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Wine Dinner
"A Journey Through California Wine Country"
Wednesday, February 24th
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$75 per person* |
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Passion the Restaurant is pleased to host a February wine dinner featuring a fabulous selection of California Wines hosted by Kevin Sullivan of Majestic Fine Wines
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California produces world class wines of many different varietals thanks to its unique geographical and climactic attributes. Currently there are 88 appellations with many more pending. Climates range from maritime to continental, with many counties having as many as 4 different climactic zones. Across the state you can go from the cool coastline to torrid deserts. The state has numerous mountain ranges running through it which offer many mountainsides and valley floors for planting. To learn more about the wines we will be featuring with the dinner, click here. |
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Amuse-Bouche |
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Matanzas Creek Sauvignon Blanc 2007 |
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Based in the Bennett Valley in Southern Sonoma, this winery traces its roots to the mid 70’s. This Sauvignon Blanc is blended with Sauvignon Musque and is partially fermented in oak |
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7:00 PM Dinner |
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1st Course |
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Cumin Dusted Ahi Tuna with Mango Papaya Salsa
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Arrowood Chardonnay 2005 |
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Richard Arrowood has been producing wine in Sonoma County for over 43 years. His knowledge of the land results in a full bodied expression of Chardonnay perfection. This wine seamlessly mingles fruit and oak with great acidity |
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2nd Course |
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Braised Short Ribs with a Pomegranate Chipotle BBQ Sauce
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Freemark Abbey Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 |
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This St. Helena winery traces its roots back to 1886 and is one of Napa Valleys most coveted landmarks. This full-bodied red gets most of its fruit from Rutherford with a small portion of Mt. Veeder fruit for structure. The wine is aged in French oak for 2 years resulting in a marriage of all components. |
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3rd Course |
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Stuffed yellow Bell Pepper with Twin Cheeses, Basmati Rice, Shrimp & Black Bean Chorizo with a Roasted Red Pepper Cream
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Byron Santa Maria Pinot Noir 2007
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The main fruit source is the Nielson vineyard planted in 1964, Santa Barbara’s oldest commercial vineyard. A state of the art gravity flow system winery ensures that the fragile Pinot Noir grapes are not bruised in the wine making process |
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4th Course |
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Fresh Fruit Napoleon with Peaches and Cream
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Edmeades Mendocino Zinfandel 2007 |
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Using a native yeast fermentation in small open top fermentation tanks allows this wine to truly express the terroir that is Mendocino |
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*Does not include Tax and Gratuity |
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