Alsace Winemaker’s Dinner

Alsace Winemaker’s Dinner

Alsace Winemaker’s Dinner

Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 7pm

Hosted by:
Ron Ross, Weygandt Wine Specialist
& C.I.A. Wine Program Instructor
with Sandy Pogue of The Epicurean

4 Courses & 4 Wines ~ $80 per person
Tax & gratuity not included

Make your reservations now!

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PRIX FIXE MENU

GF denotes gluten-free item

 

F I R S T   C O U R S E

 

Coquille St.Jacques Pôelée, Roquette Parfumée à la Truffe
Pan Seared Sea Scallop with Spiced Corn Blini

Schoffit ~ Riesling Alsace Lieu-Dit Harth Tradition, France 2013
« An open-knit and creamy white, with racy acidity driving the well-meshed flavors of melon, lemon zest, fresh ginger, stone and slivered almond. This offers a bright, spiced finish. » 2012 WS’90

 

S E C O N D   C O U R S E

 

Feuilleté d’Écrevisses, Sauce Nantua GF
Sautéed Crayfish on Puffed Pastry with Nantua Sauce

Albert Mann ~ Pinot Gris Rosenberg, France 2012
« An elegant, beautifully integrated version, weaving together pear and almond pastry, honeyed apricot, smoky mineral, spice and fleur de sel notes, underscored by a base of mouthwatering acidity. » WS’92

 

T H I R D   C O U R S E

 

Scotch Filet d’Agneau Sauvage, Demi-Glace GF
Icelandic Wild Lamb Scotch Fillet with Thyme Glace, Spring Vegetables

Scherer ~ Pinot Noir Alsace, France 2012

 

F O U R T H   C O U R S E

 

Roquette, Vinaigrette à la Mandarine, Pignons, Canneberges & Fromage GF
Arugula Salad with Mandarin-Balsamic Vinaigrette, Pine Nuts,
Cranberries & Artisanal Farmstead Cheese

Albert Mann ~ Gewürztraminer Grand Cru Steingrubler 2012
« Hints of smoke, honey and roasted nut provide a rich flavor base for this elegant white. Well-cut acidity forms a lively frame for the notes of green melon, ripe pear, paraffin and candied ginger. » WS’90