Midwest Winefest

Midwest Winefest Wine Dinners
Organized by the American Institute
of Wine & Food, Wichita Chapter

Friday, April 23, 2010

Tickets Available Monday, March 22, 8 a.m.
Tickets Available ONLY
by calling 316-682-5502
Limited Seating
Reservations due by Noon, April 20, 2010


Proceeds to benefit the
AIWF-Wichita Culinary Scholarship Program and

The Guadalupe Health Foundation


SOLD OUT
Hess Around the World Wine Dinner

With Jason Stickley,
Senior Regional Manager, Southwest Division
Hess Collection Winery and Hess Family Estates

Yia Yia’s Eurobistro
April 23 • 7 p.m.
Cost: $140

Reception
Hors D’oeuvres passed butler-style to include Diver Scallop
with Pickled Watermelon Radish and Spring Onion Soubise
Hess Lake County Sauvignon Blanc

First Course
Crab Cake “Caesar” with Romaine-Anchovy Vinaigrette,
Garlic Chips, Lemon Gastrique and Micro Arugula
Glen Carlou Chardonnay, South Africa

Second Course
Potato Gnocchi with Aged Pecorino, Lightly Smoked Duck Breast,
Truffled-Parsley Jus and Balsamico
Brancaia Tre, Tuscany

Third Course
Roasted Lamb Chop with Wilted Local Swiss chard
and a Pomegranate-Pistachio Chutney
Peter Lehman Shiraz, Australia

Fourth Course
Salt Crusted-Roasted Kansas Rib eye with Lentil-Sweet
Corn-Chanterelle Ragout, and Fourme D'Ambert Fonduta
Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert
Dark Chocolate Semifreddo with Warm Bitter Cherry Frittos
Bodega Colome Malbec, Argentina


Merryvale/Starmont Wine Dinner
With Winemaker Graham Wehmeier & B.J. Valencia,
Central Division Director of Sales
Hilton Airport Wichita
April 23 • 7 p.m.
Cost: $120

Reception
Caviar and Shrimp Cocktail stations to include Caviar, Salmon and Shrimp along with assorted accompaniments, Olives, Tapenade, Baguettes and Toast points
2008 Starmont By Merryvale Sauvignon Blanc

Fish Course
Frutti Di Mare Ensalda with Ahi Tuna and Butter-poached
Scallop with Ginger and Wakame Salad
2007 Starmont by Merryvale Chardonnay

First Course
Portabella Mushroom Ravioli atop a Wild Mushroom Ragout
2008 Merryvale Carneros Pinot Noir

Entrée
Roasted Center-cut Tenderloin with Sun-dried Cherry Demi glace,
Bleu cheese Risotto and Oven-roasted Medley of
Asparagus, Carrots, Leeks and Fennel
2006 Merryvale Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Cheese Course
Assorted Gourmet Cheeses
2007 Starmont by Merryvale Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert
Chocolate Decadence Torte with Pistachio Gelato
Coffee and Tea


Trinchero Family Estates Wine Dinner
With John Edgerly, CSW,
Senior Regional Manager, Premium Wine Portfolio
Hereford House @
Terradyne Country Club

April 23 • 7 p.m.
Cost: $120

Reception
Hors D’oeuvres passed butler-style including Beef Carpaccio
topped with Spicy mustard, Capers and Red onion on Crostini
and Shrimp Bruschetta topped with melted Gorgonzola, Tomato and Basil and finished with Olive oil and Balsamic vinaigrette on Crostini
Trinchero Mary’s Sauvignon Blanc

Salad Course
Fresh Endive Salad topped with Granny Smith apples, Feta cheese, Avocado and Walnuts with a homemade Vinaigrette
Napa Cellars Chardonnay

First Course
Potato and Crab-crusted Ono fish seared and topped with Leeks and served with Basil beurre blanc sauce and Mint Tomato Couscous
Trinchero Chicken Ranch Merlot

Entree
Peppercorn-crusted Tenderloin served w/Shiitake mushroom wine sauce and accompanied by Herb butter Potatoes and fresh Asparagus
Chicken Ranch Cabernet
Napa Reserve Meritage

Dessert
Dark chocolate Mousse Cake topped with fresh Raspberry
Terra D' Oro Zinfandel Port
Coffee and Tea

The Midwest Winefest is presented by
Benefiting
Guadalupe Health Foundation
 
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