Tuscan Wine Dinner with Il Molino di Grace & Sweet Basil

November 12, 2009 at 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Location: Gordon's Fine Wine & Culinary Center
Cost: $40 per person

 

The always entertaining Dave Becker, chef/owner of Sweet Basil, will be cooking up some classic Tuscan cuisine, while Tim Grace, owner of Il Molino di Grace will show his fabulous wines to pair with each dish.

 

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Aperitif

Il Volano

 

First course:

Braised roasted chicken with homemade noodles in a roasted garlic sage broth with asiago cheese

Chianti Classico Riserva

Chianti Classico

 

Second course:

Citrus dressed winter greens with candied almonds

 

Third course:

Grain mustard crusted lamb loin with squash risotto

Gratius Super Tuscan

Il Margone Chianti Classico Riserva

 

Dessert:

Roasted figs w/ honey and gorgonzola

 

The Il Molino wines have been honored with numerous Gold Medals and 5 Star awards from Decanter (the industry's most respected publication), as well as several Tre Bicchieri ratings from the Gambero Rosso (the dominant Italian wine rating panel). Although Il Molino is a relatively new winery, vines have been planted on their property for over 350 years. This is evident in the complexity and depth of each vintage. The Graces are also credited for their sustainable approach to viticulture.

 

Dave also recently published a cookbook: 

Sweet Basil is a whimsically-written, easy-to-follow, gorgeous book, with great foodie anecdotes and spectacular photography.  It will be on sale at the event, and David will be available to sign.  You can also purchase it online.