Grape Expectations Menu with Wine Pairings
FINE WINE PAIRINGS BY RANDY KEMNER, PROPRIETOR OF THE WINE COUNTRY
1st Course
Beet and Arugula Salad
golden beet and goat cheese terrine, Marcona almonds, local citrus, shaved ruby red beets, champagne vinaigrette
Wine: Mary Taylor 2020 Anjou Blanc, Loire Valley
2nd Course
Herb Mushroom and Goat Cheese Ravioli
summer truffle cream sauce
Wine: Maison Angelot 2019 Bugey Gamay, France
3rd Course
Bistro Steak Medallions au Poivre with Brandy Cream Sauce
and
Emmental Cheese and Artichoke Stuffed Chicken Roulade
with roasted garlic mashed potato and a summer vegetable blend
Vegan/Gluten-Free Option – Mediterranean Lentil Tower (guests must indicate their preference for this option by September 3)
layers of seasoned fresh roasted vegetables, basmati rice, and black lentils with charred vegetable accents and Roma tomato coulis
Wines:
Averæn 2018 Chardonnay, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Valravn 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County
4th Course, Dessert
Seasonal Fruit Cobbler