Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Dinner Febrauary 28th (Wednesday)

Hor D’oeuvres
Scharffenberger Brut

Herb Roasted Cornish Hens
Peruvian Purple Mashed Potato, Haricot Verts, Roasted Hen Jus
2007 Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica Riesling

Pan Roasted Pork Loin
Fingerling Potatoes, Braised Southern Style Cabbage with Apple Wood Smoked Bacon, Robust Pork Jus, topped with Mustard Fruits
2005 Chateau Ste. Michelle Orphelin

Seared Hanger [...]

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Petite Sirah

What is Petite Sirah.

Petite – like a 350 pound ballerina. Ever heard “bull in a china shop”. (I get called that by my wife all the time). Perhaps this was a French attempt at Euphemism?

So, why “petite?” Petite Sirah (no, the “i” isn’t a typo) is one of those stealth grapes, like Carmènere in [...]

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