- April 14, 2016
6:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Rasa Vineyards Wine Dinner
Thursday, April 14th at 6:30pm
Getting bitten by the wine bug can change your life, or at least your career plans. Born in India and raised in New Jersey, brothers Pinto and Billo Naravane became fascinated by wine early, but continued to work in the computer industry for many years. Then Billo decided to study viticulture and enology at UC Davis. The Naravanes founded Rasa Vineyards in Walla Walla in 2007, the name coming from a Sanskrit word meaning “essence” and “juice”, to indicate their focus on producing terroir-driven, site-expressive wines.
Please join us as Pinto introduces five of the Naravane’s beautiful wines: a dryish, aromatic riesling; a minerally, dark-fruited syrah-cabernet blend; an elegant, spicy wine crafted from Rhône varietals; a fascinatingly floral, savory and long-finished mourvèdre; and a classic Bordeaux blend, concentrated and balanced.
Hors d’Oeuvres –
Assorted House-made Patés, Norwegian Smoked Salmon, Parmesan Puff Pastry Straws
Rasa “The Composer” Riesling, Columbia Valley 2013
Hand Selected Sea Scallops Marinated in Red Wine, Morel Mushrooms
PB Syrah-Cabernet Sauvignon, Columbia Valley 2011
Grilled Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast, Quinoa Timbale
Rasa “QED”, Columbia Valley 2011
Roasted Spring Lamb Tenders, Garlic Flan, Our Garden Rosemary
Rasa “Vox Populi” Mourvèdre Monette’s Vineyard, Walla Walla Valley 2012
Rasa “Perfect Union”, Columbia Valley 2011
Sour Crème Cheesecake with Raspberry Coulis
Gillette’s Locally Roasted Coffee, Selection of Harney and Sons Premium Tea
$110.00
excluding tax and gratuity; for a total of $140.00
We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns. Please email chezlauberge@aol.com with special requests. Patrons will have an opportunity to purchase these wines at a special price.