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LA CREMA WINE DINNER AT VUE!
06.02.11
By Sheryll Alexander
One of the top wineries in the world, La Crema is hosting a wine dinner at the Laguna Cliff Marriott’s fabulous Vue restaurant on Thursday, June 9, starting at 6 p.m. (Seating is limited so call 949-487-7516 or the resort’s concierge at 949-487-7577 to make reservations.)
This extravagant six-course dinner (see menu below) costs just $90 per person (exclusive of tax and gratuity) and features the fine local and international ingredients, which are paired with exclusive La Crema wines.
Vue’s La Crema Wine Dinner Menu
Heirloom Tomato Salad
Avocado Pearls, Mache, Tangerine Oil, “Minus 8” Balsamic Infused Salt with 2009 La Crema Viogner, Bennett Valley
Asian Pear Consommé
Blue Crab, Watermelon, Toasted Pine Nuts, Vanilla Yogurt with 2009 La Crema Pinot Gris, Los Carneros
Red Sea Bream
Sweet Potato Hash, Pea Puree, Candy Ginger, Pomegranate Reduction with 2009 La Crema Pinot Noir Rose, Russian River Valley
Duck Medallions
Pan Seared Duck Breast, Goat Cheese Russian Polenta, Spaghetti Asparagus, Pinot Noir Cherry Gastrique, Truffle Oil with 2009 La Crema Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Rack of Lamb
Foie Gras Creme, Infused Blackberry Salad, White Balsamic Reduction, Mix Berries Compote with 2007 La Crema Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
Lemongrass Soup
Salty Caramel Ice Cream, Chambord Reduction, Mint with 2008 La Crema Gewurztraminer, Late Harvest
Sheryll Alexander runs a news media agency based in Costa Mesa, California.
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