Midwest Winefest - Three Days of Wine and Food Fun!

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AIWF Winemaker Dinners, Friday April 28, 2006
Please note the individual dinner costs

Reception 7 p.m.
Dinner 7:30 p.m.
Black Tie Optional

Van Duzer Vineyards & Stone’s Throw Vineyards
Hyatt Regency Wichita
Celebrity Guest: Tanna Massar Kutz, National Sales Manager
Cost: $85 per person

Reception
Pan-fried Ricotta stuffed Ravioli with a Charred Tomato Fondue; Duck 
Quesadilla with a Blackberry Demi Glaze and Black Walnut-crusted 
Cherry Gourmandise and Wheat crackers
2005 Van Duzer Vineyards Pinot Gris

Salad/Fish Course
Grilled Rock Shrimp, White Asparagus & Maytag Blue Crostini with a 
Blood Orange Vinaigrette
2005 Stone's Throw Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

First Course
Garlic-seared Pork Tenderloin topped with White Truffle Oil in a 
Portabello Cup and Rainbow Swiss Chard
2002 Stone's Throw Vineyards Cabernet

Entree
Saffron-peppered Alaskan Halibut Romano with Tear Drop Tomatoes, 
Feta, Scallions, Calamata Olives, Oil and Lemon Butter
2004 Van Duzer Vineyards Pinot Noir (WS 91)

Dessert
Grand Marnier Créme Brulée with Candied Orange Zest
2005 Van Duzer Vineyards Pinot Noir Rose

SOLD OUT
Montevina from Trinchero Family Estates
Celebrity Guest Chef: Executive Chef Jeff Starr
Celebrity Guest: John Edgerly, Regional Sales Manager
The Olive Tree
Cost: $90

Reception
Crispy Shrimp with Romesco and Fontina, Prosciutto and Oregano on Lavosh
Montevina 2004 Pinot Grigio

First Course
Thai Red Curry with Dungeness Crab and Kaffir Lime Oil
Montevina 2004 Sauvignon Blanc

Second Course
Parma-Wrapped Salmon Filet with Wild Mushroom Risotto and Verjus Rouge
Montevina Terra d’Oro 2002 Sangiovese

Entree
Rack of Sonoma Lamb with Vanilla-Mashed Japanese Sweet Potatoes and 
Dried Cherry Reduction
Montevina Terra d’Oro 2003 Deaver Zinfandel
Montevina Terra d’Oro 2003 Barbera

Dessert
Chocolate Chambord Cake with delicate cream, Raspberry Royale and rich frosting
Montevina Amador County Zinfandel Port NV

SOLD OUT
Michael & David Winery
with David Phillips, co-owner
Yia Yia’s Eurobistro
Cost: $85

Reception
Sour Apple Chive pancake with Truffle-laced Arugula, Pistachio and 
Brie Creme Fraiche
2005 Incognito White (Viognier blend)

First Course
Pequin Pepper pickled Fingerling Potato wrapped in Smoked bacon with 
Bay Scalloop in Citron Mango broth
2004 Seven Heavenly Chardonnays

Second Course
Mocha Espresso Duck Breast with Creamed Maytag Squash Ravioli and 
Seasoned Cherry Compote
Sixth Sense Syrah

Entree
Brandied Torchon of Prime Sirloin with Winter Fruits and Brioche Melba
2004 Seven Deadly Zins

Dessert
Strawberry Tart with Mascarpone and Aged Balsamic Vinegar
2004 Earthquake Zinfandel
Coffee & Tea

SOLD OUT
Summers Winery & Vineyard
Beth Summers, co-owner
Wichita Marriott
Cost: $85

Reception
Beef Roulade with Pimento Mousse, Peppered Shrimp with Dijon Mustard, 
Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball Canape, Baby Tomatoes filled with Crabmeat, 
Radicchio Leaves filled with Smoked Chicken and Mandarin Orange Sauce
Domaine Chandon Blanc de Noir Sparkling Wine NV

Fish course
Cedar Plank Roasted Pacific Salmon With Mango-Cucumber Relish and 
Micro Greens
Summers Winery 2003 Chardonnay

First Course
Wild Mushroom-Barley Soup Tomato Basil Crostini
Summers Winery Charbono 2003

Entree
Beef Tenderloin stuffed with Maytag Bleu Cheese and Spinach Saffron 
Crème, Ratatouille Yellow Tomato Duo of Baby Carrots with Tops and 
White and Green Asparagus and Roasted Herb Potatoes Forestiere
Summer Winery 2003 Merlot
Summer Winery 2003 Zinfandel

Dessert
Filo Baskets filled with Spumoni Gelato and Minted Sugar Berries and 
finished with a Dark and White Chocolate Ganache
Coffee & Tea