Chef Melba’s Bistro & Gourmet Wine Getaways

Present a

 Wine Tasting Dinner

Featuring the Wines of

Buttonwood Farm Winery

 Santa Ynez, CA

 

Host: Peter D. Kerr, The Wine Consultant  Special Guest:  Winemaker Karen Steinwachs

 

Tuesday, June 17, 2008; 6:00 p.m.

 

$89 per person inclusive of tax & gratuity

 

Buttonwood Winery has been producing wonderful estate-grown wines in the Santa Ynez Valley for over 20 years. Australian Mike Brown passed the winemaking torch to Karen Steinwachs nearly two years ago and Buttonwood did not miss a beat. Tonight, we will have the chance to enjoy two of Karen’s new releases, plus, as a special treat, we will feature two different vintages of Trevin, Buttonwood’s Flagship red blend. The ’03 and the ’97 will be served side by side, allowing you to compare them and experience the excellent aging potential of this wine. Each course will feature a food course created by Chef Melba, designed to compliment Buttonwood’s great wines. This is our first dinner at Chef Melba’s and she is as excited as we are. Join us as we welcome Karen back to the LA area for one of her first local winemaker dinners. Space is limited so reserve early!

 

Passed Appetizers

Tropical Fruit Lattice with Kumquat Relish

Belgium endive with Crispy Shrimp & Lemon Blossom Compote

Bundle of Straws, Rolled with Prosciutto & Au Jus

2007 “Zingy” Sauvignon Blanc

 

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Crayfish Terrine, Layered Bed of Persian Cucumbers, Rambutan on a Raspberry Float

2007 Syrah Rose

 

Roasted Hazelnut Roballo Sea Bass with a Kiwi-Passion Fruit Chiffonade

2006 Devin

 

Encrusted Herb Lamb Baked on a Cedar Plank with Peppery Black Cherry Sauce

Buttered Celeriac Herbed Root Vegetables

2003 Trevin & 1997 Trevin

 

Semi-Sweet Chocolate Torte with Boysenberry Chutney

2003 Cabernet Franc

 

Freshly Roasted Coffee & Tea

 

Advance reservations are essential. Cancellations accepted up to 48 hours in advance

Reservations: (310) 376-2084

Chef Melba’s Bistro, 1501 Hermosa Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA