Well, the menu is in place and I'm really thrilled with it - most are dishes I've done so many times, so won't be a problem with it being just Roy & me in the kitchen. The four winery partners are going to do the serving, so that will make things so much easier.
Starters (Sparkling)
Lobster-Mango Spring Roll
Apricot Vinaigrette
Popcorn Tossed with Truffle Oil
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Leek Trio (Sparkling)
Leeks Mimosa with Hazelnuts
Parmesan-Leek Bread Pudding
Vichyssoise
Soup (viognier)
Chilled Asparagus
Timbale of Caviar, Crab, Avocado
Salad - Three Ways (Malbec)
Celeriac Remoulade
Chickpea and Carrot
Roasted Beet, Red Onion and Chives
Fish (Cab Franc)
Herb-Crusted Mahi Mahi
Oven-Roasted Fennel and Tomato
Balsamic Essence
Entree (Vertical Tasting of three Cab. Sauvignon)
Braised Lamb Shanks
Caramelized Onions and Shallots
Potato Puree
Cheese Board -------
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Peppered Honey Drizzle
Dried fruit
Walnut brad
Dessert (something Late Harvest)
Late Harvest Riesling Sorbet
Fresh Berries
(Locally Made) Chocolate
Starters (Sparkling)
Lobster-Mango Spring Roll
Apricot Vinaigrette
Popcorn Tossed with Truffle Oil
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
Leek Trio (Sparkling)
Leeks Mimosa with Hazelnuts
Parmesan-Leek Bread Pudding
Vichyssoise
Soup (viognier)
Chilled Asparagus
Timbale of Caviar, Crab, Avocado
Salad - Three Ways (Malbec)
Celeriac Remoulade
Chickpea and Carrot
Roasted Beet, Red Onion and Chives
Fish (Cab Franc)
Herb-Crusted Mahi Mahi
Oven-Roasted Fennel and Tomato
Balsamic Essence
Entree (Vertical Tasting of three Cab. Sauvignon)
Braised Lamb Shanks
Caramelized Onions and Shallots
Potato Puree
Cheese Board -------
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Peppered Honey Drizzle
Dried fruit
Walnut brad
Dessert (something Late Harvest)
Late Harvest Riesling Sorbet
Fresh Berries
(Locally Made) Chocolate
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