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“Le Grande Champagne Tasting”
&
Brasserie Luncheon

(With optional “Best Bottles Extravaganza”)
Sea Smoke, Peter Michael, Shafer, Lewis, NV Lucien Albrecht (see below)

Saturday, 14 November 2009
Our biggest event of the year just got bigger! In addition to an incredible line up of bubbly, Chef Matt Smith has created a special, two or three course menu for those who would like to dine on delectables either before or after attending the tasting! And our wine staff has added a “Best Bottles Extravaganza" option to further enhance your meal.

“Le Grande Champagne Tasting”
2:00pm-6:00pm $85 per person (Wine Club members $70)
The event of the season, Champagnes & Sparklers including Tête de Cuvées from the world’s most renowned producers: Dom Perignon, Krug, Veuve Clicquot, Cristal, Bollinger, Nicolas Feuillatte Palmes, Ruinart, to name a few.

* Over 25 Premium Champagnes and Sparkling Wines
* Amazing one-day-only pricing on all featured Champagnes
* Champagne experts on hand to pour and educate
* Delicious light appetizers from The Brasserie:

*Fruit Plate: Kiwi, Strawberry, Honeydew Melon and Grapes
*Cheese Plate: French Brie and Lavender-Scented Goat Cheese
*Celery Root Soup Garnished with Crispy Pancetta
*Mini Cheddar and Truffle Quiche
*Smoked Salmon Mousse and Fresh Dill on Crostini
*Grilled Herb-Infused Pork Loin
*Preserved Lemon Smashed Potatoes and Parsley
*Mélange of Roasted Cauliflower
*Chocolate-Dipped Strawberries
*Assorted Chocolate Truffles

This event sells out each year, please call 858.450.9557 for your tickets today.

Brasserie Luncheon Menu
(With optional “Best Bottles Extravaganza”)
Reservations available 11:30am–8pm, please RSVP

Two Course
$30
Appetizers
West Coast Oyster on a Half Shell, 1/4 DZ.
Smoked Crème Fraîche and Pancetta
Or
Warm Goat Cheese and Crostini Salad
Endive, Friseé, Pecan Crumble, Black Pepper Honey Vinaigrette
Or
Seasonal Soup

Entrees
Red Wine Braised Short Ribs
Horseradish Potato Pureé and Garlic Sauté Rapini
Or
Brasserie Steak Frites
Grilled Hanger Steak, Wilted Spinach and Béarnaise Sauce
Or
Two Preparations of Duck
Confit of the Leg and Grilled Breast
Herbed Polenta, Braised Spinach, Pickled Turnips, Pecan Crumble and Maple Gastrique

Three Course
(Insert one of these items between your Appetizer & Entree Selections)
$40
Seared Scallop and Butter Poached Lobster
With fresh bean cassoulet
Or
Grilled Mediterranean Sardines
With Spanish Salsa Verde and micro croutons
Or
House-made Potato Gnocchi
Roasted cauliflower, potato gnocchi, fennel and black currant, with mint and basil pesto

More Fun:
American Caviar Blini $10
Foie Gras Tourchon $20
Hook’s Blue Paradise Cheese $5

“Best Bottles Extravaganza”
One-day-only, with the Brasserie Luncheon Menu, we are offering a tasting experience to blow you away! Check out this wine list:

*NV Lucien Albrecht Brut (full glass)
*Peter Michael "Ma Belle Fille" Chardonnay 2007 (2.5 oz pour)
*Sea Smoke Southing Vineyard Pinot Noir 2007 (2.5 oz pour)
*Shafer 1.5 Cabernet Sauvignon 2006 (2.5 oz pour)
*Lewis Hudson Vineyards Syrah 2006(2.5 oz pour)

Best Bottles Wine Tasting Option: only $30 per person

Reservations from 11:30am – 4:00pm