5 Courses – 5 Wines – 1 Price. February 17, 2016 – $45 per person
Join the Launch Bar & Grill for our first wine pairing dinner. Space is limited. Make reservations by calling 800-657-4704.
Menu:
Amuse Bouche “Nobilo Sauv Blanc”
Oyster broiled with bacon bit, confetti vegetables, and bread crumbs
Course One “Mouton Cadet Bordeaux”
Salad of Bitter Greens, Oranges, Sweet Onions, and Figs
Course Two “Estancia Chardonnay”
White Corn Grits, Lobster, Sweet and Spicy Butternut Squash, marinated Shiitakes, Mint
Course Three” Jailbreak Malbec”
Sous vide Strip steak, Horseradish Potato Puree, Braised and Pickled Swiss Chard, Peppercorn Jus
Course Four “Hogue Genesis Meritage”
Made from scratch crackers and an assortment of cheeses:
- Holland Maasdam Gouda
- Buttermilk Blue cheese
- Smoked Tillamook Cheddar
- President Brie
More about our wines:
Nobilo
Sauvignon Blanc | 12.5% ABV
Marlborough with its warm days and cool clear nights produces World Renowned Sauvignon Blanc. This wine has a bouquet of ripe tropical and citrus fruits that finishes fresh and crisp.
Mouton Cadet
Bordeaux | 12% ABV
Mouton Cadet Blanc is a blend of classic varieties: Sauvignon Blanc (77%) brings fresh, fruity and floral aromas and flavors, Sémillon (21%) gives roundness and structure and Muscadelle (2%) a distinctive aromatic character. The fresh and elegant nose combines typical Sauvignon Blanc aromas of box with typical Sémillon notes of grapefruit and white peach finishes with a slight bite.
Estancia
Chardonnay | 13.5% ABV
This elegant wine delivers a taste of one of the best Chardonnay growing areas-California vineyards. Honey and tropical fruit with notes of pineapple and peach aromatics, flavors of Lush fruit with a touch of sweet vanilla and butter cream.
Jailbreak
Malbec |13.5% ABV
Jail Break allows you to break free from ordinary wines with bold, full-bodied wines of surprising intensity from around the globe. A robust and juicy Malbec with aromas of violet and striking flavors of ripe berries and spice.
Hogue Genesis
Meritage| 13.5% ABV
Merlot brings black cherry notes and a supple quality, Malbec adds full-bodied complexity and Cabernet Sauvignon gives it structure, Petit Verdot contributes denseness. Flavor hints of black cherry, oak, orange zest and vanilla to round it out.