Wine & Food Festival 2008

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 11, 2008 FROM 6-9PM

An elegant, Black Tie optional evening featuring an internationally themed menu and wines from the following Monterey County premium vineyards: Pisoni Vineyards, ROAR Wines, Boete Wines, Figge Cellars, Woodward Graff Winery, Chock Rock Vineyard, Morgan Winery and Silvestri. The evening will feature the 2nd Annual Large & Rare Bottle Auction.

$150 per person or $250 per couple

FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 2008 FROM 6-9PM

A lively evening with Chef Todd Fisher of Food Concepts and Winemaker Steve Pessagno of Pessagno Winery at a Taste of Monterey, Salinas.

$65 per person

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 16, 2008, 6PM

TARPY’S ROADHOUSE featuring Bernardus Vineyards and Winery

$85 per person

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Appetizer

Bruschetta with Herbed Goat Cheese, Roasted Garlic and Roma Tomatoes
Black and White Sesame Crusted Lime Ginger Chicken Skewers

Paired with 2006 Griva Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc Arroyo Seco Monterey County

Salad

Hearts of Romaine with Caesar Dressing, Herb Croutons and Asiago Cheese

Paired with 2005 Chardonnay Monterey County

Entree

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Bourbon Molasses Glaze, Apple Butter & Braised Red Cabbage

Paired with 2003 Marinus Estate Carmel Valley

Dessert

Warm Apple Pie with Maple Ice Cream

Paired with 2006 Griva Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008, 6PM

CHAPALA RESTAURANT featuring San Saba Vineyard

$75 per person

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First Course

Queso Fundido

Oaxacan Cheese fused with Mexican chorizo served with homemade mini corn tortillas. This delicious Queso Fundido appetizer will be topped with mild chile slices and chorizo nuggets.

Paired with 2006 Bocage Unoaked Chardonnay

Second Course

Fiesta ‘Salinas Valley Green’ Salad

Crispy chorizo flour tortilla mold filled with romaine lettuce served with tomato slices and purple onions. This fresh fiesta salad will be topped with pumpkin seeds, cotija cheese and our creamy house cilantro dressing.

Paired with 2005 Bocage Sauvignon Blanc

Third Course

Tortilla Soup

A puree of fresh vegetables topped with chorizo tortilla strips, cotija cheese, cilantro and a sprinkle of pepper flakes.

Paired with 2006 San Saba Pinot Noir

Fourth Course

Platillo Sarandeado

Seared grilled rib eye rolled in chorizo and topped with sautéed mushrooms and served over a bean puree.

Paired with 2004 San Saba Merlot

Fifth Course

Crispy Cinnamon Buñuelo

Sweet flour mold filled with vanilla ice cream and topped with cinnamon and warm caramel.

Paired with 2005 San Saba Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 23, 2008, 6PM

THE GINO'S & PESSAGNO WINE DINNER featuring Pessagno Winery

$75 per person

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Organic Bay Arugula "BLT" Salad

Pancetta Bits, Red Onion, Tomato, Fresh Lemon Juice, Belle Vue Ex-Virgin Olive Oil, Sea Salt and fresh Pepper.

Paired with 2005 Sleepy Hollow Chardonay

Braised Short Rib "Lasagna"

Tender Imported Pasta Filled with braised Short Ribs & imported Ricotta Cheese

Paired with 2005 "Four Boys" Pinot Noir

Pan-Roasted Lamb Loin

Red Wine Pan Au Jus, Cannelini Beans, Sauteed Spinach

Paired with 2005 Idyll Time Zifandell

Honey Panna Cotta

With Pears, Mountain Gorgonzola Almonds

Paired with 10yr Tawny Port

CHEF TODD at THE NATIONAL STEINBECK CENTER ROTUNDA featuring Scheid Vineyards

$75 per person

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Passed Hors d' oeuvres

Coriander and Honey Melon Spoons

Lime & Salt Crisp with House Cured Tenderloin and Red Chili

Paired with 2006 Scheid Vineyards White Riesling

First Course

Todd’s Salmon Pastrami, Fingerling Potatoes & Candy Cane Beets in Crème Fraîche with

Snipped Chives and Mustard Seeds

Paired with 2006 Scheid Vineyards Chardonnay

Second Course

Perfectly Seasoned House Made Ricotta Cheese with Roasted Eggplant and

Lamb Cannelloni finished with Tomato and Olive Oil Sauce

Paired with 2005 Scheid Vineyards Syrah

Third Course

Dry Rubbed Apple Wood Bacon & Grilled Rib Steak on Point Reyes Bleu Cheese & Rosemary Potato Gratin with

a Tart Salad of Mache and Shallots

Paired with 2005 Scheid Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert

Bittersweet Chocolate Torte with House Made Marshmallow & Praline Crisps

THURSDAY, JANUARY 24, 2008, 6PM

HULLABALLOO RESTAURANT featuring De Tierra Vineyards

$75 per person

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First Course

Blue Crab and Corn Bisque with White Truffle Oil

Paired with 2006 De Tierra Santa Lucia Highlands Chardonnay

Second Course

Warm Goat Cheese Petite Spring Mix tossed in a Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette

Paired with 2006 De Tierra Coast View Vineyard Chardonnay

Third Course

Roasted Veal Loin with Filet of Beef, Tender Baby Carrot and Parsnip Puree, with Asparagus

Paired with 2005 De Tierra Silacci Vineyard Pinot Noir

Dessert

Bittersweet Chocolate Amaretto Velvet Torte on Blackberry Anglaise "Martini"

Paired with 2004 De Tierra Syrah

SATURDAY, JANUARY 26, 2008 FROM 6-9PM

An annual “must attend” event at THE NATIONAL STEINBECK CENTER! Gourmet food sampling from over 25 local restaurants and wine tasting from more than 35 Monterey County wineries and vineyards, along with a silent auction and $10,000 reverse draw create a night of festivity. This event sold out in 2006 so order your tickets early!

$80 per person or $150 per couple

400 Reverse Draw tickets - $100 each

The drawing will be held the night of the Grand Finalé at The National Steinbeck Center. One lucky ticket will be selected as Grand Prize winner of $10,000, and 399 others will be drawn for opportunities to win fabulous prizes! Please call 831.775.4721 to purchase tickets.

For menu or ticket information, please call 831.775.4721
Tickets now available at the Steinbeck Center Museum Store