Patty Party

Thanks to all who came to the 4th annual Patricia Green Cellars Pinot Noir Wine Tasting Dinner. It was a real blast and as Chicky, Chodey and Mark kept chanting, it was a Patty Party.

Opening with the J. Christopher Riesling - slightly sweet, delicate, herbacious, a perfect appertif wine. Following the first of the Pinots, the 2006 Croft Vineyard, possibly the most loved of the night. Light and spicy with aromas of fresh berries and wild flowers - super fruit forward for PG at such a young age.

The Estate wines followed, Estate and Old Vines, both deelish in their own right. More structured and elegant than the Croft, they definitely will age a little better and ripen within the next year or two.

My favorite of every year, the Balcombe Vineyard showed best earlier in the evening (on a clean palate) but was the show stopper in my opinion. A perfect balance of tannins to fruit - not sweet fruit, but dark Oregon fruit with cedar notes and forrest floor - but at the same time some high tones of 13.7% alcohol that were pleasant. Not a door ripper like the Notorious or Edzell (sp) Block - but harmonious.

We look forward to the next tasting on January 22 of Rob Makin's Artisan Wines selection of New World Syrahs and Shiraz. Hope to see you there! Please email bondarestaurant@hotmail.com if you would like to make a reservation.

New Menu for Patty Green Tasting

The great thing about menus, is that they can change!

Here is the revised menu for the Patty Green Wine Tasting Dinner:

Hors D’oeuvre
Deviled Egg, Curried Chicken Salad Pate au Choux, Spiced Shrimp
J. Christopher Reisling

First
Seared Sea Scallop
over Carrot-Bacon Risotto with Parsley Coulis
Croft

Second
Wild King Salmon over Roasted Beets
with Citrus-Poppy Seed Beurre Blanc
Estate

Third
Grilled Leg of Lamb with Truffled Cauliflower Puree
and Sauteed Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta and Pinenuts
Estate Old Vine

Fourth
Braised Pork Belly over Lentil & Spinach Stew
Balcombe

Patty Green Wine Tasting Dinner

We are currently fully booked, however we are taking reservations for the waiting list.

Please email bondarestaurant@hotmail.com to be placed on the waiting list and we will email you to confirm.

Thanks!

November 6th Patricia Green Wine Tasting Dinner

We have the wines and almost finalized menu for the November 6th Patricia Green Cellars Wine Tasting. All wines are from the 2006 vintage.

J. Christopher Riesling
Assorted Canapes

PG Croft Vineyard
Seared Scallop over a Bacon and Carrot Risotto with Parsley Coulis

PG Estate Vineyard
Blackened Salmon with Haricot Verts

PG Estate Old Vine
Braised Pork Belly over Lentil and Spinach Stew

PG Balcome Vineyard
Braised Lamb Pot Pie

The Cost is $110 per person. To make a reservation, please email: bondarestaurant@hotmail.com.

As of 10.22 we have a table for two left, but are glad to put you on the waiting list as we always have people drop out as the date approaches.