On Thursday, June 4th, Restaurant Nicholas in Middletown will host a 5-course wine dinner showcasing the extraordinary wines of Unti Vineyards of California’s Dry Creek Valley.
Hors d’oeuvres reception will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will be followed by dinner and wine pairing presented by winemaker Mick Unti.
Here’s a glimpse at the 5-course wine dinner and wine pairings…
Reception: Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Wine: 2008 Rose, Dry Creek Valley
First Course: House-Cured Beef, Mustard Seed Caviar, Pickled Red Pearl Onions, Pumpernickel Croutons
Wine: 2006 Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley
Second Course: Pine Nut-Crusted Halibut, Roasted Garlic Polenta, Balsamic Mascarpone Cheese
Wine: 2007 Barbera, Dry Creek Valley
Third Course: Rabbit Rillette, Fennel Purée Candied Almond, Pickled Blueberry
Wine: 2006 Grenache, Dry Creek Valley
Fourth Course: Roasted Pork Chop, Mustard Spaetzle, Vidalia Onion Purée
Wine: 2005 Syrah, Dry Creek Valley
Fifth Course: Warm Valrhona Chocolate Cake, Vanilla Ice Cream, Pineapple Chip
Wine: 2004 Grenache Doux, Dry Creek Valley
The cost of this special evening is $95.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). For more information, or to make reservations, please call (732) 345-9977.
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Who can afford these high end dinners in this economy?