Wyoming: Second Annual Spring Wine Dinner Tour

Our annual Spring Wine Dinner Tour to Wyoming is only a week away! You may remember the three unique wine dinners each restaurant created last year, and this year is no different. Dad and I will be in Casper, Sheridan, and Gillette visiting our retail and restaurant friends, and enjoying three fun evenings of wine dinners!

Take a look at the great menus our wines will be paired with:


Day 1

Gegis Bistro
Monday, March 29, 2010

Appetizer
Ice Carved Raw Bar with Oysters and Caviar
Pairing: Vodka and Champagne

First Course
Seared Pacific Sea Bass with Bacon Polenta and Grapefruit Beurre Blanc
Wine Pairing: Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Second Course
Foie Gras Pate with Crostinis and Honey Mustard
Wine Pairing: Chardonnay 2008

Third Course
Lamb Cassoulet
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir 2008

Intermezzo
Watercress and Radicchio Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Fifth Course
Kobe Carpaccio with a Warm Red Onion Marmalade
Wine Pairing: Midnight Reserve 2006

Sixth Course
Elk Medallions with Morel Mushrooms and Boursin Cheese
Wine Pairing: Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Dessert
Kaiser Schmarren with Homemade Applesauce (Austrian Emperor’s Pancakes)
Wine Pairing: Muscat Frizzanti 2009

Reservations Required
Monday, March 29
Time: Please call Gegis
Price:  $75.00 per person

Gegis Bistro
1775 West 1st Street
Casper, WY  82604
307-234-9796
www.gegis.com

Day 2
Oliver’s Bar and Grill
Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Appetizer
Scallop Ceviche with Mandarin Oranges, Cucumber and Fresh Dill on Grapefruit Supremes and Tarragon Mimosa
Wine Paring: Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Salad Course
Cantaloupe and Mango Salad with Proscuitto d’ Parma and Roasted Pineapple – Lime Vinaigrette, finished with Arugula Chiffonade
Wine Pairing: Chardonnay 2008

First Course
Balsamic Raspberry Glazed Pacific Salmon Filet with Herbed Sweet Pea Risotto and Red Wine Reduction
Wine Pairing: Pinot Noir 2008

Second Course
Spice Roasted Lamb Loin with Truffled Bread Pudding and Warm Mint Coriander Vinaigrette
Wine Pairing: Proprietary Cabernet Sauvignon 2007

Third Course
Pepper Seared Beef Tenderloin, Coffee Roasted, with Vanilla Mascarpone enriched Yukon Gold Potatoes and Baby Spinach Chiffonade
Wine Paring: Midnight Reserve 2006

Dessert
Lavender Panna Cotta with Peach Puree and Toasted Coconut Macaroons
Wine Paring: Muscat Frizzanti 2009

Reservations Required
Tuesday, March 30
For Time and Price: Please call Oliver’s

Oliver’s Bar & Grill
55 North Main Street
Sheridan, Wy 82801
307-672-2838


Day 3

Prime Rib Restaurant
Wednesday,   March 31, 2010

Appetizer
Lobster, Jumbo Shrimp and Sea Scallop Cocktail with Fresh Baked Gruyere Cheese Olive Batard
Wine Pairing:  Chardonnay 2008

First Course
Red Pepper Gouda Bisque
Wine Pairing:  Sauvignon Blanc 2008 and Pinot Noir 2008

Second Course
Spring Salad of Tomato and Mozzarella Tapenade
Wine Pairing:  Proprietary Chardonnay 2008

Intermezzo
Berry Sorbet

Third Course
Pecan Crusted Tenderloin with Port Wine Sauce, Potatoes Veronese, and Bacon Wrapped Steamed Fresh Asparagus
Wine Pairing:  Proprietary Cabernet Sauvignon 2007 and Petite Sirah Petit Verdot 2008

Dessert
Chocolate Lava Cake with Raspberry Framboise
Wine Pairing: Muscat Frizzanti 2009

Reservations Required
Wednesday, March 31
Time: 6:00pm
$59.00 per person
Please Reserve with Charles

Prime Rib Restaurant
1205 S Douglas Hwy
Gillette, WY 82716
307-682-2944
www.primeribgillette.com

See you there!