Local Wine Events

French Food & Wine Dinner at

The Viking Culinary Center in Lakewood Ranch

Friday-February 24th 2012 6pm

Menu created by Chef Christopher Covelli

Wines by theWinetoBuy.com

Amuse Bouche

Smoked Yellow Fin Tuna with grilled Pineapple and Drunken Shallots

Paul Dethune Grand Cru Brut Champagne

90 rating by Steve Tanzer

1st Course

Pan Seared Scallop with Pomme Puree and Micro Green Salad

Domaine des Aubuisieres 2010 Cuvee de Silex Vouvray Loire Valley

90 rating by Wine Advocate

2nd Course

Sea Bass with a White Bean & Roasted Garlic Ragout

Domaine Servin 2009 Chablis Vaillons Burgundy

92 rating by Wine Advocate

3rd Course

Oven Roasted Quail with Foie Gras and Veal Demi Glaze

Philippe Collotte 2009 Chambolle Musigny Vieilles Vignes Burgundy

91 rating by Wine Advocate

4th Course

Braised Short Rib with Wild Mushrooms in Phyllo
and White Truffle Cream

Domaine Raymond Usseglio 2007 Chateauneuf du Pape

Cuvee Imperial Southern Rhone Valley

96 rating by Wine Advocate

Dessert Trio

White Chocolate Ganache Torte with Raspberry Gelee

Torte fu Fruit & Tarte Tatin

1988 Chateau Cotet Sauterne Blend Barsac

$ 110.00 per person all inclusive

We are limited to 37 seats

Call Mitch for reservations

941-926-9463