Creole Country

Baton Rouge, LA -April 14 Back on the road again, this time in Louisiana at a trade lunch at Ruth's Chris Steakhouse. There was plenty of evidence as soon as we walked in the door that this restaurant is a big fan of AVV. The manager Scott Callais raved about our wines and then we met a server here who won a 60-day sales contest and was scheduled to stay at the guest house on our estate.This restaurant sells 100 plus cases of AVV

The day ended with another great consumer wine dinner, at Ruffino's, which calls itself an Italian-Creole fusion restaurant. A flashing billboard in front advertised the dinner. The restaurant is run by Ruffin Rodrique, a real character, and Peter Sclafani, the executive chef.. We are certain the 55 people who attended had a good time. The food was very creative including duck spring rolls that were served with the rose, veal tenderloin that went very well with the Alexander School Cabernet Sauvignon and braised beef short ribs served with the CYRUS.