Winemaker's Dinner

with French Winemaker Francois Villard

Wednesday, February 28 at 7pm

LIMITED SEATING - RESERVE AHEAD PLEASE

Branches, in conjunction with Ocean Wine and Spirits is sponsoring a rare opportunity to meet, sample and dine with one of France's renowned winemakers

The cost to attend this event is only $95 pp plus tax and 15% service charge.

As always, this price includes a Branches exclusive five-course dinner as well as the pleasure of learning from and sampling the wines of one of the wine world's favorite Rhone producers.

Wine will be available for purchase at special pricing for everyone attending this exclusive event.

Menu

Butternut Squash Ravioli with Buerre Noisette Viogner “Les Contours des Poncins” v. 2004

Seared scallop, white balsamic braised endive and sweet potato pancake with orange-saffron Sauce and port wine jelly

Condrieu “Les Terrasses du Palat” v. 2004

Breast of Duckling served over wild mushroom spaetzle and caramelized onions

St. Joseph “Reflet” v. 2003

Pinot-Noir Braised Short Ribs served with mashed truffled celery roots

Cote Rotie “La Brocarde” v.2003

Orange-almond crème brulee with chocolate Grand Marnier Truffles

Quintessence Dessert Wine v. 2004

Strong coffee

Robert Parker.....

on Francois Villard

"Villard is one of the young, serious producers who has an intellectual as well as artistic approach to making Condrieu. His wines are given extensive lees contact, with certain cuvees aged in 100% new oak, and bottled with minimal processing. They are expressionistic, firmly structured Condrieus that stand apart in a tasting for both their power and concentration."

For reservations....

...and more information, contact Branches Catering at

(732) 542-7790.

A GREAT GIFT IDEA!

Present you favorite wine- lover with a gift certificate for the dinner

Coming soon...

The Classic Malts of Scotland

will be featured

at the March dinner/tasting.