Our first dinner is upon us, and the menu has been settled. We are looking forward to a house full of friends tonight, not to mention delicious wines and foods.
As promised, here’s the full menu:
Rabbit Confit Tortellino
with
Eric Bordelet “Poiré Authentiqueâ€
sparkling perry; Normandy, France
Early Spring Salad
with
Ariana Occhipinti “SP68 Biancoâ€
2009; Zibbibo/Albanello blend; Sicily, Italy
Scallops
ham, egg, hawaj
with
Domaine Belliviere “Les Girofléesâ€
2009; Pineau d’Aunis/Grolleau blend; Loire Valley, France
Pork Belly
pommes boulangere, sauerkraut
with
Massa Vecchia “Rosatoâ€
2006; Malvasia Nera/Merlot field blend; Tuscany, Italy
Hazelnut
sweet potato, apple
with
Heidi Schröck “On the Wings of Dawnâ€
2006; Ruster Ausbruch; blend; Huggeland, Austria
Assorted Chocolates
made by Elaine Hsieh with single varietal ganaches from Michel Cluizel
with
Trio of Barolo Chinati
Cappellano Barolo Chinato; Roagna Barolo Chinato; Cocchi Barolo Chinato