On Sunday, October 14th, 6:45 p.m., Stage Left in New Brunswick, New Jersey, will host a special wine dinner featuring the extraordinary vintages of the Kent Rasmussen Winery of Saint Helena, CA.
Mr. Rasmussen releases his flagship wines under the “Kent Rasmussen” label. His value wines are released under “Ramsay,” and his smaller production boutique vintages are released as “Esoterica by Ken Rasmussen.” On October 14th, Mr. Rasmussen, a most affable speaker, will host a dinner with his wines. Stage Left will be pouring pinor noir, chardonnay, petite sirah, merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and Kent’s Vermelo Forte (a kind of California port).
Below is the menu for this special event, showcasing Mr. Rasmussen’s entire portfolio, including a vertical tasting and a barrel sample….
Hors d’Oeuvres; Wines: Pinot Noir 2009, Ramsay, North Coast; Petite Sirah 2010, Ramsay, North Coast; Merlot 2010, Ramsay, Napa; Cabernet Sauvignon 2010, Ramsay, Napa
Lobster Medallions, Fresh Shrimp, Jonah Crab, Crab Flan; Wine: Chardonnay 2007, Ken Rasmussen
Roulade of Long Island Duck Stuffed with Maiitake, Jamon & Candied Walnuts, Anson Mill’s Polenta; Wines: Pinot Noir 2008, Kent Rasmussen; Pinot Noir 2009, Kent Rasmussen; Pinot Noir 2010, Kent Rasmussen; Pinot Noir 2011, Kent Rasmussen (Barrel Sample)
Lamb Shanks with Cannellini Beans, Rosemary, and Amish Bacon; Wine: Petite Sirah 2009, Esoterica
Chocolate & Salted Caramel Tart with Burnt Orange & Sweet Spice, Crème Anglais; Wine: “Vermelo Forte” 2008, Esoterica by Kent Rasmussen
The cost of the Ken Rasmussen wine dinner is $129.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). For more information, or to make reservations, please call (732) 828-4444, ext. 200.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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