Bellagio’s
Epicurean Epicenter Series will educate guests with a fun and informative “Old
World vs. New World” wine pairing dinner at Sensi Friday, May 2 at 6:30 p.m.
The four-course menu, created by Sensi Executive Chef Royden Ellamar, will be
paired with a variety of unique wines from the world’s greatest estates. Wine
Spectator Executive Editor Thomas Matthews and Bellagio Wine Director and
Master Sommelier Jason Smith will host the event, providing guests with an
explanation of the difference between old world and new world wines as well as
the inspiration behind their pairing selections with Chef Ellamar’s
contemporary cuisine.
The
evening will begin with an assortment of canapés followed by a four-course prix
fixe menu:
Canapés
Dueling
Hams
Prosciutto
di Parma with Ranch Dates and Very Old Balsamic
Colonel
Bill Newsome’s Country Ham with a Grilled Biscuit and Coffee Aioli
Old
Egg vs. New Egg
Oeufs
Brouille, French Scrambled Eggs with Caviar
Textured
Egg, Sous Vide Yolks, Lox + Ikura, “Everything” Meringue and a Shaved Bagel
Foie
Gras Terrine, served with Carrot Cake, Pickled Plum and Sauternes
Pairing
Menu
Salad
“Lyonnaise,” a Grilled Frisee served with housemade Jowl Bacon and Mustard Seed
Soy Vinaigrette; paired with Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett “Wehlener Sonnenuhr”
Mosel 2011 and Sandhi Chardonnay, Santa Barbara 2012
Spring
Risotto, served with Morel Mushrooms, English Peas, Charred Ramps Halibut
Cheeks and Green Curry; paired with Antinori Chardonnay “Cervaro della Sala”
Umbria 2011 and Illumination Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2012
Tasting
of Colorado Lamb, featuring a 12-hour Smoked Brisket, Herb Roasted Loin and
Truffle Crusted Tenderloin; paired with Bodegas Muga “Torre Muga” Rioja 2006
and Casa Lapostolle “Clos Apalta” Colchagua Valley 2009
Epoisses
+ Bohemian Creamery “The Bomb,” served with Sesame Rye Crisps and Quince
Preserve
The
exquisite dinner is priced at $195 per person, all-inclusive. For reservations,
contact Bellagio Concierge at 866.406.7117.
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