On Tuesday, March 9th, 7:00 p.m., CoolVines and Willette Wine Importers will host a special wine dinner at the Blue Bottle Café, 101 East Broad Street, Hopewell, New Jersey, featuring the vintages of Palmina Vineyards.
Doug Salthouse of Willette Wines will be on hand to introduce Steve Clifton, winemaker /owner of Palmina, who will present and discuss each of his wines between courses.
Here’s a look-see at the menu and suggested wine pairings…
First Course:
Arugula, Belgian Endive, Mango, Serrano Ham, Marcona Almonds, Roasted Shallot-Sherry Vinaigrette
OR
Jail Island Salmon Tartare with Cucumber, Capers, Red Onion, and Lemon-Tahini Vinaigrette
Wine: Brewer-Clifton Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay, 2008
Second Course:
House-Made Potato Gnocchi with Sautéed Mushrooms, Red Onions, Spinach, and Truffle-Sherry Vinaigrette
OR
Pan-Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras with Five Spice Pain Perdu, and Molasses-Blood orange Reduction
Wine: Palmina Dolcetto, Santa Barbara County, 2008
Third Course:
Pan-Seared Yellowfin Tuna with Soft Polenta, Escarole, Red Onion, Gaeta Olives, and Tomato-Fennel Broth
OR
Day Boat Sea Scallops with Black-Eyed Peas, Turnips, Cremini & Maiitake Mushrooms, Leeks, Pancetta, and Red Wine Reduction
Wine: Palmina Barbera, Santa Barbara County, 2007
Fourth Course:
Roasted Breast of Long Island Duckling with Corned Duck & Sweet Potato Hash, Quince Chutney, and Duck Jus
OR
Crepinette of Braised Lamb Shank with Roasted Garlic Spaetzle, Grilled Eggplant, and Natural Reduction
Wine: Palmina Nebbiolo, Santa Barbara County, 2005
Fifth Course:
Caramelized Walnut Tart with Brandied Cherries, and Bleu Cheese
OR
Smores Chocolate Tart with Chocolate-Chile Ice Cream
Wine: Sangiovese Passito “Osare”
The cost of this special wine dinner is $95.00 per person, all-inclusive. To make reservations, please call (609) 924-0039 or email emily@coolvines.com.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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