As you probably know, our 2nd annual Chicago Pinot Days is coming up fast! Although we have a dinner at Bin36 (that is nearly sold out) many producers do not have anything to do Friday night so we thought we would plan a informal off-line. This is a chance for you Chicagoans to meet some of the winemakers, enjoy many of their terrific pinots (we'll have 20-25 different wines) and simply have some fun.

Pinot Days Chicago Offline Dinner at Le Lan on Friday, November 14th.

Attendees will include:
Steve Rigisich, Pinot Days
Bob Nye, Goldeneye
Adam Satchwell, winemaker for Shady Lane
Katy Leese, Owner of Picket Fence
Denise Shurtleff, winemaker for Cambria
Roger Roessler, Owner of Roessler Cellars
Annette Hoff - winemaker for Cima Collina
Steven Rogstad, winemaker for Cuvaison Estate Wines
Michael Roth, winemaker for Demetria Estate
Damien Casten - Scherrer and Olson Ogden distributor. Damien will also bring two special wines from Weingut Keller - their 2005 Spatburgunder "Burgel" and their 2005 Spatburgunder.


COST OF DINNER: You will cover the cost of your own dinner, $80 (this includes tax and tip). The producers and I will furnish the vats of wine! What a deal.....

TIME: 7pm

PLACE:
Le Lan
749 North Clark Street
Chicago, IL 60654
(312) 280-9100

MENU:$75 Including Tax & Gratuity

Passed Canapes
Three Varieties of Red Wine Friendly Hors d’Oeuvres

First Course
Poached Duck Dumplings with Black Mission Fig

Main Course
Choice Of:

Sake Glazed Cobia with Honshimeji Mushroom & Miso Broth

~~or~~

Thai Chile Smoked Flat Iron Steak with Sweet & Sour Sweetbreads, Edamame & Fingerling Potatoes

~~or~~

Caramelized Diver Scallops with Wild Boar Ribs, Brussels Sprouts, Fuji Apple, Double Smoked Bacon & Yuzu Gastrique

~~or~~

Pho Braised Beef Short Ribs with Napa Cabbage, Asian Pear-Fennel Salad & Parsnip-Horseradish Puree

Sides Served Alongside Main Course
- Pork Belly Fried Rice
- Wrinkled Green Beans with Sun Dried Tomato & Chinese Black Bean
- Kombu Seaweed Salad with Orange Segments

Cheese Course
To Be Determined

RSVP: We need a firm headcount by Monday, 5pm. Just tell us how many in your party, and either bring a check to cover your dinner(s), or email a credit card and we'll charge it. Sign up by posting here or email Steve at srigisich@pinotdays.com.

NOTE: Details of this event do not appear on the Pinot Days website. This is an offline open to board members and their guests only.

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