We have no sooner finished one one dinner that we are busy planning our next dinner for October 11th – Flights of Reds. We had a staff tasting earlier this week to decide on the menu and pairings. It was alot of hard work but someone has to do it:)! We are really excited about showcasing these voluptuous reds from Cuillin Hills, Northwest Totem Cellars, Pomum Winery and Stephenson Cellars. Each are very small boutique wine makers who take meticulous care in handcrafting their wines. We are also thrilled that at least 3 out of the four will join us on the 11th for dinner. It should be another great evening. For reservations, please call us at 360 378 3660. Hope to have you join us.

Here is our working menu so far:

Flights of Reds
Cuillin Hills Winery, Northwest Totem Cellars
Pomum Winery & Stephenson Cellars
October 11th, 2008 – 6 p.m.

Antipasto
Prosciutto Wrapped Bread Sticks, Roasted Red Peppers, Calamata Olives, and Sardinian Pecorino Romano
Cuillin Hills Cabernet Franc – 2006 Reserve

Insalata
Warm Spinach Salad with Bacon and Blue Cheese
Cuillin Hills Columbia Valley Claret – 2006

Pollo
Chicken with Mole
Stephenson Cellars Merlot 2005

Carne
Braised Short Ribs with Soft Polenta
Cuillin Hills 2006 ‘The Dungeon’ Syrah
Northwest Totem Cellars Syrah 2005

Intermezzo
Cilantro or Grapefruit Rosemary Sorbet

Carne
Venison Tenderloin with Blackberry Veal Glace and Roasted Root Vegetables
Stephenson Cellars Syrah 2005
Pomum Cellars Syrah 2005

Verdura
Savory Pizza with Roasted Garlic, Caramelized Onions, Broccoli Rabi and Fontina Cheese
Stephenson Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Northwest Totem Cellars Cabernet Sauvignon 2005

Dolce
Hot Molten Chocolate Cake, Brandied Cherries and Cinnamon Ice Cream
Pomum Cellars Shya Red 2005
Northwest Totem Cellars Low Man Red 2005

Digestivo
Northwest Totem Cellars
Late Harvest Viognier 2006