Wine dinner at Gideon Ridge Inn Saturday April 13, 2013. Featuring the cuisine of Michael Foreman with the big Cabs of Robert Craig Winery of Napa. Call for reservations
Course I
Magret Duck Gallentine
Smoked Jowl/Fig Preserves, Cracked Oat Crackers, Molasses/Coffee Gastrique, Fresh Cress
(Mt. Veeder 2010)
Course II
Maine Lobster Salad
Grilled Celery, Endive, Grilled Plum, Golden Beet, Hoisin Mustard, Bacon/Cocoa Bread Croutons
(Affinity 2010)
Course III
Smoked Veal Cheeks
Peach/Blood Orange-Brined, Applewood Smoked, Golden Raisin/Chamomile Flower Orzo with Mustard Greens, Tarragon/Apple Coulis, Thyme Ice Cream
(Durrell Vineyard Chardonnay 2010)
Course IV
Kobe Shortrib
Coffee Braised, Lavender/White Pepper Hollandaise, Roasted Fava Beans, Spring Root Vegetable Purée, Black Cherry Jus
(Howell Mountain 2010)
Course V
Lavender/Burnt Honey Poundcake
Candied Blood Orange Rind, Sweet Pickled Apple, Country Ham/Pumpkin Seed English Butter Toffee