DINNER 280: Saturday, October 7, 2006

Tonight we dined at the Wine Dinner at the IRON HORSE INN in Glendale, and we were a large group — 15 of us, more than half the total number of participants! And what a dinner it was. Chef Chris did a great job with this menu, which is one of our favorites at the Wine Dinner ever.

Iron Horse Restaurant
Bordeaux Varietals from Around the World

First Course
Pan Seared Scallop, Frisee, Ricotta Salata, Pinenuts, Strawberry Balsamic Vinaigrette
2006 Crios Rose of Malbec, Mendoza, Arg.

Second Course
Goat Cheese and Cream Cheese Tart, Spiced Grape Jelly Sauce
2004 Nelms Merlot, Columbia Valley, Wa.

Third Course
Duck Confit, Foie Gras Butter, Roasted Root Vegetables
2002 Boeger Cabernet Franc, El Dorado, Ca.

Fourth Course
Grilled Coulotte of Beef, 5 Cheese Mac N Cheese, Blue Cheese Butter, Roasted Tomatoes
2000 Cavas de Weinert, Mendoza, Arg.

Dessert
Peanut Butter Cup Brulee
2003 Bella Novella Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, Ca.