Last week, the folks at Medlock Ames invited our Hotel staff to dinner at their new Alexander Valley tasting room (and bar).  And by dinner, we mean mouthwatering wood-fired pizzas from their funky mobile oven.  General manager Kenneth Rochford served up endless array of seasonal pizzas, while winemaker Ames Morrison filled our glasses with his extraordinary organic wines.

For those of you who have not yet been… we strongly recommend that you check it out.  Like, now.  And a new post on the h2blog explains why.  But what that post doesn’t reveal is when to check it out.  (That’s a little secret for you guys.)

Go on weekends, between 1-3pm.  (Fri-Sun).  That’s when the wood oven is fired up and roaring in the garden for your benefit.  Better yet, go on Saturdays at 1pm.  That’s when Ames is manning the oven, serving up seasonal pizzas paired with his selected flight of wines.  Think “Cab Vertical” or “Chard Vertical.”  And he’ll be there to discuss the wines, pairings, his sustainable approach to food and wine, and whatever else it is that you’d like to talk to him about.

Seating is limited and guests should reserve in advance. The cost is $30.00 per person.

**To schedule an appointment, call our concierge, or contact the Medlock Ames team at 707.431.8845.  Or e-mail them at tastingroom@medlockames.com.