The James Beard Foundation
And
Cakebread Cellars
present a vintner dinner
Hosted by
Dennis Cakebread

and created by

Brian Streeter

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Reception 7:00 pm

Seating 8:00 pm

~Reception~

2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
&
2009 Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley

Hog Island Oysters with Ginger Mignonette
Thai Crab Tostadas
Grilled Cowgirl Creamery Red Hawk Cheese Sandwich with Pickled Red Cabbage
Mini Twice Baked Potatoes with Spanish Chorizo and Green Onion

~First Course~

2010 Chardonnay, Napa Valley

Fennel and Coriander Cured Arctic Char
Arugula, Mandarin, Arbequina Olives and Artichoke Chips

~Second Course~

2009 Chardonnay Reserve, Carneros, Napa Valley

Bellwether Farms Ricotta Gnocchi
Velvet Pioppini Mushrooms, English Peas and Duck Ham

~Third Course~

2009 Zinfandel, Red Hills, Lake County

Vadouvan Spiced Fried Bandera Ranch Quail
Garden Beets, Heirloom Carrots and Spring Onion Soubise

~Fourth Course~

2008 Benchland Select Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

Napa Valley Lamb with Pistachio, Mint Pesto
Rancho Gordo Cannellini Runners, Baby Turnips and Green Garlic

~Dessert~

TCHO Chocolate Trio Tasting

Coffee and Tea