Zanzibar Cellars Wine Dinner

May 16, 2008

Blacksmith Restaurant + Bar + Lounge presents ZanZibar Cellars’ first-ever wine dinner on Tuesday May 20th, at which winemaker Ziad Keirouz will also unveil his winery’s first-ever chardonnay release. Wine Spectator magazine recently named Keirouz among influential new winemakers. For the dinner, Chef Gavin McMichael, sommelier Kevin Gilman and winemaker Keirouz will collaborate on a five-course menu paired with selections from ZanZibar. This exclusive dinner is $95 per person. To make a reservation please call 541-318-0588.

Menu for the Zanzibar Cellars Wine Dinner

Course One
Oregon Chantrelle Bisque
Paired with 2006 ZanZibar Playa Sol (Chardonnay)

Course Two
Pork Roulade with Country Pate, Roasted Red Potatoes, Braised Washington Brussel Sprouts, and Juniper Foie Gravy
Paired with 2005 ZanZibar Casima (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Sangiovese)

Course Three
Smoked Sea Salt Crusted Hangar Steak with Oregon Stone Fruit Compote
Paired with 2005 ZanZibar Sandra (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah)

Course Four
Roasted Rack of Venison with Huckleberry Sherry Gastrique, and Carolina Gold Rice Cakes, and Marcona Almonds
Paired with Non Vintage ZanZibar Sandra Solera (Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, and Syrah)

Course Five
Trio of Housmade Sorbet