
Old Village Post House Celebrates the Wines of Chalone Vineyard at Wine Dinner
Charleston, SC – Chalone Vineyard in Napa, CA helped create the culinary inspiration around the upcoming wine dinner on Wednesday, August 8, for the Old Village Post House where Executive Chef Frank Lee and Chef de Cuisine Forrest Parker have created a delicious four-course menu that will showcase Chalone Vineyard’s wines.
Chalone estate is comprised of almost 1,000 contiguous acres, of which nearly 250 are planted to vines. It is the only winery in the Chalone appellation. Famous for its Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc, Wine, Beverage Director Patrick Emerson paired Chalone varietals with each course to make sipping and tasting a one-of-a- kind experience. The menu for the evening includes Smoked & Seared Pacific Salmon, Herb Crusted Northern Bluefish and Grilled Lamb Porterhouse, View Full Menu at http://www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com/oldvillageposthouse/news/event.h...
The cost is $70 plus tax and gratituity. To make reservations call 843.388.8935.
The Old Village Post House is located at 101 Pitt Street at Venning, in the heart of Mt. Pleasant’s historic village. It is a property of Maverick Southern Kitchens, owners of Slightly North of Broad (Charleston), High Cotton (Charleston and Greenville) and Charleston Cooks! (Charleston and Greenville). For more information visit www.mavericksouthernkitchens.com.
Passed Hors d’Oeuvres
Tuna-Avocado Poke, Benne Crisp, Wasabi Gastrique, Chilled Coconut Scallop Cevich, Sasquatchie Cove Brie, Peach Chutney
2010 Chalone Sauvignon Blanc
First Course
Smoked & Seared Pacific Salmon
Green & Crunchy Tangle of Tart Greens, Mustard Oil Vinaigrette
2009 Chalone Chardonnay
Second Course
Herb Crusted Northern Bluefish Cannellini Beans, Cioppino Broth, Saffron Rouille, Charred Lemon
2009 Chalone Pinot Noir
Third Course
Grilled Lamb Porterhouse
Ambrose Farms Eggplant Caponata, Crispy Antique Polenta, Ras El Hanout Moroccan Spices
2010 Chalone Cabernet Sauvignon
Dessert Course
Peach-Cornbread Tarte Tatin
Sorghum Syrup, Wholly Cow Vanilla Ice Cream