Varanese, 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host a six-course Estancia Estates wine dinner, on Tuesday, July 17, at 6:30 p.m. The guest speaker will be Luis Torres, wine educator with Constellation Brands, the corporate owner of Estancia Estates Winery. Wines from Estancia will be poured with each course.
Dinner is $65 per person, not including tax or tip. Vegetarian/vegan options are available as well as food-only service without the wine. Reservations 899-9904.
Estancia Wine Dinner
First Course
Sauvignon Blanc
Pan Seared Grouper Cheeks with a Peach and Jalapeno Salsa
Served with a Honeydew Melon-Ginger Sorbet
Second Course
Chardonnay
Heirloom Tomato and Golden Pineapple Salad
Topped with Grapes, Creamy Stilton Cheese, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds
Drizzled with Basil Oil and Sea Salt
Intermezzo
Third Course
Monterey Pinot Noir
Grilled Quail with Herb Spiced Isreali Couscous
Finished with a Berry-Balsamic Puree and Micro Arugula
Fourth Course
Reserve Pinot Noir
Crispy Braised Wild Boar Belly
Topped with a Smoked Corn Succotash
Finished with an Apple-Chipotle Glaze
Fifth Course
Meritage
Grilled Sliced Strip Steak and Baby Artichokes
Topped with a Romesco Sauce
Sixth Course
Zinfandel
Blackberry and Blue Basil Panna Cotta, with Chocolate Mascarpone Semi Fredo,
Chantilly Cream and Fresh Berries
Varanese
2106 Frankfort Ave.
899-9904
www.varanese.com