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Alsace Wine Dinner at Tyson's, VA
| Date : | 11-Sep-2008 | Thursday |
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| Time : | 07:00 PM - 09:00 PM | |
| Type : | Restaurant | |
Tysons Galleria Legal Sea Foods Thursday, September 11th, 2008 7:00 pm $85 plus tax and gratuity Reservations Required, Please Call 703-827-8900 Our chefs promise “robust German fare with the subtleties of French cuisine” comple- mented by delicious and refreshing Alsatian wines specially chosen by Sandy Block, Legal’s Master of Wine. Here’s a hint of what’s planned for the abundant table… First Course Flammekueche smoked salmon, crème fraîche and fried capers Marc Kreydenweiss "Andlau" Riesling, 2006 Second Course Chicory and Shaved Celery Salad warm roasted shallot dressing and crispy bacon lardons Hugel Pinot Blanc, 2006 Third Course Grilled Trout and Thyme-Scented “Choucroute Garni” bacon wrapped potatoes Trimbach "Cuvee Frederic Emile" Riesling, 2001 Fourth Course Smoked Pork Shoulder roasted red bliss potatoes and German style mustard Trimbach Gewurztraminer, 2005 Dessert Traditional Alsatian Tart baked with Muenster cheese, candied walnuts and cranberry compote Trimbach "Reserve" Pinot Gris, 2004 Guests will enjoy dry, predominantly white wines which unfold in the glass with unusual aromatic complexity. Sandy Block promises “inspirational flavors brilliantly perfumed with mineral accents that complement seafood to perfection.…These wines reflect clear terroir influences and artisanal style, are quite affordable and represent great value.” Among his picks will be supple delicate Alsace Pinot Blanc to start; a round and slightly smoky Pinot Gris with honeyed crisp fruit; a creamy, exotically floral, spice-laden Gewurztraminer; and an authentically dry and pure Riesling with citrus/apple essences. Don’t miss this total-immersion Alsatian experience! | ||
