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French Quarter Wine Festival 2010

Cliff Lede
Pio Cesare
Hanzell
Hedges
Joseph Phelps
Viader
Darioush
Trefethen
Simi
Soter
Silver Oak
Tablas Creek

Cliff Lede
featuring Jack Bittner

Tuesday, March 2

Reception
2008 Breggo, Pinot Gris, Anderson Valley

First Course
LOBSTER AND MANGO SALAD
Grapefruit Brulee, Local Honey Vinaigrette

2008 Cliff Lede, Sauvignon Blanc

Second Course
SEARED DUCK BREAST
Onion Tartlet, Molasses Reduction

2006 Cliff Lede, Cabernet Sauvignon, SLD
2006 Cliff Lede, Cabernet Sauvignon, Moon Sympathy, SLD
2004 Cliff Ledem Cabernet Sauvignon, SLD

Third Course
FILET OF BEEF
Foie Gras, Fig Demi, Potato Galette

2006 Poetry

Fourth Course
CHOCOLATE PECAN BEGGARS PURSE

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Pio Cesare
featuring Pio Boffa

Wednesday, March 3

Reception
2008 Piodilei

1st Course
RABBIT SALAD
Arugula, Tomato, Fava Beans and Pancetta Vinaigrette

2007 Barbera d’Alba
2006 Barbera d’ Alba Fides

2nd Course
GRILLED QUAIL
Grilled Polenta, Roasted Pepper and Artichoke Ragout

2004 Barbaresco
2004 Barbaresco Il Bricco

3rd Course
BRAISED LAMB OSSO BUCO
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes, Gremolata

2005 Barolo
2004 Barolo Ornato

4th Course
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT TORTE

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Hanzell

Reception
2006 Chardonnay

First Course
Louisiana Crab and Gulf Tuna Napoleon
Avocado, beets, spicy aioli

2003 Chardonnay
1997 Chardonnay

Second Course
Molasses Rubbed Pork Filet
celery root puree, fig puree

2006 Pinot Noir

Third Course
Lamb Sirloin
roasted tomato, garlic, caper berries

1996 Pinot Noir

Fourth Course
Boucheron Cheese Course
Prosciutto, Olives, Crostini

1984 Pinot Noir

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Hedges

Reception
CMS Sauvignon Blanc by Hedges

First Course
Pan Roasted Wild Salmon
golden quinoa, fennel and cucumber salad, roasted tomato sauce

2008 CMS Red

Second Course
Venison Tenderloin and Corn Souffle
glazed carrots, cranberry demi glace

2007 Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain Estate Blend
2006 Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain Estate Blend

Third Course
Pepper Hoisen Marinated Flank Steak
basil chimichurri, shoe string potatoes

2005 Hedges Family Estate Red Mountain Estate Blend

Fourth Course
Cinnamon Apple Torte

Family Estate Red Mountain, Fortified Port

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Joseph Phelps
Tuesday, March 16
Reception
2008 Sauvignon Blanc
First Course
2007 Freestone Chardonnay

BABY CABBAGE SALAD
Toasted Almonds, Truffle Vinaigrette

Second Course
2006 Freestone Pinot Noir

GRITS AND GRILLADES
Pearl Onions, Thyme

Third course
2006 Insignia

LAMB NOISETTE
Morel Mushrooms, Foie Gras Torchon

Dessert Course
2008 Eisrebe

PEAR, PECAN AND HONEY BAKLAVA

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Viader
Wednesday, March 17
Reception
2006 DARE by Viader Tempranillo
First Course
2005 VIADER Syrah  

GULF TUNA AND FOIE GRAS NAPOLEON
Syrah Reduction, Herb Salad

Second Course
2006 DARE by Viader Cabernet Franc  
 2005 DARE by Viader Cabernet Sauvignon

CRISPY DUCK SALAD
“Sunny Side” Egg, Pancetta Bacon
 
Third Course 
2005 “V,” Petit Verdot Blend
2006 Viader

GRILLED FILET OF BEEF
Manchego Potatoes, Truffle Demi Glace

Fourth Course
CHOCOLATE HAZELNUT CREME BRULEE

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Darioush
Tuesday, March 23
Reception
2008 Viognier
First Course
2007 Chardonnay
Second Course
2006 Merlot
Third Course
2006 Cabernet

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Trefethen
Wednesday, March 24
Reception
2008 Dry Riesling
First Course
2007 Chardonnay
Second Course
2006 Merlot
Third Course
2006 Cabernet Sauvignon
1996 Reserve Cabernet 3L
Fourth Course
2007 Late Harvest Riesling

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Simi
Tuesday, March 30
Reception
2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County
First Course
2007 Russian River Chardonnay
Second Course
2006 Merlot
Third Course
2006 Landslide Cabernet
Fourth Course
 2007 Late Harvest Riesling

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Soter
Wednesday, March 31
Reception
2005 Brut Rose  
First Course
2008 North Valley, Old Vines White 
Second Course
2007 North Valley Pinot Noir 
Third Course
2006 Beacon Hill Pinot Noir
2006 Mineral Springs Pinot Noir 

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Silver Oak
Tuesday, April 6
Reception
2009 Twomey Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
First Course
2008 Twomey Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
2008 Twomey Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara
Second Course
2005 Twomey Merlot, Napa Valley
Third Course
2005 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
2005 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley

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Tablas Creek
Wednesday, April 7
2008 Côtes de Tablas
Reception
2008 Côtes de Tablas Blanc
First Course
2007 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc
2005 Esprit de Beaucastel Blanc
Second Course
2008 Côtes de Tablas
Third Course
2007 Esprit de Beaucastel
2004 Esprit de Beaucastel
2006 Syrah
Fourth Course
2006 Vin de Paille "Quintessence"

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