If you’re a fan of Oregon’s Trisaetum Vineyards, as I am, and live within commuting distance of the Pittsburgh area, here’s a unique opportunity you can’t afford to pass up… On Wednesday, May 4, 2016, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar, 301 Freeport Road, Aspinwall, Pennsylvania, will host an amazing chef’s menu paired with eight (8) of Trisaetum Vineyards’ very limited production wines.
Leigha Hill, sales manager, blender, and all-around farm hand will share the stories behind the wines, vintages, and harvest seasons for each of Trisaetum’s wines.
Course One: Pan-Seared Day Boat Scallop, Double Smoked 6-Hour Braised Pork Belly, Pungent Orange Sauce, Smoked Hoisin Demi, Grilled Bok Choy… Wine Pairings: 2014 Tisaetum Coast Range Estate Riesling; 2014 Tisaetum Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Course Two: Butter-Poached Oregon Wild Sockeye Salmon, Lobster Potato Purée, Pickled Ramps, Red Wine Lobster Gastrique… Wine Pairings: 2014 Tisaetum Chardonnay; 2013 Tisaetum Coast Range Estate Pinot Noir
Course Three: Panko-Crusted Braised Veal Cheek, Onion Soubis, Pea Tendrils; 5-Onion Braised Short Rib, Weisenberger Grist, Charred Scallions… Wine Pairings: 2013 Trisaetum Ribbon Ridge Estate Pinot Noir; 2010 Trisaetum Estates Reserve Pinot Noir
Course Four: Savory Cheesecake, Field Greens, Lemon Herb Vinaigrette… Wine Pairing: 2014 Trisaetum Coast Range Estate Dry Riesling
Course Five: Meyer Lemon Tart, Mascarpone, Orange Rosemary Pudding, Tarragon Scented Berries… Wine Pairing: 2012 Trisaetum Lassa Late Harvest Riesling (only 1 barrel produced)
The cost of the Trisaetum Vineyards wine dinner is $70.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). For more information, or to make reservations, please call the Cornerstone Restaurant & Bar at (412) 408-3420.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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