wine-dinner

You are currently browsing articles tagged wine-dinner.

Wine Dinner at the Midwest Culinary Institute at Cincinnati State Technical & Community College.

Hosted by the students of the Midwest Culinary Institute under the direction of Donna Schmitt. Menu prepared by Chef de Residence, Jean-Robert de Cavel. Wines hosted by Laura Landoll, Advanced Sommelier, of Grand Cru Wine Company & Rudy Basile of Vias Imports.

Oyster Tartare
Amuse Bouche: Oyster Tartar, Marinated Scallops & Citrus. Terredora Falanghina, 2007

Main Lobster & Smoked Eel
Maine Lobster & Smoked Eel Salad, Avocado, Pineapple, and Celery Root Pistachio. Statti Greco, 2007

Veal Sweetbreads
Veal Sweetbreads en croute, Truffle Demi-Glace, Apple, Leek, Barley, Crosnes Light Curry Sauce. San Lorenzo Vigna Di Gino, Verdicchio del Castelli de Jesi 2007

 

Wild Striped Bass1
Wild Striped Bass, Tuna Mousse, Pomegranate, Fennel, Chantrelles, and Broccoli Raab. Cantele Salice Salentino Riserva 2004

Wild Boar2
Wild Boar, Seasonal Garnishes. Cantele Primitivo 2006 & Produttori del Barbaresco 2005

Chocolate Pot de Creme
Chocolate Pot de Creme Surprise. Terredora Aglianco 2007

Tags: , , , , , ,

Welcoming Wine Trends, Inc.
Featuring Mary Horn and Ian Pascoe

Hosted by the students of the Midwest Culinary Institute under the direction of Donna Schmitt

Smoked Trout, Horseradish, Grapefruit, and Beets
Zardetto Prosecco, NV

Clams, Cucumber, Celery, and Mango
Kris Pinto Grigio, 2008

Poached Salmon, Coconut, Basmati Rice, Orange, and Broccoli
Vitiano Bianco, 2008

Roasted Pheasant Breast, Cranberry, Fennel, and Steel Cut Oats
Vitiano Rosso, 2007

Slow Cooked Ribeye of Beef, Polenta, Proscuitto, Rapini & Porcini Mushrooms
Allegrini Palazzo Della Torre, 2005 & Vietti Barbera d’Asti Tre Vigne, 2005

Quince Drumstick
Vietti Moscato d’Asti Cascinetta, 2008

Tags: , , , , , ,

Hosted by Brian Scott of Vintner Select Distributors.

Event hosted by the students of the Midwest Culinary Institute under the direction of Donna Schmitt and Chef Matt Winterrowd.

Amuse Gueule
Shigoku Oyster; apple, chervil & shallot
Gramona 2004 Cava Gran Cuvee

Langostine; potato, artichoke & salsa verde
Edmunds St. John 2004 Pinot Gris

Atlantic Salmon; duck confit, green garlic, lentils & dried cherry
Handley 2006 Chardonnay Anderson Estate
2006 Domaine Besson  Givry  “Le Haut Colombier”

Veal Loin; peas, morels & tomato
Chateau de Roquefort 2005 “Les Mûres”

Parmesan-Dates-Thyme
Dei 2004 Rosso di Montepulciano

Pineapple; Pink Pepper, Brioche
2007 Helix Reininger “Aspersa” Chardonnay/Voignier

Another very interesting wine dinner!

Tags: , , , ,

Hosted by Greg Graziano, owner and winemaker of Granziano Winery, Mendocino, California.

Amuse Gueule
Trout Roe, salsify, Meyer lemon & tarragon
Chenin Blanc

Rock Shrimp, avocado, jicama, scallion & yuzu
Dolcetto Rosato

“Paella”
Pinot Noir

Roasted Squab, mole, parsnip, white beans & red onion
Zinfandel

Veal Shank, Brussels Sprouts, orzo, wild mushrooms & thyme
CORO

Poached Pear, brown butter, brie & pecan
Late Harvest Chenin Blanc

Tags: , , , ,

Sensational Wine Dinners
Wines hosted by Rodney Strong Vineyards

Amuse Gueule

Sea Scallop, grapefruit, brown butter, crème fraiche
Charlotte’s Home Sauvignon Blanc 2007
sea-scallop1

Jonah Crab, cauliflower, black garlic, saffron & lemon

Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2006
jonah-crab1
Atlantic Salmon, rapini, lentils, vanilla & red wine
Russian River Pinot Noir 2007
atlantic-salmon1

Chicken Thigh, currants, spinach, long pepper curry, jasmine rice
Sonoma County Merlot 2005
chicken-thigh1

Venison Loin, rutabaga, jalapeño, shallots, & prunes
Alexander Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Symmetry Meritage 2005

Mocha, chocolate, coconut, & banana
Knotty Vines Zinfandel 2006
mocha1

Tags: , , , ,

Below are photos from the January 20, 2009 Wine Dinner at Midwest Culinary Institute. Menu is below!

Amuse Bouche
Trevisiol Extra Brut Prosecco, NV

Seared Scallops with Celeriac Slaw and Blood Orange Beurre Blanc
Les Deux Tours Sauvignon Blanc 2005 and Mosel River Riesling 2007

Roasted Rack of Lamb with Israeli Couscous, Swiss Chard, Carrots Vichy
Delas Cotes-du-Rhone Saint Esprit 2007

Fromage du Maison
Parcel 41 Merlot 2006

Friandises (sweets)

Tags: , ,