Tomorrow night, pinot noir lovers will have a chance to preview four wines at the Signature Room on the 95th floor of the Hancock building. Paired with a four-course menu by the Room's executive chef Patrick Sheerin, the evening will feature new pinot noirs from Row Eleven vineyards, all introduced by Row Eleven's founder, Richard de los Reyes. (The vineyard's name, if you're curious, comes from the row that produced, in de los Reyes' opinion, the best grapes in his vineyard.) One lucky guest will also win a pair of tickets to see Don't Dress for Dinner, starring Jeffrey Donovan, at the Royal George Theatre ($95 per person; Reception starts at 5:30 PM, dinner starts at 6PM; To make a reservation call 312-280-0472 or visit www.signatureroom.com).
Read on to see the complete menu for the event.
Slow Roasted Alaskan Halibut
market squash; farro dashi
Row Eleven, Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
Caramelized Wild Mushroom Flatbread
taleggio, pancetta, arugula; roasted garlic
Row Eleven, Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley
Duet of Grilled Bison
celery root puree; truffle-caraway vinaigrette
Stratton Lummis, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Flourless Chocolate Cake
cocoa nib tuille, burnt caramel gelato
Row Eleven, Pinot Noir, Bien Nacido