Down in Homer, AK, where my sister lives, there is a restaurant at the end of Homer Spit called Lands End. The first Friday of every month thru the winter they have a wine tasting dinner. Dan and I are going down for their dinner on February 1st. We will also treat my sister. They just posted the menu for our night. Get a load of this...........
Next Uncorked will be Feb.1, 08
Winter Romance
Created by Chef JJ Dec ker
An evening of wonderful food and great wines!
Shrimp & Lobster Bisque
Shrimp and Lobster meat simmered with garlic, onions, carrots and celery in a rich cream with a touch of sherry, brandy and olive oil.
Veramonte Sauvignon Blanc Reserva '06
Oysters & Artichokes in a Champagne Cream
Poached Kachemak Bay oysters nestled on top of steamed artichoke bottoms with wilted spinach, draped with a fresh shallot Champagne cream.
Kris Pinot Grigio '06
Candied Walnut Gorgonzola Salad
Mixed greens with candied walnuts, red seedless grapes and a creamy gorganzola dressing.
Goose Ridge Chardonnay '05
Stuffed Filet Mignon
Filet Mignon stuffed with onions, garlic, fresh parsley, crab and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese. Topped with a King Crab bordelaise sauce and served with fresh asparagus and duchess potatoes.
Whitman Cellars "Killer Cab" '05
Tuxedo Truffle Torte
Scrumptuous dark chocolate torte with white chocolate mousse. Glazed with white and dark chocolate ganache.
Warres Late Bottled Port '99
One word....
YUM!
SOUNDS DELICIOUS........I WOULD SOOOOO BE LOOKING FORWARD TO THAT :headbang:
oh my gosh .... my mouth is watering !
YUMMY!! That looks so wonderful! I love wine tasting! I have a really good friend that lives in San Francisco and I visit her every couple of months. We have been to Napa Valley, Sonoma and Healdsburg...it is always so much fun!