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

2010 May Patio Pounder Tasting

Keuka Village White Wine, Ravines,

Finger Lakes, New York, 2008 - $12

Pairing:  Fresh Goat Cheese

Pairing:  Caprese Skewers

Dry Rose, Domaine du Pere Caboche,

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

Pairing:  Crab Cake and Spicy Aioli

Rkatsiteli, Westport Rivers,

Southeastern New England, 2006 - $20

Pairing:  Watermelon, Manchego, Prosciutto

Chardonnay, Villa Mt. Eden, Grand Reserve,

Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2006 - $14

Pairing:  Pasta Salad with Broccoli and Ham

Pinot Noir, Chamarre, Grande Reserve,

France, 2007 - $10

Pairing:  Steak and Turkey Tips

Moscato, Il, Delle Venezie, Italy - $11

Pairing:  Strawberry Shortcake

2010 February Wine Expo Favorites

Rosé, Pierre Sparr,

Crémant D’Alsace Brut, A.O.C.

Pairing:  Belletoile Triple Crème

Dry Riesling, Dr. Konstantin Frank,

Finger Lakes, New York, 2007

Pairing:  Lobster, Avocado and Grapefruit Cocktail

Chardonnay, Four Vines, Naked,

Santa Barbara County, California, 2008

Pairing:  Ossau Iraty

Merlot, Red Rock Winery, Reserve,

California, 2007

Pairing:  Crab and Potato Stuffed Piquillo Peppers

Cabernet Sauvignon, Decoy,

Napa Valley, California, 2007

Pairing:  Bayley Hazen Bleu

Framboise, Pacific Rim,

Washington

Pairing:  Dark Chocolate brownies

2009 Holiday Wine Tasting

Westport Brut, Westport Rivers,

Southeastern New England, 2003 - $24

Pairing:  Baked Brie

Chardonnay, Villa Mt Eden, Grand Reserve, Bien Nacido Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2006 - $14

Pairing:  Pumpkin Bisque with Maple Bacon

Sauvignon Blanc, Charles Krug,

Napa Valley, California, 2008 - $16

Pairing:  Canadian Maple Turkey Rolls with Cranberry Stuffing

Red Blend, Ridge,

Three Valleys, Sonoma County, California, 2007 - $24

Pairing:  Lamb Meatballs with Mint Jelly and Cucumber Yogurt Sauce

Merlot, Franciscan,

Napa Valley, California, 2005 - $20

Pairing:  Ricotta Stuffed Shells

Porto, Taylor Fladgate,

10 Year Tawny, Portugal - $30

Pairing:  Gingerbread Cookies

   Pairing:  Chocolate Truffles

2009 All Spanish Wine Tasting

Cava Sparkling Wine, Segura Viudas Aria,

Estate Brut, Spain - $10

Pairing:  Salt Cod Fritters with garlic Aioli

Albariño, Martin Códax,

Rías Baixas D.O. Spain, 2007 - $13

Pairing:  Deviled Eggs with Roasted Cauliflower and Romesco sauce

Blanco, Basa,

Rueda D.O., Spain, 2007 - $15

Pairing:  Manchego with Green Apple

Tempranillo, Conde de Valdemar,

Crianza, Rioja D.O., Spain, 2005 - $13

Pairing:  Almond Stuffed Dates Wrapped in Bacon

Red Blend, Atalaya,

Almansa D.O., Spain, 2007 - $16

Pairing:  Spanish-Style Chorizo Meatballs

Pedro Ximénez Sherry, Barbadillo,

Jerez D.O., Spain - $14

Pairing:  Chocolate Truffle Ganache with Sea Salt and Olive Oil

Pairing:  Valdeón

2009 July Tasting: Lake Onawa Full Tasting

Blanc de Blancs, Mumm Cuvee Napa,

Napa valley Sparkling Wine, California, 1998 - $19

Pairing:  Triple Crème Brie

Unoaked Chardonnay, Clos LaChance,

Hummingbird Series, Monterey County, California, 2006 - $10

Pairing:  Shrimp Cocktail

Sancerre, Sauvion,

Loire Valley, A.O.C., France, 2005 - $23

Pairing:  Fontina

Pinot Noir, Rodney Strong Estate Vineyards,

Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California, 2006 - $19

Pairing:  Olive Tapenade

Zinfandel, Ridge,

York Creek, Napa Valley, California, 2005 - $29

Pairing:  Manchego

Late Harvest Riesling, Hogue,

Columbia Valley, Washington, 2007 - $8

Pairing:  Shortbread Cookies

2009 March Full Tasting

Extra Dry Sparkling Prosecco,

Sergio Mionetto, Italy - $26

Pairing:  Shrimp Cocktail

Sauvignon Blanc, Sterling Vineyards,

Mendocino County, California, 2007 - $11

Pairing:  Pecorino Toscano

Sancerre, Sauvion,

Loire Valley, A.O.C., France, 2005 - $23

Pairing:  Asparagus with Prosciutto

Chianti Classico Riserva, Lamole di Lamole,

D.O.C.G., Italy, 2004 - $18

Pairing:  Taleggio

Claret, Steltzner Vineyards,

Napa Valley, California, 2006 - $21

Pairing:  Spicy Shu Mai Dumplings

JuranÇon, ChamarrÉ,

A.O.C., France, 2003 - $14

   Pairing:  Fourme d’Ambert

2008 All Dessert Wine, All the Time!

Moscato D’Asti,

Beni di Batasiolo, Italy, 2007 - $15

Pairing:  Shortbread Cookies

Bastard Child Sauvignon Blanc,

Turtle Creek, Massachusetts, 2006 - $11

Pairing:  Roquefort

Icewine Vidal, Inniskillin,

Niagara Peninsula, Canada, 2006 - $55

Pairing:  Cranberry Cake

Ruby Porto, W & J Graham’s,

Portugal - $17

Pairing:  British Cave Aged Cheddar

Late Bottled Vintage Porto, Warre’s,

Portugal, 1999 - $23

Pairing:  Chocolate Covered Strawberries

Tawny Porto 10 Yr Old, Warre’s Otima,

Portugal - $24

   Pairing:  Bayley Hazen Blue

2008 Intro to Bold Reds: Cheap vs. Expensive

Syrah, Cambria, Tepusquet Vineyard,

Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County, California, 2004 - $16

Pairing: Spicy Hummus

Shiraz, Rosemount, Show Reserve,

McLaren vale, Australia, 2004 - $23

Pairing: MahÓn

Zinfandel, Ravenswood,

California, 2006 - $9

Pairing: Italian Eggplant Rolls

Zinfandel, Ridge,

Paso Robles, San Luis Obispo County, California, 2006 - $29

Pairing: Manchego

Cabernet Sauvignon, Rutherford Ranch,

Napa Valley, California, 2005 - $15

Pairing: Mini Beef Wellington

Cabernet Sauvignon, Steltzner Vineyards, Estate Grown,

Stags Leap District, Napa Valley, California, 2004 - $32

Pairing: Farmers Five Cheddar