Napa Valley’s Grgich Hills Estates wines will be featured in wine dinners Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 18-19, at 6:30 p.m., at Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Ave.
David Bos, Grgich Hills vineyard manager, will be the guest speaker for the six course dinner with a wine matched to each course. Dinner is $75 per person, not including tax or tip. Vegetarian and/or food only options (without the wines) are available. For reservations call 899-9904.
GRGICH HILLS DINNER
1st Course
Fume Blanc
Jumbo Lump Crab and Tangerine Timbale Topped with Arugula-Citrus Vinaigrette
2nd Course
Chardonnay
Butternut Squash and Apple Bisque Topped with a Camembert Cheese Crostini
Garnished with Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Intermezzo
3rd Course
Petite Sirah
Oven Roasted Bacon Wrapped Sweet Onion Stuffed with Wild Mushrooms and Bacon
Served with Braised Pork Belly in a French Onion Broth
4th Course
Merlot
Broken Arrow Ranch Cherry BBQ Quail Legs
Served with a Crispy Fried Potato Medallion Topped with Loaded Whipped Potatoes
Garnished with Grilled Scallions
5th Course
Cabernet
Fox Hollow Farm Herb and Salt Crusted Strip Steak
Served with Braised Greens and Carrot Flan
Finished with a Dried Cranberry Demi
6th Course
Zinfandel
Chocolate Cream Pie with Raspberry Mousse
Served with Strawberry-Black Pepper Ice Cream
Topped with a Blueberry Sauce