Rhone Night with the Rangers

March 26, 2003

Wine Director, Walter Inman will host an extraordinary wine dinner in association with the Rhone Rangers.

The outstanding Rhone varietals of top local producers will be paired to perfection with a reception at John Ash & Co followed by a four course dinner in the private fireside dining room at Vintners Inn.

Cost is $75.00 per person, all inclusive. Space is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to make a reservation, contact Cathy Reynolds at 707.566.2615 or e-mail.

Rhone Ranger Winemaker Dinner Menu

Appetizer
Seared Ahi Tuna on a sesame cracker with wasabe aïoli
Artichoke and Blue cheese Frittata with lemon thyme and chives
Foie Gras Mousse with cognac and mini toast points

Zaca Mesa Rosé, Santa Barbara County 2001

Soup Course
Corn, Coconut and Fennel Chowder
with grapevine smoked chicken and roasted pepper aïoli

Joseph Phelps, Viognier 2000
Peay Vineyards, Roussanne 2001

First Course
Grilled Ahi Tuna
with soba noodle cakes, ginger-soy sauce and wasabe mousse
Fife, "L' attitude 39" 2000

Main Course
Spicy Lamb Stew
with a cracked green olives, orange-scented basmati rice and frizzled Cipollini onions

Geyser Peak, "Reserve" Shiraz 1998
Loxton, Syrah 2000

Dessert
"El Rey" Chocolate Biscotti
Valhrona Chocolate Brownies with Geyser Peak Port Sorbet
"Patisse France" cocoa coated spiced almonds

Geyser Peak, Shiraz Port
Christopher Creek, Petite Syrah 2000