Au Bon Climat Wine Tasting Dinner on August 17th, 2005

Au Bon Climat Vineyard Wine Master/Owner, Jim Clendenen and Spark Owner/Partner, Danilo Terribili have co-hosted several of these Wine Maker’s Dinners over the years. It is rare two such knowledgeable and organic palates come together with the intention of sharing their expertise. Wine and Spirits Magazine recognized Jim Clendenen in the Fall of 2004 as one of its "50 Most Influential Winemakers".

Please don’t miss this incredibly informative, approachable, sublime food and wine pairing!

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Salad

Chilled zucchini soup garnished with chopped sauteed shrimp
Pinot Gris/Pinot Blanc (80%/20%) 2004

Pasta

Garganelli pasta tossed with sautéed Italian sausage, rapini and pecorino romano
"Hildegard" White Wine 2001

Fish

Grilled sea scallops in a pomegranate sauce served over braised radicchio and endive
Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir 2003

Meat
Oven roasted rack of lamb with oyster mushrooms in a garlic, rosemary reduction
Sanford and Benedict Vineyard Pinot Noir 2002

Cheese

Aged Wisconsin parmesan cheese, celery and guava membrillo
Bricco Buon Natale Barbera 2002
Il Podere Dell’Olivos "Pronto" Aleatico 1994

$75.00, plus tax and service
Wednesday, August 17th, 2005
9575 W. Pico Blvd, LA, 90035
Reservations Required - 310.277.0133

www.sparkwoodfiregrill.com