Brett A. Smith

Santa Rita Chilean Wine Dinner

Wednesday September 23, 2009

First Course

Chilled Sweet Corn Soup with a Ceviche of Chilean Sea Bass and Spicy Popcorn

served with Santa Rita 120 Sauvignon Blanc 2007

Second Course

Cedar Plank Salmon and Roasted Apple-Hazelnut Pesto Tortellini with Field Greens and Apple Cider-Shallot Vinaigrette

served with Santa Rita Reserva Chardonnay 2006

Third Course

Duck Empanada with Sweet Corn Risotto, Organic Carrot Chutney and a Blueberry-Ginger Gastrique

served with Santa Rita Medalla Real Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Fourth Course

Berkshire Pork Loin Stuffed with Pinto Beans, Bacon and Oaxacan Cheese and Served with Pumpkin Polenta and a Strawberry-Guajillo Sauce

served with Santa Rita Reserva Reserva Carmenere 2007

Fifth Course

Chocolate Ancho Torte with Blackberry Coulis, Kahlua Whipped Cream, Candied Poblano and Walnut Espresso Crumble

served with Santa Rita 120 Carmenere 2007

thanks for viewing – brett