinner features a beautifully paired coursed meal and only 12 seats are available. Check out our full menu below and book your spot today before it’s gone!
OUR MENU
AMUSE
Japanese Beef Tartare
Paired with 2022 Alma Rosa, Sta. Rita Hills Vin Gris Rosé
1st COURSE
Pressed Foie Gras Grand Marnier gelée, glazed peach, crumbled hazelnut
Paired with 2022, Alma Rosa, Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay
2nd COURSE
Salt Cod Olive oil poached, provencal ratatouille, fine herb butter, garlic parmesan breadcrumbs
Paired with 2020, Alma Rosa, El Jabali Chardonnay
3rd COURSE
Maine Lobster Tortellini, caramelized celery root puree, crisp prosciutto, lobster emulsion, tarragon
Paired with 2021 Alma Rosa, Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir
4th COURSE
Peking Duck Chinese 5 spice, grilled plum, potato fondant, burgundy sauce, orange scented walnuts
Paired with 2021, Alma Rosa, El Jabali Pinot Noir
5th COURSE
Guanaja Chocolate Cake Raspberry coulis, creme fraiche chantilly, maldon salt, hazelnut tuile
Paired with 2021, Alma Rosa, El Jabali Syrah
$189 + Tax and Gratuity
Call 713.769.0670 to book your seats today!
ABOUT ALMA ROSA
Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards, established in 2005 by Richard and Thekla Sanford, is nestled in California's Sta. Rita Hills AVA. Renowned for its organic farming practices and sustainable viticulture, the winery produces exceptional Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines that reflect the unique terroir of the region. Visitors can enjoy tastings at their Solvang tasting room or partake in private experiences at the historic El Jabali ranch, offering a deep dive into their winemaking philosophy and commitment to environmental stewardship.
ABOUT SAMRA
Samra Morris was born and raised in Bosnia. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the College of Agricultural and Food Sciences at the University of Sarajevo in 2008, majoring in Food Science. Immediately thereafter, she majored in Food Quality and Control at the university, completing her Master’s degree in 2010. Samra worked as a brewing intern at Sarajevska Pivara d.d. in Sarajevo in mid-2008 and then as an enologist for a year after receiving her Master’s degree. These experiences led her to embark on a career in winemaking.
Emigrating to the U.S. in 2013, she spent over a year as a tasting room associate at Hestan Vineyards in the Napa Valley. This was followed by six-month stints in Napa as a viticulture intern at St. Supéry Winery, as a cellar intern at Mending Wall Wines, and a tasting room associate at Grgich Hills Estate Winery. Samra returned to Mending Wall as a cellar intern for three months in late 2015 before joining Michael Mondavi Family Estate for a year and one-half to work as part of the cellar team. Another three-month cellar internship at Mending Wall, this time in St. Helena, was followed by working at Free Flow Wines in Napa and Sonoma for over two years, first as a laboratory technician, then as a laboratory supervisor, and finally as manager of quality control.
Mid-2019 found Samra in Buellton, California, as assistant winemaker at Alma Rosa Winery & Vineyards. A mere seven months later, she was named winemaker there. The winery focusses on producing Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Rhône Wines.
