California Wine Dinner
Featuring : Rombauer Vineyards
June 7th and 8th, 2012
$95.00 Per Person
One Seating Only at 6:30PM
Soup
Cream of Red Pontiac Potato with Wild Boar Pancetta & Carmelized Leeks
Schranmsberg "Mirabella" Brut, North Coast
"Generous aromas of vanilla waffle cone and spun sugar are followed by rich apricot compote and ripe citrus. The palate is delicious upon entry, with flavors of bright lemon and tropical mango. In addition to the fruitful characters, the palate is layered with essences of honey and toasted almonds. The wine's viscous and coating nature gives way
to refreshing acidity on the finish."
Salad
Mixed Field Greens & Curly Endive
Red Leichester and Pepitas and Roasted Garlic Zucchini Dressing
2010 Carneros Chardonnay
"Seductive aromas of peach, melon, and citrus are balanced with honeysuckle and vanilla. On the palate, flavors of pears, peaches and melons are backed with lively acidity. A nice touch of vanilla-scented oak provides an added flavor dimension. The creamy palate has a lingering finish of melon and citrus fruit with a satisfying buttery complexity."
Fish
Chili Seared Ahi Tuna Over Bamboo Rice Risotto
Lemongrass Miso Vinegrette and Mirin Sriracha Puddles
2010 Carneros Chardonnay
"Seductive aromas of peach, melon, and citrus are balanced with honeysuckle and vanilla. On the palate, flavors of pears, peaches and melons are backed with lively acidity. A nice touch of vanilla-scented oak provides an added flavor dimension. The creamy palate has a lingering finish of melon and citrus fruit with a satisfying buttery complexity."
Chicken
Proscuitto Wrapped Ballantine of Free Range Chicken
Stuffed with Spinach & Crimini Mushrooms
Whipped Chickpeas and Lingonberry Sauce
2008 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
"Brilliant and vividly purplish-red in color, expressive aromas of dark berry fruit, clove and vanilla. Refined and aromatic blackberry, blueberry, black olive and nutmeg offer depth and balance on the palate for a focused, approachable core. A full-bodied wine
with a silky mouth-feel and long finish."
Beef
Syrah Braised Waygu Shortribs
Brie Whipped Purple Potatoes and Red Wine Chanterelle Demi Glace
2007 Diamond Selection Cabernet Savignon
"Dark purple with a violet-red hue, elegant aromas of black currant, dark berries and hints of clove fill out the bouquet. Black olive, blackberry, vanilla and cherry caress the palate. Expressive and seductive with well-integrated tannins and a silky finish."
Cheese
Parmigiano Reggiano
2008 Carneros Merlot
"Enticing and lively red color, beautifully aromatic with black cherry and ripe plum. On the palate a purity of blackcurrant, cedar and mint flavors blend together seamlessly. Soft and supple, this wine has a medium-bodied mouth-feel with plush tannins
that integrate with generous finish."
Dessert
Honeycrisp Apple Bread Pudding
Housemade Toffee & Caramel Bourbon Drizzel
2009 'Joy' Late Harvest Chardonnay
"Yellow in color. Opening with vibrant aromas of Meyer lemon marmalade, butterscotch and roasted nuts. Luscious pineapple, créme brulee and vanilla meld seamlessly on the palate. Decadent yet soft texture, finishing with fresh acidity. This wine ages beautifully and drinks well over the next ten years. It will continue to become more golden as it ages."

