"Around the World" Hess Collection Wine Dinner at Varanese
Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave., will host a wine dinner featuring the Napa Valley wines of The Hess Collection and other wines imported by Hess on Thursday, March 10 at 6:30 p.m. Chris Ireland, the winery's southeast regional rep, will be on hand to discuss the wines.
Cost is $65./person plus tax and gratuity.
Vegetarian and/or dinner only options available.
Reservations (502) 899-9904.
Hess Wine Dinner
Reception
Peter Lehman Layers White
First Course
Hess "Allomi" Sauvignon Blanc
Ahi Tuna Sushimi with a Jicama and Lemongrass Slaw tossed with a Grapefruit Vinaigrette
Garnished with Micro Greens
Second Course
Glen Carlou Chardonnay
Warm Sweet Potato, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds and Goat Cheese
With a Toasted Banana Emulsion Garnished with Micro Beets
Third Course
Sequana Sarmento Pinot Noir
Pan Seared Duck Breast with a Cracked Pepper and Dried Cherry Chutney
With Braised Baby Bok Choy
Fourth Course
Amalaya Malbec
Lamb Served over a Crispy White Beans and Lamb Prosciutto Cake
Finished with a Blackberry Gastric Garnished with Lemon Watercress and Anise Hyssop
Fifth Course
Brancaia TRE
Dry Aged Spicy Italian Sausage and Campanelle Pasta
Tossed with Caramelized Onions and Peppers and Portabella Mushrooms
In a Amatriciana Sauce
Sixth Course
Hess Mountain Cuvee "Block 19"
Blueberry Truffle and Chocolate-Caramel Turtle
With Chocolate-Cayenne Ice Cream
Executive Chef / Proprietor - John Varanese
Chef de Cuisine - Hollis Barnett