GIACOMO CONTERNO BAROLO DINNER

A CELEBRATION OF GIACOMO CONTERNO BAROLO WITH ROBERTO CONTERNO

@ Michael Mina
Monday, March 13, 2006
Oenophile Party Coordinated by Rare Wine Co.

"RISOTTO CON GUNGHI"
Porcini, Barolo
Casina Francia 2001
Casina Francia 1999
Casina Francia 1998

SADDLE OF MONKFISH "POT ROAST"
Bone Barrow, Root Vegetables
Casina Francia 1995
Casina Francia 1990

ROASTED PIGEON
Huckleberry, Licorice
Monfortino 1998
Monfortino 1997
Monfortino 1996

WORCESTERSHIRE BRAISED "KOBE" BEEF
Hearts of Palm, Spring Garlic
Monfortino 1995
Monfortino 1990

BRA & TALEGGIO
Monfortino 1971
Reserva 1971

CHOCOLATE TORTE
Peanut Butter Shake
D'Oliveira Moscatel Madeira 1900

DINNER FOR 1995 WINES

Chef: Philippe Jeanty
@ Bistro Jeanty
Attendees: Tom, Eileen, Sharon & Chris
Yountville, CA

WINE:
1995 Domaine Le Flaive Batard Montrachet
1995 Dominus

OPENERS:
Creme de Tomato en Croute
Pieds de Couchon

MAIN:
Entrecote Frites
Quiche Aux Proires
Braised Short Ribs Special

CLOSER:
Crepe Suzette

FRIDAY NIGHT DINNER TO WELCOME DADDY HOME

Chef: Heather
@ Galatea
Attendees: Tom, Eileen, Achilles, Gabriela, Artemis & Scarlet

WINE:
1990 Renato Ratti Marcenasco Roche Barolo

OPENER:
Roasted Tomato and Red Pepper Soup garnished with a Chiffonade of Basil and Feta Cheese

MAIN:
Five Spice Roasted Pork Tenderloin with a Pepita Sauce served over Spiced Black Beans with Sauteed Asparagus and Baby Artichokes

CLOSER:
Chocolate Peanut Butter Mousse Torte served with Caramel Sauce