The Wichita Chapter of The American Institute of Wine & Food
 Presents

The Wines of
Stimson Lane Vineyards & Estates
7 p.m.  Feb. 28,  Crestview Country Club

Take a trip to Washington State with the wines of Stimson Lane Vineyards &
Estates narrated by Jeff Miller, Director of Wine Education for Glazer's of
Kansas. Stimson Lane produces and markets a broad portfolio of premium
wines from acclaimed vineyards around the world including Chateau Ste.
Michelle, Columbia Crest, Domaine Ste. Michelle, Snoqualmie, Col Solare,
Villa Mt. Eden, Conn Creek, and Stimson Estate Cellars. The company also
produces the award-winning Eroica in partnerships with the Mosel's Ernest
Loosen and Col Solare in partnership with Tuscany's Marchesi Antinori
collaborating with our Chateau Ste. Michelle winemakers. Stimson Lane is
known not only for its outstanding wines but also for bringing Washington
State's Columbia Valley to the world stage ranking among the top 10 premium
wine companies in America.

Reception
Butler-style passed hors d'oeuvres including Crostini w/Sundried Tomato and
Basil Pesto; Barquettes w/Shrimp Mousse; Crab Tempura; and Spicy Spanish
Mushrooms
Domaine Ste Michelle Blanc de Blanc (Wine Spectator 88)

First Course
Bibb Lettuce with Blood Orange segments and Black Mission Figs tossed with
Grapeseed Oil, cracked pepper,  sea salt and drizzled with Lavender Oil
Chateau Ste Michelle 2000 Canoe Ridge Chardonnay  (Wine Enthusiast 91)

Sorbet of Wild Mountain Huckleberries

Entree
Twin Medallions of Tenderloin topped with Foie and Shiitake Mushrooms and a
Merlot syrup accompanied by a Medallion of Wild Atlantic Salmon wrapped
with Parma Prosciutto and rolled in cracked pepper, broiled and topped with
Sweet Pea Foam. Served with Fresh Asparagus and New Red Potato Rings
2001 Columbia Crest Reserve Syrah (W.S. 92 and Top 100 Wines of 2003)
2001 Chateau Ste Michelle Indian Wells Waluke Slope Merlot 2001 (not rated
yet, but 2000 got a W.S. 90)

Cheese Course
English Stilton, Munster and Reblochon accompanied by a glazed Bosc Pear
and Cabernet reduction
2000 Columbia Crest Walter Clore Reserve Red (W.S. 92)

Dessert
A variety of fruit with Toasted Brioche and Fresh Fruit Puree
2002 Chateau Ste Michelle Eroica Riesling (W.S. 91 and Top 100 wines of 2003)

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