Please join us on Thursday May 22, 2008 as we taste seven wines from the Dierberg Family of Wines. Comprised of three brands, the Dierberg Family of Wines showcase the different micro-climates and terroir of Santa Barbara County, California.
California Goat Cheese Package with Smoked Shrimp
Goat cheese wrapped in broiled zucchini, topped with smoked baby Maine shrimp, served on a bed of English pea purée, garnished with pea tendrils.
Sauvignon Blanc, Star Lane Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, California, 2006
Alaskan Halibut Citrus Essence
Seared Alaskan Halibut filet, topped with candied Kumquats and essence of citrus, garnished with mango, ruby grapefruit segments and toasted hazelnuts, finished with a lemon grass, chive and lemon verbena broth.
Chardonnay, Dierberg Estate Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2005
Duck & Wild Mushroom Raviolis
Raviolis stuffed with duck confit and wild mushrooms, topped with a duck and vegetable jardinière broth.
Pinot Noir, Three Saints, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2006
Mississippi Farm Raised Quail, Black Currants
Boneless breast of quail, char-grille, lightly-peppered and served over a sweet potato mousseline, with black currants and pancetta bacon quail glace viande sauce.
Pinot Noir, Dierberg Estate Vineyard, Santa Maria Valley, California, 2005
Roast Loin of Breckenridge Lamb, Whole Grain Mustard Mint Sauce
Roast loin of lamb lightly peppered served with an apple and potato mousseline topped with a whole grain mustard and savory herb lamb reduction.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Star Lane Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley,California, 2005
Braised Kobe Beef Short Ribs, Sauce au Naturel
Braised American Kobe beef short ribs simmered with a jardinière of root vegetables served over stewed green lentils with sauce au naturel.
Syrah, Star Lane Vineyard, Santa Ynez Valley, California, 2004
Paris-Brest, Spring Berries
A baked, almond-topped pastry filled with Crème de Pâtissière and Chantilly cream served with seasonal berries berry coulis and seasonal mint.
$90 per person Tax & Gratuity not included
For more details please follow the following link to Chez Francois.