Another successful wine tasting August 17, 2011!

Our wine tasting was such a huge success in May that we just had to have another one. The house was filled and spilling into the restaurant, which was also full. Good time was had by all.

Mario made special dishes to  mix well with the wines served.

First Course
Fresh Mission Figs & Prosciutto, finished w zabaglione cream
Baked Brie en Crute
Mini Croissants filled w Lobster Salad
Acrobat Pinot Gris, 09, Oregon

Second Course
Shrimp Abruzzi developed by Mario more than 30 years ago, combines the subtle sweet flavor of Marsala and the ocean scent of black tiger shrimp
Gravlax w Créme Freche
Axis Sauvignon Blanc, 08, California

Third Course
Homemade Fettuccine Alfredo w White Truffle
Homemade Ravioli w Bolognese Sauce
Mercer “Dead Canyon” Cabernet, 08, California

Fourth Course
Vitello Tonnato
boneless veal loin, braised and poached,
cooled and served with a tonno (tuna) sauce
Masi Campofiorin, 07, Italy

Fifth Course
Baked Alaska
Rosa Regale Brachetto D’acqui, 08, Italy

AND A SURPRISE TASTING OF ONE OF THE “KING OF WINES”
TO CULMINATE A VERY SPECIAL EVENING.

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Mario whipping the fresh cream for the Baked Alaska, which is sponge cake w/ice cream topped w/fresh whipped cream and baked.

Collin, our esteemed chef who cooks along with Gary and Mario in our kitchen!

Second course homemade fettuccine Alfredo w/ shredded truffles on top and homemade ravioli w/Bolognese Sauce

Fourth Course with Vitello (roast boneless veal) and w/tonno (tuna) sauce

Voila! Baked Alaska!

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