Varanese will host the Stags' Leap Wine Dinner on Tuesday, April 7, with a reception at 6:30 p.m. and dinner at 7 p.m. Michelle Hodges from Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates will discuss the wines during a six-course dinner.
Dinner is $65 per person, not including tax or tip. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.
First Course
Stag's Leap "Aveta" Sauvignon Blanc
Grilled Shrimp and Artichokes Served atop Fresh Baked Flat Bread
With Capers, Red Onions, Fontina Cheese and a White Wine Cream Sauce
Second Course
Stag's Leap "Hands of Time" Chardonnay
House-Cured Smoked Salmon and English Pea Puree
With Lemon Crème Fraiche, French Bread Crouton,
Black Lava Salt and Snow Pea Shoots
Third Course
Le Maestrelle "Santa Cristina" Tuscana
Warm Plum and Basil Custard
Topped with Arugula Tossed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Roasted Pistachio's
Fourth Course
Stag's Leap "Hands of Time" Napa Valley Red Blend
Slow Braised Short Rib and House-made Bucatini Pasta
With Caramelized Onions, Bell Peppers and Kalamata Olives
Garnished with Crispy Kale and Parmesan
Fifth Course
Stag's Leap "Artemis" Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Grilled Double Cut Lamb Chop
Served over Slow Cooked Cannellini Beans with Smoked Bacon and Oven Dried Tomatoes Finished with a Fig Balsamic Reduction and Gremolata
Sixth Course
Tormaresca "Puglia" Primitivo IGT
Chocolate Chip-Mascarpone Cannoli with Chocolate Gelato
Topped with a Red Wine and Dried Cherry Glaze
Varanese Restaurant
2106 Frankfort Ave.
899-9904
http://www.varanese.com