Featuring Winegrower Eric Poolen
from DeLoach Vineyards
Eric Pooler, DeLoach Vineyards winegrower, is a Northern California native with a foundation in agriculture that was set at a young age by his father.
Pooler graduated from Chico State with a degree in agricultural business and a minor in plant science. At DeLoach Vineyards, his experience and commitment to eco-friendly farming practices show in the high-quality wines.
from DeLoach Vineyards
Recently opened Bistro One West (1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill.), a contemporary fresh American restaurant, hosts its first monthly wine dinner 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. This month’s dinner features winegrower Eric Poolen of DeLoach Vineyards. The cost is $75 per person (including tax and gratuity).
The dinner starts with a mouth-watering appetizer—West Coast Mussels with chorizo, shallots and a smoked paprika butter sauce, paired with DeLoach 2007 O.F.S. Chardonnay; followed by an entrée—Roasted Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast with duck sausage filled mushroom and zinfandel reductions, paired with DeLoach 2008 Russian River Zinfandel; and finished with a delicious Sweet Potato Crepe filled with Bufala Ricotta and orange fig sauce, paired with Raymond 2006 Eloquence Late Harvest Chardonnay. To RSVP, call Bistro One West at (630) 444-0600.
About DeLoach Vineyards
DeLoach Vineyards focuses on small-lot winemaking, located in sunny Santa Rosa, Calif., paying special attention to its Russian River Valley, O.F.S. and Vineyard Designate wines. DeLoach is passionate about Pinot Noir—demanding a delicate, labor-intensive process. Each wine is given diligence to produce original, terroir-driven Pinot Noir.
DeLoach Vineyards focuses on small-lot winemaking, located in sunny Santa Rosa, Calif., paying special attention to its Russian River Valley, O.F.S. and Vineyard Designate wines. DeLoach is passionate about Pinot Noir—demanding a delicate, labor-intensive process. Each wine is given diligence to produce original, terroir-driven Pinot Noir.
Cecil DeLoach, a fireman from San Francisco, planted the first grape in 1973. Purchased by the Boisset family from Burgundy, France, in 2003, the vision of eco-friendly farming practices were brought to DeLoach Vineyards, showing dedication to the environment and quality of the wine.
Eric Pooler, DeLoach Vineyards winegrower, is a Northern California native with a foundation in agriculture that was set at a young age by his father. About Bistro One West
Bistro One West is a contemporary fresh American Restaurant located at 1 W. Illinois St. in St. Charles, Ill. The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The dining room bar is open from 11 a.m. to close. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. For more information, contact Bistro One West at (630) 444-0600 or visit http://www.bistro1west.com/. Follow Bistro One West on Twitter at @Bistro1West, and “Like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BistroOneWest.
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