Grgich Hills Wine Dinner

Miljenko "Mike" Grgich first gained international recognition at the celebrated "Paris Tasting" of 1976. Then, in a now-historic blind tasting, a panel of eminent French judges swirled, sniffed, and sipped an array of the fabled white Burgundies of France and a small sampling of upstart Chardonnays from the Napa Valley. When their scores were tallied, the French judges were shocked: they had chosen the 1973 Chateau Montelena Chardonnay, crafted by Mike Grgich, as the finest white wine in the world. Mon Dieu! The results stunned the international wine establishment and immediately earned Mike a reputation as one of the greatest winemakers in the world. Five beautiful wines will be presented by Brian Binniker, Fine Wine Specialist with ASPECT fine wines alongside Chef's delectable pairing menu.

RECEPTION - Schramsberg Blanc de Noir
Assorted passed hors d'oeuvres

FIRST COURSE - Sauvignon Blanc
Pan seared dayboat sea scallops, sumac, arugula,
shaved fennel, pink grapefruit, Meyer lemon-thyme vinaigrette

SECOND COURSE - Chardonnay
Lemon grass scented crab croquettes,
green Thai curry beurre blanc, crispy wonton, furikake

THIRD COURSE - Merlot
Herb marinated grilled lamb loin, petite ratatouille,
frizzled leeks, vermouth pan sauce

FOURTH COURSE - Cabernet Sauvignon
Spice crusted tenderloin of beef, parsnip-Yukon gold mash,
Cabrales Hollandaise, grilled asparagus

THE END - Plavac Mali
Poached forelle pear, blackberry financier,
chilled fruit soup, star anise, almond cream