American Wine Award Menus

2006 Westerly Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

• Grilled Antipasto with Garlicky Bean Dip
• Frisée Salad with Baked Goat Cheese and Bacon
• Provençal-Style Lemon Sole

2006 Chehalem Inox Chardonnay

• Zucchini Soup with Basil
• Seared Scallops with Braised Collard Greens and Cider Sauce
• Spaghetti with Browned Butter and Crispy Bread Crumbs

2005 Au Bon Climat Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir

• Double-Baked Three-Cheese Soufflées
• Spaghettini with Mushrooms, Garlic and Oil
• Seared Duck Breasts with Port-Fruit Chutney

2004 Praxis Merlot

• Corn Pudding
• Tea-Spiced Beef Short Ribs
• Creamy Polenta with Tomato-Corn Ragout

2004 Edge Cabernet Sauvignon

• Standing Rib Roast of Pork with Tuscan Herb Sauce
• Fromage Fort
• Baby Peas with Bacon and Crispy Leeks

2005 Joel Gott California Zinfandel

• Three-Bean Minestra
• Bacon-Wrapped Rack of Venison
• Kale with Garlic and Oven-Roasted Parsnips

2005 Andrew Murray Vineyards Tous Les Jours Syrah

• Grilled Cheddar Toasts with Red Onions and Peppers
• Chicken and Brussels Sprouts Over White Bean and Rosemary Purée
• Farro, Cherry Tomato and Arugula Salad

2004 HDV Carneros Chardonnay

• Velvety Onion Soup with Whipped Potato
• Sautéed Chicken with Fresh Herbs and Wilted Greens
• Spaetzle with Gruyère and Caramelized Onions

2006 Rochioli Sauvignon Blanc

• Walnut Pesto and Goat Cheese Dip
• Fresh Crab Salad with Lime Zest
• Mesquite-Grilled Swordfish with Charred Tomato Salsa

2003 Calera Selleck Pinot Noir

• Fresh Shell Bean Soup with Pistou
• Roast Guinea Hens with Cumin-Date Sauce
• Grilled Broccoli with Anchovy Dressing

2004 Shafer Napa Valley Merlot

• Grilled Potato-Morel Pierogies
• Onion-Mustard Monkey Bread
• Brisket with Onion and Chile Jam

2004 Shafer Vineyards One Point Five Cabernet Sauvignon

• Fig and Blue Cheese Tarts
• Braised Lamb with Giant White Beans
• Caramelized Cauliflower with Pancetta and Spinach

2005 Robert Biale Vineyards Black Chicken Zinfandel

• Cumin Chili
• Grilled Corn with Chipotle Butter
• Sweet and Spicy Pork Ribs

2005 Alban Vineyards Reva Syrah

• Black-Eyed Pea Soup with Greens and Ham
• Honey-and Spice-Glazed Chicken
• Roasted Broccoli with Brazil-Nut Pesto

2003 Rubicon Estate Rubicon Bordeaux-style blend

• Gorgonzola and Walnut Terrine
• Roasted Lamb with Potatoes and Rosemary Chimichurri
• Ratatouille Couscous with Saffron