Joel Gott Winemaker Dinner

Description

Joel Gott Winemaker Dinner
at Open Kitchen by Executive Chef Kenneth Hughes
Tuesday, November 12, 2012
Reception 6:30 pm • Chef’s Tasting Dinner 7:15pm

Born in the Napa Valley and representing the fifth generation of a California vintner family, Joel Gott began his winemaking career in 1996 with Zinfandel grapes and quickly moved into other varietals. In 2001, Joel collaborated with friends to create the upstart wine brand Three Thieves, which later partnered with Trinchero Family Estates. Joel also has several restaurant businesses in his portfolio. Joel’s wines consistently receive praise and industry recognition from Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, Wine Advocate, Food & Wine Magazine, and Bon Appetite Magazine.

Reception
Chicken Galantine with Red Pepper Remoulade
Ahi Tuna Tartare on Potato Crisp
Harvest Mushroom Cognac Crème Smear on Toasted Crouton
Paired with Joel Gott Riesling (Washington)

Amuse Bouche
Petite Pork Loin with New Mexico Green Chile
Paired with Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc (California)

First Course
Seafood Duet: Seared Jumbo Day Boat Sea Scallop with Leeks and Maine Lobster Bread Pudding
Paired with Joel Gott Pinot Gris (Oregon)

Second Course
Pan Roasted Breast of Squab on Petite Green Lentils with Game Bird Jus
Paired with Joel Gott Alaikai Grenache Blend (California) and Shatter Grenache (France)

Third Course
Grilled Portobello Mushroom Steak, Mushroom Jus with Braised Rainbow Chard
Paired with Joel Gott 9 Cabernet Sauvignon (California)

Fourth Course
Medallion of Venison with Cranberry Demi Glace, Crisp Potato and Butternut Squash
Paired with Joel Gott Zinfandel (California)

Sweet Finish
Petite Dessert Duet: Sundried Cherry & White Chocolate Bread Pudding and Dark Brown Sugar Vanilla Crème Brûlée
Paired withTerra d’Oro Zinfandel Port (California)


$119/person (plus tax & gratuity) • Reservations Required: 703.942.8148 or info@openkitchen-dcmetro.com
(With exceptions of large parties, communal seating will be arranged as necessary.)