Wine Events - The Great Wine Escape Weekend

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The 11th Annual Great Wine Escape Weekend - November 9-11, 2007

Presented By:

Shuttled Progressive Dinner

Friday, Nov 9 · 5:30pm or 7:30pm

$165

Shuttled Progressive Dinner

Carmel-by-the-Sea Restaurants - Feeling adventurous? Enjoy not just one, but two 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 Cima Collina tasting room, in Carmel, where you will be treated to an array of tasty hors d'oevres and accompanying fine wines. Next, you’ll travel to the esteemed Grasing's Coastal Cuisine for your delectable appetizers, salad and wines from Michaud Vineyard. Finally, end your evening at the impressive Carmel Chop House for your main course and dessert paired with wines from Pessagno Winery. Two time slots are available; 5:30 pm or 7:30 pm - Sold Out.

Tickets for this event are no longer available for purchase online.

The Menu

Cima Collina Tasting Room

Smoked Salmon Canape
served over crisped wontons and wasabi

Oyster Shooter
with tarragon granita

Ratatouille
with goat cheese over toasted brioche

Cima Collina 2006 Cedar Lane Sauvignon Blanc
Cima Collina 2005 Chula Viña Vineyard Pinot

Grasing's Coastal Cuisine

Cured Foie Gras and Spiced Cranberries
over winter waldorf salad, toasted brioche in a walnut emulsion

Seared Scallop Salad
over limestone lettuce, persimmons, grapefruit and pomegranate in a yogurt dressing

Michaud Vineyard 2005 Marsanne
Michaud Vineyard 2003 Chardonnay
Michaud Vineyard 2003 Pinot

Carmel Chop House

Short Rib Ravioli and Roast Prime Filet
over pearl onions, wild mushrooms and carrots

Chocolate Symphony

Pessagno Winery 2005 Four Boy’s Pinot Noir
Pessagno 2005 Winery Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir
Pessagno Winery 2002 Hames Valley Port

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

MONTEREY COUNTY VINTNERS AND GROWERS ASSOCIATION