Merryvale Wine Dinner at Varanese
Thursday, October 20, 2011 – 6:30 pm
First Course
Starmont Sauvignon Blanc
Warm Humboldt Fog Cheese Served over a Flaky Biscuit
Topped with House-Cured Ham and Apricot Jam
Second Course
Starmont Chardonnay
Seared Foie Gras and Cornbread French Toast with Caramelized Bananas,
Spicy Pecans and a Maple Drizzle
Third Course
Merryvale Pinot Noir
Crispy Pork Belly Served over Creamy White Beans and Zesty Wilted Greens
Fourth Course
Estate Syrah
Spicy Mussels, Chorizo Sausage, Cherry Tomatoes and Caramelized Pearl Onions
Tossed with House-Made Buccatini Pasta
Fifth Course
Merryvale Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
Roasted Espresso Rubbed Leg of Lamb
Served with Pumpkin Hash and Sautéed Rapini
Finished with a Caramel Lamb Reduction
Sixth Course
Merryvale Reserve Merlot
Dried Cherry Tiramisu Served with a Cherry-Mint Preserve
Executive Chef / Proprietor – John Varanese
Chef de Cuisine – Hollis Barnett
Special Guest Speaker – B.J. Valencia
$65./per person plus tax & gratuity
Vegetarian and/or food only options available.
Reservations (502) 899-9904