BELLAGIO AND WINE SPECTATOR UNITE FOR OLD WORLD VS. NEW WORLD WINE PAIRING DINNER AT SENSI
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.
- Prosciutto di Parma with Ranch Dates and Very Old Balsamic
- Colonel Bill Newsome’s Country Ham with a Grilled Biscuit and Coffee Aioli
- 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
- 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
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