Montinore Vineyards Dinner




On September 6, 2002, I attended a dinner
honoring Montinore Vineyards.
The dinner was held at the Multnomah Athletic Club.

First Course

Barbequed Duck and Figs

Gravlox, Blue Cheese and Toasted Pecans

Lobster, Tobiko and Pickled Ginger

Eggplant Caviar in Phyllo
Grilled Flank Steak and Chipotle Chimichurri

Wines

1999 Winemakers Reserve Pinot Noir
1998 Winemakers Reserve Chardonnay
1999 Estate Gewurztraminer

Second Course

Rabbit Terrine with Micro Greens and Saffron Foam

Wine

2001 Estate Pinot Gris

Third Course

Smoked Quail with Carrot and Parsnip Puree

Chilled Fresh Pea and Tomato Soup

Wine

1998 Pierces Elbow Pinot Noir

Fourth Course

Grilled Columbia River Sturgeon with Basil Tomato Butter, Foraged Mushrooms, Wild Rice and Sauvie Island Farms Vegetables

Wine

1999 Grahams Block 7 Vineyard Pinot Noir

Fifth Course

Dessert Trio:

Cypress Grove Goat Cheese Parfait

Apricot Black Pepper Sorbet

Chocolate Whiskey Cake and Cherry Compote