On Monday, March 22, at 6:30pm, Eugenio Martignago, corporate executive chef of West Steak Seafood & Spirits presents Caymus Family of Wines, a five-course dinner with wine pairings. Tickets are $95 plus tax and gratuity. (760/930-9100)

 

Appetizer Course — Seared Hamachi, tropical fruit hollandaise & and Ahi, Swhordfish & Crab Charlotte, with cumquat-tarragon vinaigrette

2007 Mer Soleil ‘Silver’ (unoaked) Chardonnay

2007 Mer Soleil ‘Mer Soleil Vineyard’ Chardonnay

 

Second Course — Foie Gras Ravioli, white and ruby Port-poached pear, medallion of Maine lobster and chives

2008 Caymus Conundrum

 

Third Course — Roasted Quail filled with mushroom duxells served on a bed of wilted dandelion, frize and arugula with crouton, Parmesan cheese and pomegranate jus

2008 Belle Glos ‘Las Alturas Vineyard’ Pinot Noir

 

Fourth Course — Seared Prime Certified Angus Filet Mignon on a bed of Braised Oxtail, celery root puree and three kinds of potato chips

2007 Caymus Vineyards ‘Special Selection’ Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Dessert Course —  Lemon and Apricot Tart, honey-mascarpone cheese and fresh berries

2004 Late, Late Harvest Viognier dessert wine by Mer Soleil