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The Great Wine Escape Weekend  
November 9-12, 2006

Shuttled Progressive Dinner Friday, Nov 10 · 5:30pm or 7:30pm $165

Winemaker DinnersVarious Restaurants - Feeling adventurous? Enjoy not just one, but three of the Peninsula’s top restaurants and three of its celebrated wineries in fine style as you are whisked from one location to the next in chauffeured transportation. The evening starts at the esteemed Rio Grill Restaurant in Carmel where you will be treated to a bevy of tasty appetizers and accompanying wines from Bernardus Vineyards and Winery. Next, you’ll travel to the stunning Tarpy’s Roadhouse on Highway 68 for your delectable main entree and wines from Chalone Vineyard. Finally, end your evening at the hip Montrio Bistro in downtown Monterey for desserts to die for, paired with wines from Château Christina. Two time slots are available; 5:30 pm or 7:30 pm.

Shuttles Depart from the Monterey Marriott at 5:00 pm for the 5:30 pm dinner and 7:00 pm for the 7:30 pm dinner.


The Menu
Appetizers
Rio Grill
Amuse Bouche:
Crostini with Jalapeno-Fava Bean Puree and Butter-Poached Lobster
Guajillo BBQ Quail Breasts with Pineapple Pico De Gallo
Chile-Marinated Skirt Steak Tostadita with Smoked Avocado Crema

Main Course
Tarpy’s Road House
Almond-Wood-Fired Prime New York, Herb-Crusted Canadian Salmon & Achiote Prawns drizzled with a Pinot Noir Glaze served over Sautéed Snap Peas, Julienne Vegetables & Roasted Red Potatoes
or
Vegetarian Alternate:
Grilled Vegetable Raviolis with Oven-Roasted Tomatoes, Edamame, Caramelized Onions & Bell Peppers, with Sweet Corn in a Roasted Vegetable Broth with Sonoma Goat Cheese

Dessert
Montrio Bistro
Cheese Course:
Brie de Meaux in a Box with Quince on Roquette with Whole Grain Mustard and Candied Pecans
and
Dessert Course:
Triple Chocolate Cake and Blackberry Miroir with Crème de Cassis, Crème Fraiche Sorbet

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Music Selection: Johann Sebastian Bach • Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G major, BMV 1048: Allegro
Berlin Chamber Orchestra

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