George Hendry, Master Winemaker, Returns to Stage Left

by artfuldiner on March 1, 2010

in Breaking News, New Jersey Event, Restaurant Event, Special Events, Wine, Wine Dinner, Wining and Dining

stageleft1On Tuesday, March 9th, master winemaker George Hendry returns to Stage Left in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for a special wine dinner.

 

A nuclear physicist by trade, Mr. Hendry is universally recognized as one of the most talented people growing grapes in California. His cabernet, for example, has been a component in every vintage of Opus One ever made. On March 9th, he will be present to pour and talk about his wines, including some rare vintages not generally available.

 

And Stage Left has constructed an extraordinary menu to match Mr. Hendry’s extraordinary selection of wines…

 

Hors d’Oeuvres

Wine: Pinot Gris, 2008

 

Contemporary Bouillabaisse with Montauk Black Bass, Gulf Shrimp, and Potatoes

Wine: Chardonnay “Barrel Fermented,” 2005

 

Stage Left BLT: House-Smoked Heritage Bacon with Arugula and Tomato Gelée, House-Preserved Dryer Farms Tomatoes, and Olive Oil Sabayon Profiteroles

Wines: Zinfandel “Block 7 & 22,” 2006; Primitivo, 2007

 

Lamb Saddle with Rosemary and Mint

Wine: Pinot Noir, 2007

 

Coffee-Braised Short Ribs with Anson Mills Polenta

Wines: Cabernet Sauvignon, 2005; Zinfandel “Block 28,” 2006

 

Tart of House-Preserved Whiteman Farms Raspberries

Coffee

 

Hors d’oeuvres will be served at 6:30 p.m.; dinner at 7:00 p.m. The cost is $129.00 per person (plus tax and gratuity).  For more information, or to make reservations, please call (732) 828-4444.

 

Bon Appétit!

 

TAD

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