The menu for a dinner featuring no less than 5 big red wines requires a great deal of thought and creativity. Purchase by phone to SIP Wines at 604-271-9463.

FAIRVIEW CELLARS WINEMAKER’S DINNERAT TAPENADE BISTRO 

Monday, February 24 – 6:30pm Reception & 7pm Dinner

Scallops Trout roe, green gazpacho, celery, apple, radish Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Squab Roasted breast, confit leg, smoked beetroot, roast fennel, puy lentil vinaigrette Two Hoots 2011

Duo of lamb Lamb rump, merguez, hazelnut romesco, pickled blackberry Cabernet Franc 2011 & 2004 (side by side comparison)

Cabernet Braised Eggplant Farro risotto, caramelized mushroom, radicchio Cabernet Sauvignon 2011

48 Hour Braised Short Rib Bone marrow croquette, sunchoke aligot, king oyster mushroom, purple kale The Bear 2011

Naramata Tiger Blue Pears in textures, burnt honey, house-made walnut bread, pickled raisin Botrytis Affected Late Harvest Riesling

 Price:  $125 including all taxes and gratuities