Varanese will host a dinner featuring the wines of Napa Valley's Girard Winery to mark the Summer Solstice, Tuesday, June 21, at 6:30 p.m. Dinner is $65 per person plus tax and gratuity. Vegetarian and/or dinner-only (no wine) options are available. For reservations call 899-9904.
Girard Wine Dinner
First Course
Girard Sauvignon Blanc
Seared diver scallops sliced over a nectarine slaw topped with vanilla butter
Second Course
Windsor Chardonnay
Local organic mixed greens topped with caramel goat cheese, red seedless grapes and black walnuts drizzled with a green apple vinaigrette and garnished with apple chips
Third Course
Sonoma Coast Vineyards Pinot Noir
Bourbon barrel stave wild king salmon served with a marinated baby bok choy finished with a dried cherry and Thai basil glaze
Fourth Course
Girard Petite Syrah
Fried quail legs served atop a dried blueberry waffle finished with a lavender maple syrup
Fifth Course
Girard Artistry
Slow braised Kentucky bison short ribs served over buffalo mozzarella and buffalo bacon whipped potatoes with zesty fried brussels sprouts and a rich tomato sauce
Sixth Course
Windsor Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon
Espresso flourless chocolate torte with chocolate coconut ice cream, macerated berries and a chocolate Port anglaise
Varanese
2106 Frankfort Ave.
899-9904
www.varanese.com