After having to drop a September wine event due to the markets, popular Pasadena spot Bistro 45 is coming back with a second stab at a Twisted Oak wine dinner. And what better way to warm up for Thanksgiving than with a five-course feast paired with sips that include the highly-rated Silver Oak 2004 Cabernet (November 24, 6:30 PM; $95 per person; 626-795-2478).
Still not sold? The menu for the dinner is after the jump.
Monday, November 24, 2008
Light Smoked Albacore Tarate
miso dressing, pickled organic vegetables and Belgian endive
Viognier, Twisted Oak, Calaveras County 2007
Roasted Wild Calamari
snow crab farci, tomato consommé, angel hair pasta and mizuna
White Meritage, Twisted Oak “Ruben’s Blend”, Sierra Foothills 2007
Slow Roasted All Natural Veal
Maui onion confit, exotic mushroom risotto, arugula and aged Balsamic
Petite Sirah, Twisted Oak, Calaveras County 2005
Roasted Barbary Duck Breast
ragout of root vegetables, honey and currant reduction
Meritage, Twisted Oak “The Spaniard”, Calaveras County 2006
Cabernet Sauvignon, Silver Oak, Alexander Valley 2004
Winter Pear and Mascarpone Marjolaine
with toasted pistachios
Chefs Damon Brady, Bryan Williams, Keiji Mizukami and Felix Noyola