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Outdoor Wine Dinner at The Blanchard this Sunday

Sip, Swirl and Supper with Winemaker Luigi Coppo

Sunday, June 4th
6-9 p.m.

The Blanchard is pleased to announce a very special, outdoor wine dinner taking place on Sunday, June 4. Dining guests will enjoy the lovely, Lincoln Park-located courtyard patio while exploring Coppo Winery varietals with winemaker Luigi Coppo. Executive Chef Ryan Burns has crafted six courses that perfectly pair with selections from Italy’s Piedmont region. The fee to attend the dinner is $98 per person (tax and gratuity excluded). The wine dinner menu is detailed below. For reservations, please visit https://www.theblanchardchicago.com/events/coppo-wine-dinner/.

Coppo Wine Dinner at The Blanchard
Special Guest, Winemaker Luigi Coppo
Executive Chef, Ryan Burns

Scallop Mostly Raw
Fennel, Orange, Chamomile, Lardo, Finger Lime
Paired with 2013 "La Rocca" Gavi

Veal Consume Agnolotti
Little Neck Clam Soaked in pine butter, English Peas
(Supplement: Micro Shaved Black Truffle)
Paired with 2011 “Costebianche” Chardonnay

Pommes
Sour Apple, Black Walnut, Picholine Olives
Paired with 2014 “L’Avvocata” Barbera D’Asti

Salsify Risotto
Morels, Nasturtium and Spruce
paired with 2012 “Camp du Rouss” Barbera D’Asti

Squab
Golden Beets, Licorice, Orange
Paired with 2013 “Pomorosso” Barbera D’Asti

Fruits and Nuts
Melon, Spruce, Coconut
Paired with 2015 “Moncalvina” Moscato D’Asti

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