Forks & Corks Bordeaux Wine Dinner

Forks & Corks Bordeaux Wine Dinner with
Gerard Fenouillet
Saturday, January 28th, 2012
Garvin Residence
6 pm ·  $145 pp 

A must for Bordeaux wine lovers! The intimate private setting of a picture perfect home, a tantalizing menu and magnificent wines with a famed Bordeaux winemaker - what could be better? Spend an enchanting evening with winemaker Gerard Fenouillet of Chateau Haut-Bages-Liberal and Chateau Ferriere in the private home of Bob and Julie Garvin.

This Forks & Corks Bordeaux wine dinner will be held on Saturday, January 28^th at 6 pm. Cost for this wine dinner is $145 (inclusive) per person.

Indulge all your senses with a world-class wine dinner featuring wines from two acclaimed Bordeaux wineries and a dramatic five-course menu catered by Michael's On East in the private home of the Garvin's. For reservations, please call Kate Atkin at 941-955-3663 or visit Forks & Corks for more information.  

These two fabulous wineries are owned and managed by Claire Villars Lurton, one of Bordeaux royal wine families. Michael's On East has had a long relationship with both Chateau Haut-Bages-Liberal and Chateau Ferriere. This tantalizing menu has been customized to accentuate the intricate flavors and layers of each wine.

Bordeaux Menu:
Passed Hors d'Oeuvres

Quail eggs sunny side up served in a potato nest garnished with black caviar
Poached duck Money Bags
Lemongrass beef on a noodle cake
Risotto ball with Basil and Taleggio Cheese
Mumm Cordon Rouge

First Course

Pan Sautéed Sea Bass with Champagne, Mustard & Shallots
Chateau Saint Jean Des Graves, 2010

Second Course

House-made Ricotta Gnocchi, Roasted Butternut Squash, Duck Confit, Sage Brown Butter with Crushed Amaretti
Chateau Ferriere 2007
Chateau Ferriere 2004

Third Course

Marinated Rack of Lamb with Potato Pear Croquettes and "Burnt" Broccoli
Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal 2008
Chateau Haut-Bages Liberal 2000

Finale

Artisanal Cheeses with Orange Blossom Honey & Candied Pecans
Trio of Chocolate Delight
La Fleur d'Or Sauternes 2009

Chateau Haut-Bages-Liberal is Located in the Pauillac appellation in the Bordeaux region, Chateau Haut-Bages-Liberal is one of eighteen Cinquièmes Crus (Fifth Growths) of the 1855 Classification. Their vineyards border Chateau Latour and Chateau Pichon Longueville. Owned by Claire Villars Lurton at the age of 25 took over the family business managing both Chateaux Haut-Bages-Liberal and Ferriere. Vineyards varietals consist of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The average ages of the vines are 30 years.

Chateau Ferriere is located in the Margaux appellation of Bordeaux. Ferriere is one of the smallest vineyards in the Grands Crus Classes of 1855 classification. The Terroir of Margaux is one of the richest areas in Bordeaux; the soil is comprised of deep gravel from the Gironde River on limestone marls. The size of the vineyard, combined with the beauty of its terroir make Chateau Ferriere wine a rare and highly valued.

This event is definitely something to be savored! Don't miss this opportunity to spend the evening in Bordeaux.