California
Wine Dinner
Featuring: Etude & Lyric
November 2 & 3, 2017
$95.00 Per Person
One Seating Only at 6:30PM
Cream of Calabaza
Poblano Chili Creme Fraiche and Toasted Squash Seeds
Etude "Grace Benoist Ranch" Pinot Gris - Carneros
Sheer mouth-filling stone fruit & citrus flavors and balancing acidity.
At once the wine is texturally rich, crisp & lively.
Its shows citrus blossom and powerful
but subtle flavors of plum, key lime & apricot that finish fresh and long.
Curly Endive & Lolla Rossa
Marconas & Queso Fresco
Clementine
Vinaigrette
Lyric by Etude Chardonnay - Santa Barbara County
Broad spectrum of citrus, tropical fruit & floral aromas.
A backbone of fresh fruit flavors and acidity balance the generous fruit weight, creamy texture and spice notes of this structured Chardonnay.
Almond Crusted Sea Bass
Edemame Black Rice
Citrus Fennel Caper Butter
Etude "Grace Benoist Ranch" Chardonnay - Carneros
Rich & concentrated, yet elegantly vibrant.
On the palate, it offers lemon curd, Bartlett pear, apple & citrus,
but the fruit is balanced with acidity & citrus blossom notes
Veal Tortellacci with Pancetta & Grana Padano
Pinot Noir Porcini Sauce
Pea Tendrils
Lyric by Etude Pinot Noir - Santa Barbara County
Hickory smoke, cherry pie & floral aromas on the nose.
The palate offers tart blackberry, cranberry, clove & vanilla flavors,
with a smoky roasted pork touch.
Ancho Marinated Beef Strip Loin
Purple Potato and Leek Cakes
Syrah Pancetta Reduction
Etude "Grace Benoist Ranch" Pinot Noir - Caneros
A silky, elegant mouthfeel with juicy, fresh flavors of dark cherry, boysenberry & plum.
The core of exuberant red fruit is rounded out by notes of baking spice and sandelwood,
and a fine tannin profile frames the concentrated, yet vibrant fruit flavors.
Tomme de Savoie
Etude Cabernet Sauvignon - Napa Valley
Deep & juicy, with plenty of black cherry, black raspberry & blackberry.
Mint, black licorice & graham cracker spice add nuance to the core of black fruit
in this exceptionally elegant, complex wine.
Compactly structured with dense tannins to age gracefully.
White Chocolate Cake with Macadamia Marzipan,
Godiva White Mousse and Bitter Ganache
Penfolds Club Tawny
An attractive mix of dried
fruit, vanilla, caramel and a touch of nutty aged
rancio complexity on the nose. A Rich and vibrant display of ripe spicy
fruit, toffee and walnuts framed by smoky oak on the palate
with a lifted cleansing finish.
