Cornucopia

Winemaker Dinner: Aura Restaurant presents their First Annual Road Trip Wine Dinner featuring Conn Valley Winery & Sheridan Vineyards

Thursday, November 10th
Aura Restaurant, Nita Lake Lodge
6pm
Tickets: $200

Aura, the newest addition to Whistlers culinary scene, is proud to present their first Cornucopia dinner on November 10th, 2011.  Featuring the cuisine of Executive chef Tim Cuff CCC and restaurant chef Owen Foster Aura is proud to welcome three wineries from Washington State to California. Join us for a road trip down the West Coast as we present select wines from great vintages paired with a six course dinner featuring the best British Columbia has to offer.  Sheridan Vineyards out of Washington State, Anderson’s Conn Valley from Napa Valley, and Sineann in Oregon are on hand to provide the perfect pairings to our fall and winter themed dishes. On hand will be Van Potts from the acclaimed Conn Valley Winery and Chef “Big” John Caudill from Sheridan Vineyards as well as Peter and Elizabeth Crews from New World Wine Imports.

Menu

Andersons Conn Valley Vineyards “Estate Reserve” Chardonnay 2008

 Fried Ricotta Gnudi, Cauliflower Purée & Roasted Diver Scallop
Crisp Capers & Black Olive

Sineann “Wyeast Vineyard“ Pinot noir 2008

 Slayers’ Pork Coppa
Smoked potato,  Parmesan , Fried Kale & Tomato Concentrate

Andersons Conn Valley “Right Bank Cuvée“ 2008

 Merlot Poached Swordfish
Chanterelle Cream & Fried Crispy Chanterelles, Fondant potatoes, Mint Chips

Sheridan Vineyards “Mystique” 2008

 Braised Lamb Neck
Tiroler Bacon, Confit Turnip & Bacon Sabayon

Andersons Con Valley “Estate Reserve” Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

 Air Dried Wagu Beef Short Rib
Roasted Elk Tenderloin, Balsamic Cherries, Oyster Mushroom Noodles & Lemon Thyme Tortellini
Cocoa Nib, Foie Gras Torchon & Garlic Grissini

Sheridan Vineyards “L’Orage” 2007

Composed Cheese Plate

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