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Wine Dinner featuring
Terra d'Oro Winery Amador County
March 19, 2009 at 7 PM

Chef Leigh Hesling invites you to a wine dinner featuring the wines from the Terra d'Oro Winery in the Pavilion of the O.Henry Hotel with Terra d'Oro winemaker Chris Leamy.

California native Chris Leamy received his degree in Biological Sciences in 1991 from the University of California, Davis. Chris joined Terra d’Oro Winery as Assistant Winemaker in 2000, honing his winemaking skills under the tutelage of then Winemaker Jeff Meyers. In 2004, Jeff Meyers assumed the role of Vice President and Chris was promoted to Winemaker. Chris is deeply committed to Amador County as a premier California growing region, particularly for Zinfandel and Syrah. He brings skill, passion and commitment to his role.

Cost is $55 per person (plus tax and 20% gratuity). Please reserve by calling Lee Healy at 336-478-9126 or emailing her at lhealy@qwrh.com.

Below is our menu for the evening:

MENU

Passed
Foie Gras with a Local Truffle and Blood Orange Glaze on housemade brioche
Grilled Potato Bread with local cheddar, pickled pear and fresh tarragon
Terra d’Oro Nebbiolo Rose, Amador County 2007

First Course
Seared Sea Scallop with Israeli couscous, preserved lemon, pine nuts, butternut squash and feta
Terra d’Oro Pinot Grigio, Santa Barbara County 2007

Second Course
Smoked Duck Breast with a blueberry jam and crispy herb-risotto cake
Terra d’Oro Sangiovese Amador County 2006

Intermezzo
Pomegranate Sorbet

Fourth Course
Confit Pork Belly with roasted root vegetable rostï
Zinfandel Braised Short Rib with cheddar leek soufflé
Terra d’Oro “SHR” Field Blend, Amador County 2005
Terra d’Oro Zinfandel, Amador County 2005

Dessert
Caramel Fudge filled Chocolate Cakes, Caramel Parfait and Chocolate Hazelnut mini tart
Terra d’Oro Zinfandel Port, Amador County

 

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