On Wednesday, November 4, 2015, 6:30 p.m., Restaurant Nicholas in Red Bank, New Jersey, invites guests to an evening celebrating the wines of one of Santa Barbara’s winemaking pioneers, the Ojai Vineyard.
Winemaker Fabien Castel will lead guests through a wine reception of some of his most highly rated current releases and then a 4-course menu prepared by chef/proprietor Nicholas Harary and the Restaurant Nicholas kitchen.
Reception Wines: 2014 Santa Barbara County, Chardonnay… 2013 Santa Maria Valley, Chardonnay, Solomon Hills… 2013 Santa Barbara County, Pinot Noir… 2013 Santa Maria Valley, Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido… 2013 Santa Barbara County, Syrah… 2013 Santa Barbara County, Syrah, Sebastiano
Menu and Wine Pairings:
First Course: Slow-Poached Curry Shrimp, Coconut & Lemongrass Pudding, Cucumber & Pickled Daikon; Wine Pairing: 2014 Santa Barbara County, Chardonnay, Puerta del Mar, Ojai
Second Course: Pan-Seared Day Boat Sea Scallop, Crispy Pork Belly, Celery Root Purée, Apple Cider Reduction; Wine Pairings: 2013 Santa Barbara County, Pinot Noir, Solomon Hills, Ojai… 2013 Santa Barbara County, Pinot Noir, Kick On Ranch, Ojai
Third Course: Slow-Braised Beef Short Rib, Creamy Polenta, Braised Escarole, Oregano Chimichurri; Wine Pairing: 2012 Santa Maria Valley, Syrah, Bien Nacido, Ojai
Dessert: Cinnamon Cream Cheese Semi-Freddo, Roasted Pumpkin Purée, Brown Butter Ice Cream; Wine Pairing: 2013 Santa Barbara County, Riesling, Ice Wine, Kick On Ranch, Ojai
The cost of the Ojai Winemaker Dinner is $125.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). For more information, or to make reservations, please call (732) 345-9977.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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