UNCORKED! Grgich Hills Estate Wine Dinner at Vicky's of Santa Fe in Indian Wells

May 29, 2013
6:30 pm until 9:00 pm

To kick-off Restaurant Week! UNCORKED!  Wine lovers have long made a pilgrimage to Grgich Hills Estate ever since Miljenko “Mike” Grgich’s Chardonnay beat the best of France at the famed 1976 Paris Tasting and Mike then joined with Austin Hills to open the family owned and operated winery.

Reception and 4-Course Dinner with Grgich Hill Estate Wine Pairings. Meet speaker Mandi Nash, Education Brand Manager Grgich Hills Estate to learn more about their award-winning wines that are enjoyed across America and all around the world. 6:30pm Reception; Assorted Artisanal Cheeses, Fresh Fruits, Berries and Nuts with 2010 Grgich Hills Fume Blanc, Napa Valley.

7:00pm Dinner - First Course:  Roasted Red and Yellow Beets, Gorgonzola Cheese, Blood Orange Vinaigrette and Pistachio Herb Oil.  2009 Grgich Hills Chardonnay, Napa Valley

Second Course:  Air Cured Grilled Pork Belly with a Kumquat glaze and Sweet Potato Mash. 2007 Grgich Hills Merlot, Napa Valley

Intermezzo: Delicate Scoop of Lemon Sorbet

Third Course: Milk Fed Veal Strip Loin over Potato Puree with Cherry Red Grape Glaze and Haricot Vert.  2009 Grgich Hills Cabernet, Napa Valley

Dessert: Flourless Chocolate Torte with Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and Raspberry Coulis. 2009 Violetta, Napa Valley

About the Winery - Miljenko “Mike” Grgich celebrates his 90th birthday in April. Committed to natural winegrowing and sustainability, we farm our five estate vineyards without artificial fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides, rely on wild yeast fermentation and use our passion and the art of winemaking to handcraft food-friendly, balanced and elegant wines. www.grgich.com

Vicky's of Santa Fe
Highway 111 & Club Drive
Indian Wells, CA
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Vicky's of Santa Fe

Telephone: 760-345-9770
Contact name: Marc Lodovico
Contact email: visitvickys@aol.com
Website: http://www.vickysofsantafe.com