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Cal’s Twelfth Annual Truffle Dinner

Published on December 9, 2008 in Bernardus, Events and Food. 0 Comments

December 5, 2008
Chef Cal Stamenov & Chef David KinchGUEST CHEF & FRIEND
David Kinch
MANRESA, LOS GATOS

2002 Cristal – Champagne Louis Roederer, Reims, France
2007 Griva Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc – Bernardus Winery
Black Truffle Infused Grey Goose Martini

Diver Scallop with it’s own tripe
black truffle
Chef David Kinch
2006 “Silex” Blanc Fumé De Pouilly - Domaine Didier Dagueneau, Loire Valley, France

White Truffle Risotto
carnaroli rice, bone marrow, parmigiano-reggiano
Chef Cal Stamenov
2004 Marcassin Vineyard Chardonnay – Marcassin, Sonoma Coast

Veal Tartare
oyster mousseline, white truffle, chestnut and artichoke condiment
Chef David Kinch
2003 Clos de Tart – Domaine Mommessin, Morey St. Denis, France

Satsuma Mandarin Sorbet
petite celery, yuzu

Lamb & Candy Cap
almond wood, parsley root agnolotti, black truffle
Chef Cal Stamenov
1999 Rubicon – Niebaum Coppola Estate Winery, Rutherford Napa

Banana-Truffle Pop
toasted meringue

Autumn Fruits
fuyu persimmon, quice, pear, heirloom apple, black truffle ice cream
Pastry Chef Ben Spungin

2002 Bernkastler Lay Riesling Eiswein – Weingut Dr. Loosen, Mosel, Germany

An Evening With Gary Pisoni

Published on August 28, 2008 in Bernardus and Events. 0 Comments

 July 31, 2008

 

Celebrating the Wines of Pisoni Vineyards & Winery and Lucia Vineyards

RECEPTION
2007 Rosé of Pinot Noir – Lucia Vineyards & Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands
2007 Griva Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc – Bernardus Winery, Arroyo Seco

 

SPOT PRAWN & SCALLOP RAVIOLI
fennel, heirloom tomato, garden herbs, lobster sauce
2006 Chardonnay – Lucia Vineyards & Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands

 

WILD MUSHROOM RISOTTO
carnaroli rice, golden chanterelle, morel, roasted torpedo onion 
2006 Garys’ Vineyard Pinot Noir – Lucia Vineyards & Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands

 

SQUAB
foie gras, herb salad, blackberry gastrique, « abats croûton » 
2005 Estate Pinot Noir – Pisoni Vineyards & Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands

 

VEAL CHEEKS
braised, pole beans, shelling beans, celery root purée, « beurre rouge » 
2006 Susan’s Hill Syrah – Lucia Vineyards & Winery, Santa Lucia Highlands

 

STONE FRUIT
peach, apricot, slow baked meringue, raspberry, pistachio purée, lemon verbena ice cream

Death by Wine Dinner – « PART V »

Published on April 2, 2008 in Bernardus and Events. 0 Comments

Chef Cal recently teamed up with friends David Kinch of Manresa and Alain Passard of L’Arpege to celebrate the fifth annual “Death by Wine Dinner.”  The casual dinner of close friends and food & wine enthusiasts features some the most incredible & rare wines imaginable.

Chef Alain Passard
L’Arpège
Paris, France

Chef David Kinch
Manresa
Los Gatos, California

Chef Cal Stamenov
Marinus Restaurant
Carmel Valley, California

RECEPTION
Steak Tartare
1995 Champagne Krug – Reims
1990 Champagne Krug – Clos Le Mesnil, Reims
1982 Champagne Krug – Reims
NANTUCKET BAY SCALLOP
black truffle, meyer lemon confit, leek vinaigrette
1999 Montrachet- Domaine de la Romanée-Contí
1999 Montrachet – Domaine Marc Colin
1999 Montrachet – Domaine Ramonet
1986 Montrachet- Domaine de la Romanée-Contí
1986 Montrachet – Domaine Marc Colin
1986 Montrachet- Domaine Ramonet

SONOMA DUCK
alder smoked, grilled, fava bean ragoût
1990 Echezeaux – Domaine Henri Jayer
1990 Echezeaux – Domaine Emmanuel Rouget
1990 Grands Echezeaux – Domaine de la Romanée-Contí

BEEF, CARROTS & GRAVY
1978 Vosne Romanée, Cros Parantoux – Domaine Henri Jayer en Magnum
1934 Clos des Lambrays – Domaine des Lambrays en Magnum

RACK OF LAMB
grilled with savory, black lentils with morels, green garlic
1949 Château Cheval Blanc – Saint Emilion
1947 La Mission Haut Brion – Graves
1929 La Tour Haut Brion – Graves

ARTISANAL CHEESE
traditional accompaniments
1926 Château d’Yquem – Sauternes