Tuesday, August 28, 2007

The Islander Resort presents Winemakers Dinner

I have just received a flyer for a very cool event taking place on September 8, 2007 at the Islander Resort, and I'm going to pass it along here verbatim:

The Islander Resort Presents
Tour the Italian Wine Regions
Winemaker's Dinner


Join us for an elegant six course dinner with each selection accented by just the right Italian Wine. Small vineyard importers from Seattle are hosting these wines and Cristina will be your sommelier for this bellisimo event. It will be an evening you won't soon forget!

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
360-268-9166/info@westport-islander.com
421 E. Neddie Rose Drive
Westport, WA 98595

Menu:
  • Oysters on the half shell with pomegranate mignonette and lemon. Paired with an extra dry prosecco.
  • Grilled bruschetta with eggplant roulade, caprese, prosciutto with reggiano and extra virgin olive oil. Paired with a 2006 bianco.
  • Pepper crusted albacore tuna with polenta crisps and caponata. Paired with a 2006 Vernaccia di san gimignano.
  • Lobster and butternut squash ravioli with chive nage sauce. Paired with a 2004 rita sangiovese.
  • Choice of: Bacon wrapped filet mignon served with garlic mashed potatoes and red wine demi-glaze OR seared duck breast with carrot risotto and cranberry demi glaze. Paired with a 2004 emilio primo.
  • Panna cotta with marion berry puree and candied citrus zest. Paired with a 2006 Moscato D'asti.

Tickets are $80/person and are available at the Islander front desk.

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