Menu:
Charcuterie: Locally made Grey Plume Charcuterie, house made rabbit rillette, Shadowbrook Farms artisan cheeses & Le Quartier breads, house pickled vegetables, house mustards & jam
Quaffing: 2012 Domaine Laporte le Rochoy RP 88; Sancerre, 2009 Hendry Ranch Chardonnay, Unoaked, Napa, RP 87; 2011 Emiliana Coyam, Colchagua Valley, Chile, RP 91; 2009 La Badiola 642*,;Maremma, Tuscany, Italy RP 88
Salad: From the Northeast; Waldorf Style salad; Wine: 2013 San Angelo by Bamfi Tuscany Italy, NR
Soup: From the South West: Posole, avocado & radish foam; Wine: 2010 Shafer Vineyards, Relentless, Sarah, Napa, WS 100/ RP 97
Entree: From the MidWest to the South East: Beef medallions & soft shell crab confit fingerling, baby carrots, argula blanquette, aioli; Wine: 2012 Sea Smoke Cellars, Southing Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, RP 91
Dessert: From the North Central: Bouche de noel (Chocolate Log); Wine: Louis Roederer Bruit Premier, Champagne France RP 90
26 people, including 5 guests attended this Black Tie Holiday Event held at the Omaha Country Club, which is definitely one of our favorite venues. The Charcuterie ,which was all house-made was spectacular, and were nicely paired with the wines. The Chilean wine was a favorite. The Waldorf salad was beautiful and paired very well with the sparkling wine. The Soup course , paired with a 100 rated Syrah was over the top! The Entre , paired with the Pinot got rave reviews. The Bouch de noel was rich and delightful, and the Champagne was crisp and tasty. Most felt that a port might have better complemented the dessert, but we no one was compaining, because over-all it was a great meal ! To enhance the educational experience, the chef did a great job in opening remarks about the menu and the wines, and remarks between courses. After dinner we listened and sang to Christmas music, which made this event a highlight of our Christmas Season