Two Tandem Wine Dinners

[John Wabeck]

Greg La Follette of Tandem Winery and C’Est Vin

to Host Two Special Wine Dinners

Please join award-winning winemaker Greg La Follette of Tandem Winery and C’Est Vin for a pair of special dinners at two of the DC area’s finest restaurants, 2941 and Charlie Palmer Steak. Mr. La Follette’s engaging, educational and entertaining manner coupled with outstanding wine and cuisine add up to two very formidable evenings.

On April 4th, at 7 PM, Chef Jonathan Krinn and Sommelier Kathy Morgan welcome you to the spectacular Koi Room at 2941 for a fun, relaxed, interactive wine tasting event featuring wonderful food pairings to accompany the Tandem wine selections. Special pricing and exclusive offers on Tandem bottles and cases will also be available to the guests who attend this event. The cost of the event is $150 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Please phone 703.270.1605 for reservations.

April 5th, again at 7 PM, brings you to Capitol Hill and Charlie Palmer Steak, where Chef Bryan Voltaggio and Sommelier Nadine Brown have teamed up for another special evening of food and wine matches to accompany Mr. La Follette’s wines. Again, special pricing and exclusive offers on Tandem wines will be available to attendees. The cost of the event is $160 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. Please phone 202.547.8100 for reservations.

Menu for 2941, April 4th

Reception

Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003

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Crispy Japanese Black Bass

Fennel Pickle and Meyer Lemon Sauce

Chardonnay, Porter Bass Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003

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Hudson Valley Duck Breast

Creamed Porcini Mushrooms, Aged Sherry Reduction

Pinot Noir, Van der Kamp Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, 2003

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Artisan Cheeses

Four selections of ripe cheeses with lavender honey and toasted fruit bread

Sangiovese, Gabrielle Vineyard, Redwood Valley, 2003

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Tower of Bittersweet Chocolate

Caramelized Orange Mousse

Zinfandel, “Talmage Bench” Aldine Vineyard, Mendocino, 2004

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Cotton Candy, coffee

Menu for Charlie Palmer Steak, April 5th

Reception

Chardonnay, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003

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Windy Knolls Farm Sunchoke Puree with Roasted Scallops,

Tarragon Oil and Lemon Confit

Chardonnay, Porter Bass Vineyard, Russian River Valley, 2003

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Escabeche of Black Bass with Fennel Confit, Kalamata Olives,

Cured Tomatoes and Basil Oil

Pinot Noir, Van der Kamp Vineyard, Sonoma Mountain, 2003

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Roulade of Rabbit Saddle “Cuite Sous Vide,” Morel Mushrooms and Braised Young Chard, with Creamy Polenta and Marjoram Natural

Pinot Noir, Sangiacomo Vineyard, Sonoma Coast, 2003

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Duo of Jamison Farm Lamb – Roasted Loin and Braised Shoulder with Green Pea and Oyster Mushroom Ragout and Sage Infused Lamb Natural

Zinfandel, “Talmage Bench” Aldine Vineyard, Mendocino, 2004

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Dark Chocolate Caramel Mousse, Roasted Banana and Bittersweet Chocolate Sorbet

Sangiovese, Gabrielle Vineyard, Redwood Valley, 2003

Jarad Slipp and John Wabeck