DINNER 108: Tuesday, April 18, 2006

It’s the third Tuesday of the month, and that usually means the WINE DINNER at the IRON HORSE INN. I met up with David & Chie and we enjoyed the following menu, celebrating the Graziano Family Vineyards. Jen from Tramonte & Sons Distributors guided us through the variety of wines offered by this California winery. The dinner was great, the wines delicious, and the evening a lot of fun.

First Course
Brie and Pear Phyllo, Spiced Apple Sauce
2002 Monte Volpe Primo Bianco, Mendocino

Second Course
Tropical Mango Soup, Lobster Daikon Salad
2005 Graziano Chenin Blanc, Mendocino

Third Course
Prawns and Clams, Red Curry, Vermicelli
2002 St. Gregory Pinotage, Mendocino

Fourth Course
Char-Grilled Hanger Steak, Guinness Soy Demi-Glace, Redskin Mashed Potatoes, Honey-Brown Sugar Glazed Carrot Ribbons
2002 Graziano Zinfandel, Graziano Vineyard, Mendocino

Dessert
Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake, Vanilla Cherry Compote
2001 Monte Volpe, Montepulciano, Mendocino