Know Your Vino

1st Course
Apple wood smoked Scallops & Ricotta˜Shrimp~Risotto Soufflé w/ Prosciutto di Parma & an Herbed Gastrique
Lange Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2007
2nd Course
Fennel Bulb, Arugula, Manchego & Culatello served w/ a Meyer Lemon Vinaigrette
Lange Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2007
3rd Course
Pink Peppercorn rubbed Ahi Tuna w/ roasted Mushrooms & Cipollini Onions. Tuna Tartare w/ Yuzu marinated [...]

Sparkling Aperitif
First Course
Toasted hazelnut, pear & brie galette, micro greens with apple dressing & apple paper
2006 Chardonnay
Second Course
Traditional eggplant baba ghanoush, grilled naan, currant braised
Montana pork shoulder & chickpea parsley salad
2007 Barbera
Third Course
Smoked portabella & hamachi mille feuille with parsley hollandaise
2005 Charbonneau
Fourth Course
Oven roasted elk strip loin, cherry & barley porridge, poblano [...]

Winter Salad w/ Paradise Sweet Breads
Frisee, Pecorino, Truffle, Cucumber, Fennel, Apple, House Bacon
Pride Chardonnay
Hudson Valley Foie Gras
LPO Brioche, Fig, Apples
Pride Viognier
Sole en Papillote
Celeriac Apple Gratin, Blood Orange, Herbed Buerre Blanc
Pride Viognier
Oregon Truffle Risotto
Arborio, Brown Butter Froth, Fines Herbs
Pride Merlot
Intermezzo
Cranberry, Lemon, Pomegranate, Bubbles
Paradise Beef Pot au Feu
Red Wine Demi, Braised Celery, Roasted Mushrooms, Crisp Potatoes
Pride Cabernet
Chocolate
Butter [...]

Last week I was racing home, trying to catch an episode of “24” so I could finally learn what the obsession is all about with this program. I know how appalling it is to the fans of the show that I have not yet seen an episode, and so I apologize to you.
Already running late, [...]

With so many wine events going on in Missoula, in the State and even in our Northwest neighboring regions, I thought it was only appropriate that I share that information with my fellow oenophiles. For now, I have just posted them within the text of this blog. However, I am in the process of creating [...]