Chuck and Linda celebrated Linda’s birthday at the Fisher Wine Dinner at Angelina’s Ristorante on October 28th. Fisher Vineyards is the signature vintner for the 2010 Southwest Florida Wine and Food Fest. We were lucky enough to be hosted by Juelle Fisher at this dinner, the kick off event for the upcoming wine and food fest. Fisher Vineyards has two estates – one in Napa Valley and one on Spring Mountain in Sonoma County. The winery is located on Spring Mountain. They make outstanding wines which we were privileged to enjoy at this dinner.
Here is the menu as prepared by Chef Nick Costanza with Fisher wines as presented by Juelle Fisher and Angela Robertson, Angelina’s Sommelier.
First Course
Duet of Maine lobster pate & brandy-foie gras mousse,
orange & black pepper biscuits
Fisher “Mountain Estate” Chardonnay, Sonoma 2006
Second Course
seared breast of quail on a salad of quail confit, dried dark cherries &
guanciale 1,000 flowers honey vinaigrette
Fisher “Unity”, Napa Valley 2006
Third Course
pulled lamb & porcini mushroom ravioli, hazelnuts,
truffled cauliflower crema
Fisher “Cameron” Napa Valley
Fourth Course
“Manhattan Style” prime NY strip noisette, twice baked fingerling potato, carrot juice & honeyed poached carrots
Fisher “Coach Insignia” Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley 2005
What a culinary treat to be able to enjoy this fabulous dinner paired with these wonderful wines and to meet the winery owner. And we can’t forget to mention that Linda and Juelle Fisher almost shared their birthday dinners – Juelle was celebrating her birthday from the day before! We can’t wait to visit Fisher Vineyards on our next trip to Napa and Sonoma.
