Howie Rubin returns to host an incredible evening featuring one of the world’s most renowned grape varietals – pinot noir. Tonight will feature many well known pinot noirs from Burgundy and South Africa in a side by side comparison with their Californian and Oregon counterparts.
Reception
2009 Argyle, estate Brut rose, Dundee Hills, Willamette Valley, Oregon
First Course
2009 Golden Eye, Mendocino
         2010 Faively Clos de Myglands, Mercury, Burgundy
Raspberry Glazed Scottish Salmon
Poached Celery Root and Sautéed Spinach
Second Course
2010 Talley Rincon Reserve, Arroyo Grande
 2010 La Pineta, Tuscany
Yellowfin Tuna  and Red Bliss Salad
French Beans, Toasted Pine Nuts and Cranberry Vinaigrette
Third Course
 2006 Amalie Robert, Willamette Valley
2006 Domaine Francois Gaunaux, Pommard, les Epenots 1er Cru Burgundy
Cracked Pepper-Rubbed Roast Long Island Duck Breast
Flageolet Beans and Kimbe Carrots
Fourth Course
 2009 Bergstrom Vineyard, Willamette Valley
   2010 Hamilton Russell, South Africa
Pinot Noir Braised Smoked Pork
Wild Mushrooms, Shallots and Cheese Biscuits
Fifth Course
Dessert
