The Wines of Pali

The Wichita Chapter of The American Institute of Wine & Food

Presents

Experience the Wines of Pali
with special guests Aaron Walker, Assistant Winemaker
Gary White, National Sales Manager
August 18 • 7 p.m. - Olive Tree Banquet Hall
Members $65/Nonmembers $70

As summer wanes and cooler days and nights are close, it’s time to bring a little fall into the picture and what better way to do it than with the outstanding wines of Pali Wine Company. Pali is the culmination of a love for great wine, great people and great times. Our company was founded by dedicated folks with something in common – a determined desire for excellence and a love of the good life without any pretense or stuffiness. Pali loves Pinot, plain and simple. When the wine is made properly, it is a delicious expression of the vineyard from where it is grown, more so than any other grape. Whether from Santa Rita Hills, Russian River Valley or Willamette Valley, Pinots can taste divine yet be completely different from one another. Pali strives to produce Pinots that accentuate the flavors imparted by the individual vineyards.

Join us as we sample small plates exquisitely prepared by Olive Tree Executive Chef Randa Toubia and staff and designed to compliment these superb wines. The evening begins with...

Reception
Halloumi Crème Fraiche and Spinach-stuffed Mushroom
2007 Pali Shea Vineyard Chardonnay

First Course
Golden Rice and Shrimp Soup with Chickory
2007 Huntington Pinot Noir Blend, Santa Barbara County

Second Course
Lamb Salad wih Herbed Sweet Onion, Red Pepper, Wheat and Warm Lamb  
Confit
2007 Pali Fiddlestix Vineyard Pinot Noir, Sta. Rita Hills

Entree
Pancetta-wrapped Sea Scallop, with Beef Petite Tender, Marrow Demi  
Glace and Blackberry Pinot Reduction
2007 Pinot Noir Blend, The Alphabets, Willamette Valley

  Dessert
Apricot Mascarpone Tart
Coffee and Tea

Menu to be released soon, check www.aiwfwichita.com for more information.

As with all AIWF events, you need not be a member to attend!

Call 682-5502 for information or credit card reservations.