Enjoy a SAVVY Dinner with Fall Creek Vineyards Wines at Texas Culinary Academy's Ventana Restaurant
Friday, May 16th
Celebrate Spring with a SAVVY Vodka Martini and seven delectable courses over dinner paired with Fall Creek Vineyards wines at the Texas Culinary Academy restaurant, Ventana, on Friday, May 16, 2008, $85 per person. Chef Mike Erickson and staff will treat you to a SAVVY Vodka (newly released vodka distilled in Austin, Texas, by founder Chad Auler) Martini or your other favorite vodka cocktail at 6:00 pm with sumptuous dinner following at 6:30. The cost for the dinner is $85 per person and reservations can be made at (512)339-3850. Ventana Restaurant is located at the Texas Culinary Academy, 1140 Burnet Road, Suite 2100, Austin, Texas.
SAVVY Martinis
Amuse Bouche
Cabrales and Huacatay Stuffed Medjool Date
First Course
2005 Fall Creek Cache
Pastèque Pyramide
Carpaccio of Watermelon Gelèe with Crème Fraiche Panna Cotta, Herbed Pure Luck Farm Goat Cheese, and Greek Basil
Second Course
2007 Fall Creek Chenin Blanc
Feston
Seared Diver Scallop with Creamy Leek and Black Truffle Ragout
Third Course
2007 Perfect 10 Chardonnay
Trio de Langoustine
Trio of Lobster – Warm Lobster Asparagus Salad, Quenelle of Lobster Bisque Mousse, and Chilled Lobster Shooter with Tomato Gazpacho Consommé
Fourth Course
2003 Fall Creek Merlot
Venison
Broken Arrow Ranch Roasted Venison Loin with Celeriac Puree and Wild Berry Gastrique
Fifth Course
2004 Fall Creek Meritus
Filet de Boeuf
Porcini Mushroom Crusted Beef Filet, Apple Wood Smoked Bacon Croutons, Roasted Spring Root Vegetables, and Black Pepper Demi-Glace
Dessert Course
Fall Creek Muscat Canelli
Gâteau De Noix de coco
Coconut Cake, Pineapple Gelee, Coconut Tapioca,
Basil Syrup, – Passion Fruit Sorbet
Fall Creek Vineyards is centrally located on the northwest shores of beautiful Lake Buchanan at Tow, Texas, in the Hill Country and is open to the public every day. Visitors enter the spectacular winery property down an allée of Cyprus trees and are greeted by an inviting courtyard ensconced by classical architecture. In the tasting room and gift shop with gourmet food bar, staff cordially invite guests to tour, taste and relax on the courtyard savoring the many acclaimed, hand sculptured wines: Chardonnay, Caché, Viognier, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon
Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, the acclaimed Meritus, and others. Please feel free to contact us: (325)379-5361 / 1820 C R 2241/222 off Hwy 29 in Tow, Texas or www.fcv.com. Open: Mon – Fri, 11 to 4; Sat, 11 to 5; Sun, noon to 4.
