Friday July 18, 2008

Fifth Annual Grange Winemaker Dinner

Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: The Grange at The Meadows at Historic Castle Rock™
3692 Meadows Boulevard, Castle Rock, CO 80109
Cost: $79

An intimate Winemaker Dinner will kick off the festival on Friday evening, July 18. Wine experts from three Colorado Wineries will pair seven wines with five courses. Guests will enjoy varietals from Garfield Estates Winery, Desert Moon Vineyards and Creekside Cellars of Denver.

Signature Wine Dinner

Warm Goat Cheese & Concord Grapes
On Crispy Flatbread

Wine Accompaniment
Creekside 2006 Chardonnay

Ratatouille Stuffed Baby Artichoke

Wine Accompaniment
Creekside Cellars Rosso

Roasted Tomato and Basil
Fresh Chives Crème Fraiche
Herbed Breadstick

Mix Micro Organic and Baby Frisee
Jumbo Asparagus, Roasted Pancetta
Toasted Almond, Shaved Italian Pecorino
Sherry Vinaigrette

Wine Accompaniment
Garfield Estates 2006 Fume Blanc

Baby Queen of Canada
Garnish with Hot Chili Pistille

Grilled Black Angus Filet of Beef
Potato and Leeks Au Gratin
Light Veal au Jus
Roasted Colorado Lamb Loin Stuffed with Spinach
Lamb au Jus
Roasted Shitake Mushrooms

Wine Accompaniment
Garfield Estates 2005 Syrah
Desert Moon Altitude

Milk Chocolate & Hazelnut Praline Mousse Terrine
Tahitian Vanilla Cream Anglaise
Rolled Chocolate Cookies

Aged Sumatra Linton Pea berry

Wine Accompaniment
Desert Moon Fireside Ruby

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Castle Rock Colorado ~ 303-688-4321