This event celebrates the culinary talents of Chef MacKay, and the rich winemaking history of the Rombauer family – proprietors of Rombauer Estate Winery, one of the Napa Valley’s most pedigreed wineries.
Please join us March 8th as Dale and Pastry Chef Celeste Mah create a truly extraordinary food and wine experience to celebrate the coming of spring.
Our special guest for the evening and Kevin Van Hullebush’s co-host will be Jeff Curry of Lanigan and Edwards Wine Merchants. Wine dinners sell out quickly so reserve early.
The new wine dinner series events will take place only on Monday nights when Lumière is otherwise closed for private parties. Wine Dinner guests then, have our beautiful 45-seat jewel box of a restaurant all to themselves.
Chef MacKay’s Rombauer Estate Wine Dinner Menu
Cornmeal Crusted Qualicum Bay Scallops,
Apple Truffle Coleslaw, Brisket, Parsnip Puree, Scallop Jus
Rombauer Chardonnay
Poppy Seed Crusted Pacific Black Cod,
Spiced Carrot Flan, Black Trumpets, Red Wine Jus
Rombauer Merlot
Opal Valley Rack of Lamb,
Smoked Paprika Crust, Stewed Eggplant,
Confit Peppers, Minted Yogurt Sauce
Rombauer Cabernet
Caraibe Mocha Bar
Hazelnut Feuilletine, Espresso-Caramel Ice Cream
Rombauer Zinfandel
$95 per person wines included
Winemaker’s Notes
Rombauer Chardonnay, 2007: Rombauer Vineyards’ Carneros Chardonnay is rich and full-bodied with peach, apple, and mango aromas and flavors. The creamy texture of asian pears and peaches glides across the palate and the light oak tones highlight the wine’s complex and lingering finish.
Rombauer Zinfandel 2006: Rich, vibrant, and juicy, this wine boasts aromas of cherry and wild berry, with soft notes of black pepper. Tightly packed layers of cranberries, wild berries, and ripe cherries flow together with a touch of allspice for a rich, full flavor. Moderate tannins show in the rich, mouth filling finish.
Rombauer Merlot 2005: Bursts with cherry, ripe plum, and spice aromas. Tannins are deftly interwoven through a core of plum, with layers of dark berries shaded with hints of cocoa. The wine lingers on the palate with fruit and moderate tannins. It drinks well now but will further improve with age
Rombauer Cabernet Sauvignon 2004: Rich, concentrated wine that exhibits layers of plums, black cherries, and blueberries that are well integrated. The wine shows ripe fruit flavors of black cherries and plums that are nicely balanced with light vanilla and oak from barrel aging. This is a fruit driven Cabernet Sauvignon that has the tannin structure to last many years, but drinks well now.
About Rombauer Vineyards
Rombauer Vineyards was founded in 1982 by Koerner and Joan Rombauer and sits on a tree covered knoll overlooking the Napa Valley. The winery features caves that extend for over a mile into the hillside.
The caves provide a constant temperature and humidity which result in optimum conditions for aging our wines. Rombauer Vineyards emphasis on the joy of wine comes from the heritage of the Rombauer family.
Koerner’s ancestors made wine in the famous Rheingau region of Germany. Every family member is actively involved in the day to day operations of the winery. For more information visite www.rombauer.com
