Napa Wine-Hendry Ranch Wine Dinner at Gayle

5 Courses from Chef Daniel Stern paired with 5 Award-Winning Wines from Renowned California Winemaker George Hendry

Renowned California winemaker George Hendry has been credited with producing some of the best wines in the U.S., and for growing some of the finest wine grapes in the world. His wines have been heralded as premier, and his fruit has been noted as a significant source for Robert Mondavi’s Opus, as well as a handful of other notable California winemakers. On Wednesday, April 23, chef Daniel Stern will match 5 courses with 5 exceptional Hendry wines. Cost is $100 per person. Phone 215.922.3850, or email info@gaylephiladelphia.com to reserve. Meet chef Daniel Stern and Hendry’s Susan Ridley at 6:30 p.m. Gayle is located at 617 South Third Street in Queen Village. Space is limited.

Click http://www.hendrywines.com/ to learn more about Hendry.

The Menu & Wine Descriptions:

A Combination of Sweetbreads and Frog’s Legs with Citrus and Almonds

Hendry Chardonnay Unoaked, Napa Valley, CA

It was whole cluster crushed and fermented in stainless steel. It was not allowed to go through malolactic fermentation and remained in stainless steel until bottling. The beautiful fruit flavors of this wine are accentuated by the absence of oak. The wine has the refreshing citrus flavors of ruby red grapefruit and Meyer lemon in addition to very ripe red apple flavors. The mouth feel has nice weight. It has bright acidity, a pleasing mineral quality, and a long, intense finish.

Red Wine Seafood Terrine

Hendry Pinot Noir, Napa Valley, CA

Classic, mouthwatering Pinot Noir aromas of cherry, orange peel, spice and smoke. Silky palate entry, medium-body.

Cocoa Scented Hare

Hendry Zinfandel Block 7, Napa Valley, CA

The flavors of this wine are reminiscent of bright red cherries, blackberries and milk chocolate with floral notes. Subtle spices are also apparent. The French oak is well integrated, adding a layer of complexity and refinement to the wine. It has a round mouth feel and the supple fine tannins that are characteristic

of Block 7.

Fondue of Bleu Cheese with Beef

Hendry HRW Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, CA

This delightful wine is dominated by sweet dark berry fruit, with pleasant French Oak spice, hints of violets and a little mineral on the finish. The tannins are round and soft.

Seasonal Fruits

Hendry Rose, Napa Valley, CA

The 2006 Rosé is the result of a saignée of Cabernet Sauvignon and Primitivo. This rosé had a long, cool fermentation in small bins, followed by four months in stainless steel before bottling. Cool fermentation resulted in refreshing and bright flavors and aromas of nectarine and peach, accented with apricot, tangy citrus and lemongrass. Fermented dry, it is a nice, simple wine, delicious chilled on a warm afternoon or with picnic foods. 13.5% alcohol. Only 357 cases produced.

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