Thomas Jefferson  Harvest Dinner

Palladio Restaurant • Charlottsville, VA

November 8th at 6:00 pm (formal)
 

Aperitif

House Smoked Tuna Loin served on Brioche Crustino with Crème Frainche & Fresh Chives
Classic Bagna Cauda served in Saffron Poached Rutabaga
Prosciutto wrapped Rosemary Grissini

Barboursville Vineyards, Brut, n.v.
A.R. Enoble, Grand Cru, Millésime, Brut, 1990

 

Antipasto

Terrine of Diver Scallops & Fresh Chervil served with a
Shaved Fennel Salad & Rucola Puree

Barboursville Vineyards, Viognier Reserve, 2001
  Gérard Weinzorn, Riesling, Alsace, 2001

Zuppa

Puree of Pumpkin Soup garnished with Crème Frainche & Pumpkin Seed Oil

Barboursville Vineyards, Chardonnay Reserve, 2001
  Chateau Ferrande, Graves, 2001

Primo

Piedmontese Style Plin filled with Oxtail served in a Rich Wine Broth

Barboursville Vineyards, Barbera Reserve, 2001
  Contessa-Di-Radda, Chianti Classico, 2000

Intermezzo

Campari & Orange Sorbet
 

Secondo

Venison Loin wrapped in House Made Lamb Sausage served with a
Red Wine Juniper Berry Jus
Trio of Fall Vegetable Purees & Braised Chard

Barboursville Vineyards, Octagon, Third Edition
Château Bourgneuf, Pomerol, 1985 

Formaggi

Selection of Virginia Farmstead Cheese served with Moscato Grape Chutney

Barboursville Vineyards, Malvaxia, n.v
 

Dolce

Souffléd Lemon Tart served with Barboursville Brut Sorbet & Candied Lemon

Barboursville Vineyards, Phileo., n.v.
Henriques & Henriques Madeira, Verdelho, 5 year
 

Created and Executed by:

Chef Melissa Close
 

Host:

Luca Pachina, Barboursville Vineyards
 

Maitre D΄:

Alessandro Medici, Palladio Restaurant
 

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