Monday September 17th, 2007
The Carmel Room at the Rampart Casino at The Resort at Summerlin presents a Wine Maker's Dinner on Sept, 26 at 6:30 p.m. The evening will feature several selections from J. Lohr paired with a special menu. The cost is $95 per person, excluding gratuity and tax. For reservations, guests can call 702-507-5955.
The world-class wines of J. Lohr Winery are produced from grapes grown in regions chosen for their climate and soil quality — locations that best support the potential of the varietals to be planted there. The vineyard sites are selected and nurtured under the experience and direction of Jerry Lohr, the company’s owner and president. Under his guidance, J. Lohr Winery creates wine that focuses on true varietal fruit flavors that are balanced, complex and delicious. The result is a selection of wines that are ranked among the best in the world and which showcase the wine-producing capabilities of the Arroyo Seco and Paso Robles appellations. J. Lohr products are available throughout the United States and in more than 25 countries worldwide.
"The wines of J. Lohr are bold and artistic so we chose a menu to complement its creative quality," said Ari Sobel, food and beverage director at the Rampart Casino. "We designed the pairing to highlight each vintage's flavor by coupling it with a course that accentuates the wine's unique qualities without being overbearing. I believe this fine dining event is enjoyable for both the most discerning wine connoisseur and the novice aficionado."
The menu includes:
Appetizers are Amuse Bouche — goat cheese and stuffed olive fritters; aioli and fried parsley with hearth breads and butter; and J. Lohr Sauvignon Blanc, Carol's Vineyard, Napa Valley 2006.
The first course includes: fresh Alaskan king crab terrine; sweet water shrimp and petite scallops; micro-mizuno greens served with Banyuls vinaigrette mustard, ginger and horseradish and tomato coulis; and J. Lohr Arroyo Vista Chardonnay, Arroyo Secco, Monterey 2005.
The second course offers braised veal cheek medallions; golden beets; Thumbelina carrots; braised celery; applewood-smoked bacon, brown butter spaetzle; green truffle oil; and J. Lohr Crosspoint Pinot Noir 2005.
Then there is the cranberry sorbet with frozen Kettle One Citroen Splash
Next is a third course that features seared-maple leaf duck breast; duck comfit; winter vegetable ragout with Israeli cous cous and candied orange; and J. Lohr Cuvee Pau, Paso Robles 2005.
For dessert there is Valrhona chocolate coverage baby poached pear; hazelnut tuile served with pumpkin ice cream and spiced chocolate sauce; and J. Lohr Late Harvest Riesling 2005.
The Rampart Casino at the Resort is located within the JW Marriott Resort in Summerlin at 221 N. Rampart Blvd. For more information, call 702-507-5900, 866-999-4899, or visit rampartcasino.com.
