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Friday April 9, 2010 :: 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
The Lodge at Vail

174 East Gore Creek Dr
Vail, CO 81657
970-926-5665

Winemaker Dinner Description:
On April 9, 2010, Taste of Vail combines the passions and expertise of a culinary “dream team” to create a truly unforgettable dining opportunity set amongst the majestic Rocky Mountains of Vail Colorado. Don't miss this once-in-a-lifetime chance to be da

Menu:
Hors D’oeuvres
Jennifer Jasinski: Housemade bread sticks wrapped with gaunciale and tomato-almond aioli

Frank McCLelland: Pine Cured Salmon Crêpes

Rahm Fama: Corn soup with snap pea salad

Sondra Bernstein: Sweetbread Roulade with Spring Salad

With Gloria Ferrer Caves & Vineyards Royal Cuvée

First Course
Jennifer Jasinski, Rioja, Denver, Colorado:
Spring pea ravioli with morels, sweet garlic
cream and English peas.
With 2007 Adelsheim Vineyards Pinot Gris

Second Course
Frank McCLelland, L’espalier, Boston, Massachusetts: Lobster Clam Chowder
With 2006 Schramsberg Vineyards Brut Rosé

Third Course
Rahm Fama, The Lodge at Vail, Vail, Colorado: Mixed Grill of “Four Story Hills” Peking Duck – Roast Breast, Leg Confit and Spiced Sausage Foie Gras Potato Croustade with Strawberry Jalapeno Sauce
With 2006 Louis M. Martini Monte Rosso Gnarly Vine Zinfandel

Main Course
Sondra Bernstein, Girl and the Fig, Sonoma, California: Mano Formate Pancetta wrapped Lamb Loin with Spring Vegetable Ragout, Chickpea Fries, Lamb Jus
With 2005 Truchard Vineyards Syrah

Dessert
Michele Huyke, Rimini Gelato, Vail, Colorado: Salted Caramel Opera Cake drenched in dark chocolate served with hazelnut foam
With Graham’s 20 year Tawny Port

Pricing Details:
$195 per person inclusive of taxes and gratuity

Participating Restaurants
Wildflower Restaurant

Wildflower Restaurant
476.5011
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