2012 Fan Favorite September Wine Tasting

Blanc de Blanc, Schramsberg,
Methode Champenoise, California, Vintage 2009 - $33
Avocado Eggs Benedict on Crostini

Sauvignon Blanc, Cakebread Cellars,
Napa Valley, California, 2009 - $30
Humboldt Fog

Sancerre, Celestin Blondeau,
Loire Valley, France, A.O.C. 2010 - $18
Crab and Corn Chowder with Fresh Chive

Pinot Noir, Erath, Estate Selection,
Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009 - $35
Ossau Iraty

Malbec, Catena,
Mendoza, Argentina, 2010 - $20
Mini Beef Wellingtons

Ruby Port, Six Grapes, W. & J. Graham's Reserve,
Porto, Portugal - $16
Chocolate Ganache Spoons with Sea Salt
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cake

2012 All Oregon Wine Tasting: Jenn's Big Send-Off

This is my last menu to post.  A very bittersweet one because my close friend and sous chef, Jenn, moved to Oregon.  In celebration of all her help over the years we did an all Oregon wine tasting.

Brut, Argyle,

Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2007 - $25

Pairing:  Cheese stuffed Risotto Balls

Pinot Gris, Rex Hill,

Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009 - $16

Pairing:  Brebis d’Affinois

Pinot Gris, King Estate, Domaine Bellpine,

Oregon, 2009 - $26

Pairing:  Crab Cakes with Sriracha Aioli

Pinot Noir, A to Z,

Oregon, 2010 - $20

Pairing:  Ford Farms Cave Aged Cheddar

Pinot Noir, Erath, Estate Selection,

Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2009 - $35

Pairing:  Shredded Pork Tostadas

Moscato d’Asti, Gancia,

Canelli, Italy, D.O.C.G., 2010 - $10

Pairing:  Bavarian Custard Fruit Tart

2011 New Years All Sparkling Tasting

Blanc de Blanc, Schramsberg,
California, Brut, Vintage 2002 - $30
Pairing:  Simple Avocado Eggs Benedict on Crostini

Champagne, Louis Roederer, Brut Premier
Reims, France, AOC - $35
Pairing:  Alaskan King Crab and Sweet Corn Chowder

Lambrusco Rosso Secco, Lini,
Emilia, IGT, Italy - $16
Pairing:  Valley Girl and Thai Chili Chicken Wings
Pairing:  Vegetable Tempura

Moscato d'Asti, Gancia
Canelli, Italy, DOC - $10
Pairing:  Lemon Squares and Fresh Berries

2011 Fall All French Tasting

Brut Champagne, MoËt & Chandon Impérial,

Épernay, Champagne, France, A.O.C. - $30

Pairing:  Pain au Chocolat

Vouvray, Louis Armond, L

oire Valley, France, A.O.C. 2009 - $15

Pairing:  Prosciutto and Melon

Chardonnay, Louis Jadot,

Burgundy, France, A.O.C. 2009 - $17

Pairing:  Apple and Brie Quiche

Cairanne, Le Vieux Logis, Sélection Barrique,

Côtes du Rhône Villages, France, A.O.C. 2003 - $18

Pairing:  Stuffed Figs with Pancetta, Almonds and Chive

Bordeaux Supérieur, Chateau Bellevue Peycharneau,

Bordeaux, France, A.O.C. 2006 - $20

Pairing:  Gruyere

Sauternes, Château Villefranche,

Bordeaux, France, A.O.C., 2009 - $20

Pairing:  Pumpkin Bread Pudding

2011 Summer Patio Pounder Menu

Brut Sparkling Wine, Argyle,

Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2003 - $25

Pairing:  Saint André

Sauvignon Blanc, Cloudy Bay,

Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010 - $27

Pairing:  Avocado and Mascarpone Mousse with Crab and Grapefruit

Sauvignon Blanc, Simi,

Sonoma County, California, 2009 - $11

Pairing:  Feta

Rose, Domaine Houchart,

CÔtes de Provence, France, A.O.C., 2010 - $11

Pairing:  Prosciutto and Provolone Stuffed Peppers

Pairing:  Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Bites

Pinot Noir, A to Z,

Oregon, 2009 - $20

Pairing:  Turkey Tips

Vidal Icewine, Jackson-Triggs, Reserve,

Niagara Peninsula, Canada, 2007 - $20

Pairing:  Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

2010 Holiday Tasting Menu

Cava, Segura Viudas, Brut Reserva Heredad,

Spain - $20

Pairing:  Creamy Crab Stuffing Wrapped in Baby Cucumber

Semi Dry Riesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank Vineyards,

Finger Lakes, New York, 2009 - $17 

Pairing:  Deviled Eggs with Watercress

Vermentino, Mahoney Vineyards, Las Brisas Vineyard,

Carneros, California, 2008 - $15

Pairing:  Mushroom Caps with Sun-dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Stuffing

Beaujolais-Villages, Louis Jadot,

Burgundy, France, A.O.C., 2009 - $9

Pairing:  Roasted Ham Skewers with Apple and Raisin Dipping Sauce

Malbec, Catena,

Mendoza, Argentina, 2008 - $20

Pairing:  ValdeÓn

10 Year Tawny Porto, W. & J. Graham’s,

Douro, Portugal - $27

Pairing:  Red Velvet Cupcakes with Mascarpone and Cream Cheese Frosting

Pairing:  Peppermint Bark

2010 Southern Hemisphere Tasting

Brut Sparkling Wine, Graham Beck, South Africa - $18

Pairing:  Sweet Corn Fritters with Smoky Honey Dipping Sauce

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford,

Marlborough, New Zealand, 2009 - $13

 Pairing:  Fresh Goat Cheese

Malbec, Crios de Susana Balbo,

Mendoza, Argentina, 2009 - $14

Pairing:  Chickpea Dip with Toasted Cumin and Pomegranate

Cabernet Sauvignon, Casa Lapostolle, Cuvee Alexandre,

Apalta Vineyard, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2006 - $24

Pairing:  Lamb Sausage with Cranberry Chutney

Shiraz, Penfolds, Bin 28,

Kalimna Vineyard, South Australia, 2001 - $25

Pairing:  Romeral Cheese

Tokay, Campbells, Rutherglen Region,

Victoria, Australia - $20

Pairing:  Pecan Pie and Whipped Cream

Pairing:  Chocolates