Birthday Dinner in the Livermore Wine Valley
The Sixteenth of September, Year Two Thousand Six A.D.
The Home of Eric & Beth


Appetizer

Live “Spot” Prawns
Wrapped in Roasted Nori Seaweed
Pinot Grigio Sushi Rice, Fresh Avocado, Pea Shoots,
Tobiko & Wasabi Caviar and Homemade Pickled Baby White Ginger

Tamas Estates Pinot Grigio 2005

Soup

Roasted Butternut Squash Bisque
Topped with Grilled Escarole, Smoked Paprika, Garlic Infused Goat Cheese

Sancerre Sauvignon Blanc 2005

Intermezzo

Organic Thyme Infused Vodka Ice

Entrée

Roasted Lamb “Porterhouse” Chops
Served Upon a Bed of Flageolet Beans with Oven Dried Heirloom Tomatoes
Topped with a Syrah Foam

Wood Family Syrah 2002

Salad

Insalata Caprese Deconstruction
Assorted Heirloom Tomatoes, Thai Basil, Fried Italian Crumb Crusted Mozzarella,
Balsamic Syrup, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a Tomato Water Infused “Shot”

Francis Coppola Pinot Grigio 2005

Dessert

A Play on Chocolate and Zin

Dark Valrhona Chocolate Zinfandel Truffle
Dark Chocolate Zinfandel Crème Bruleé
Chocolate Almond Madeleine

Edmeades Mendocino County Zinfandel 2002