Ahhh, three of my favorite things. Washington wine, New Orleans & Gabrielle .

Would be remiss if we didn't share this, especially with those of you who joined us at Gabrielle last July.


.....A fabulous evening of food and wine next Wednesday, January 14th at Gabrielle in New Orleans.

Wines from these two outstanding Washington state wineries will be paired with Chef Greg Sonnier's six-course extravaganza ---

BUTY Winery and McCrea Cellars. (That's "BEAUTY" )

BUTY's Nina and Caleb Foster, winemaker, will be in attendance as will New Orleans native Doug McCrea, winemaker at McCrea. These are dear friends of ours and they come highly endorsed! (Some of you will remember Caleb, yes the Hat, from the PacNW Soiree).

When: Wed., Jan. 14, 2004, 7pm
Where: Gabrielle Restaurant, New Orleans.
Who: Gabrielle, Buty Winery and McCrea Cellars
Contact for reservations and more info call Stefan or Mary at Gabrielle - 504-948-6233
$95 pp. all inclusive
Space is limited.

Here's the menu just because it sounds so good.


Mojo Marinated and Rosemary Crusted Rabbit Tenderloin with Pommes Frites
2002 Buty Chardonnay, Conner Lee Vineyard, Columbia Valley

Crabmeat & Crawfish Eggroll with Marinated Crabfingers and Satsuma Mustard Dipping Sauce
2002 McCrea Cellars, Rousanne, Red Mountain

Smoked Quail Gumbo with Dirty Wild Rice
2001 Buty Merlot/Cabernet Franc, Columbia Valley

Blackened Tuna with Smoked Salmon Stuffed Baby Squash and Caper Dill Creme Fraiche
2002 McCrea Cellars Sirocco, a GSM blend.

Peppercorn Crusted Venison with Herb Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Smothered Greens and Black Grape Sauce
2001 Buty Rediviva - The Stones, Cabernet/Syrah, Walla Walla

Ponchatoula Strawberry Tart
2002 McCrea Cellars Late Harvest Viognier

YUM. You know where we'll be.


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