Peter Franus wine dinner at Lilly's March 8

[Robin Garr]

Winemaker Peter Franus and his wife Dianne will host a wine dinner at Lilly's on Tuesday, March 8. Chef Kathy Cary will prepare a four-course meal from locally harvested ingredients to pair with some of Peter Franus' top Napa cuvees.

Reception begins at 6:30 with an amuse bouche. Cost is $60 per person.

(I'll add the menu and wine pairings when they become available. -RG)

Lilly's Restaurant
1147 Bardstown Road
451-0447
www.lillyslapeche.com

[Robin Garr]

Here is the menu for the Peter Franus Wine Dinner:

Amuse
Dungeness Crab Gruyere Bruschetta
Il Follo Prosecco

1st Course
Seared Sea Scallop on Creamy Polenta with Peri Peri Sauce
2009 Peter Franus Carneros Sauvignon Blanc

2nd
Espresso Rubbed Stonecross Crispy Pork Belly with Truffle Salt, Kale, Caramelized Onions & Fingerling Potatoes
2008 Peter Franus Napa Valley Zinfandel

3rd
Roasted Cauliflower & Gorgonzola Soup with Chive Fritters
2006 Peter Franus Napa Valley Merlot

4th
Banana Rum Trifle
2008 Peter Franus Brandlin Mt. Veeder Zinfandel

Immediately following the dinner there will be a tasting and the opportunity to purchase signed bottles across the street at The Wine Market.

Lilly's Restaurant
1147 Bardstown Road
451-0447
www.lillyslapeche.com

We have just a few more seats available for Tuesday's dinner with Peter Franus. Call today 502.451.0447