Long Beach Wine-Wines and Regional Dishes of France- Monthly Benefit Dinner and Wine Pairing

An Evening of Wines and Regional Dishes of France

Proceeds from this dinner will benefit

Miller Children's Hospital

Let’s begin the journey and experience the diversity of wine and food of the world for a cause...

Thursday, July 24, 2008

6:30PM

First Course

Cream of Asparagus Soup With Crème Frâiche and Chives

Wine: JOLIVET SANCERRE ‘06~100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Loire Valley~

Second Course

Seared Foie Gras, Wild Berry, and Port Wine Reduction

Wine: BEAUM DE VENISE ‘03~100% Muscat~

Third Course

Salmon Feuilleté in a Puff Pastry Shell with Caramelized Onions, Fresh Leeks, Sautéed Mushrooms, in an Orange Beurre Blanc Sauce

Wine: LA TOUR, VALMOISSINE ‘05~100% Pinot Noir~

Fourth Course

Lamb Noisette served with a Pinot Noir Reduction, Shallots, Infused Tarragon, and a touch of Cream

Wine: PAUL JABOULET, COTE RHONE “PARALEL 45” ‘06~60% Grenache and 40% Syrah from the Rhone~

Fifth Course

Caramelized Pear Tart finished with Grand Marnier and Crème Anglaise

Wine: REMEY PANNIER MARQUIS DE LA TOUR BRUT~50% Chenin Blanc, 25% Sauvignon Blanc, and 25% Chardonnay. 100% Loire Valley Grapes~

Vegetarian options are available