Wines of Rioja Dinner
Wednesday, March 28th @ 6pm

Join Juan Carlos Rodriguez of Classic Wines, Inc. as we explore Spain at its best.  We will taste wines from throughout the Rioja region that reflect both tradition and fresh innovation.  Chef Appel has paired an exciting 5-course dinner to highlight and complement these beautiful wines.

$80 per person, all-inclusive

For reservations, call 203.624.0507

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres

Bacon Wrapped Medjool Dates with Valderon Blue Cheese
Crostini with Jamon Serrano + Ibores Paprika Goat Cheese
Long Stem Spring Artichokes/ Dill-Lemon + Piquillo Dip

Ondarre Cava Brut Millenium, N/V 

2nd Course

 Roasted Cauliflower Salad with Preserved Lemon/ Fennel, Saffron +
Crème Fraîche/ Pickled Garlic Aioli

2009 Valseranno Blanco 

3rd Course

 Seared Diver Sea Sacallop/ Sunchoke Purée/
Escabeche Salad/ Fried Capers 

2008 Otonal Crianza

 
4th Course

Smoked Pimentón Rubbed Porkbelly/
Rosemary Fig Marmalade/ Micro Herbs 

2004 Anares Reserva 

5th Course

Churrasco Hanger Steak/ Chorizo + Gigante Bean Sauce/
Bomba Rice Croquetta/ Fried Garlic + Caperberries 

2004 Cerro Anon Gran Reserva

*For more information about these wines:
Grupo Bodegas Olarra