Open Kitchen's Boxwood Estate Wine Dinner

Description

Boxwood Estate Wine Dinner
at Open Kitchen by Executive Chef Christopher Carey
Tuesday September 24, 2012
Reception 6:30 pm • Chef’s Tasting Dinner 7:15pm
 
The Boxwood Estate Winery, set in the rolling hills of Middleburg, Virginia is the fulfillment of a long-held dream by proprietor John Kent Cooke, a former owner and president of the NFL Washington Redskins. An admirer and collector of French wines, particularly great Bordeaux, Cooke and his team at Boxwood are committed to making premium red wines in the Bordeaux tradition, but with their own, distinct Virginia expression.  Boxwood Estate’s 19 acre sustainable vineyard blankets the slopes of Middleburg’s historic farmland on its highest elevation.  Every vine and grape is treated with tenderness and respect, producing elegant wines with depth, complexity and finesse.  Join Executive Vice President, Rachel Martin, for an evening as she introduces us to the distinct wines of Boxwood Estate Winery.
Reception
Fried Oysters, Mignonette Aioli
Paired with Boxwood Rose 2012
40% Merlot, 37% Cabernet Franc, 13% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec
Bright and lively with aromas of fresh apricot, strawberry, thyme and star anise. Crisp and lively.
 
First Course
Braised Pork Raviolo with Red Wine Cherry Reduction
Paired with Boxwood Trellis 2011
60% Merlot, 40% press blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Petit Verdot
Bright and lively with violet petal and ripe cherry aromas with hints of clove and white pepper.  Soft and silky texture; medium bodied.
 
Main Course
Grilled Lamb, Butternut Puree, Spice-Roasted Acorn Squash, Lamb Demi-glace
Paired with Boxwood 2010
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% merlot, 7% Petit Verdot
Very intense purple, with abundant nose of dark fruits, sweet tobacco and graphite. Full-bodied, very concentrated and well-structured with ripe tannins.
Blackberry dominates the palate, with a long and concentrated finish; medium/full-bodied.
 
Sweet Finish
House-made Fig Newton, Balsamic Caramel
Paired with Boxwood Topiary 2010
61% Cabernet Franc, 39% Merlot
Very intense purple, with abundant nose of mulled fig and black currant fruit along with cocoa,
black tea, and licorice root notes. Smooth and silky texture; medium/full-bodied.
 
$89/guest (excluding tax & gratuity)  Reservations Required