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Rosario Resort and Spa is located on beautiful Orcas Island in Washington State's San Juan Islands and welcomes visitors seeking relaxation and the unparalleled beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Centerpiece of Rosario is the historic Moran Mansion, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The Mansion houses the Moran Museum, The Spa, the Mansion Restaurant and Moran Lounge. To help us keep in touch with our guests, staff, and community, we are offering this blog featuring news and events about Rosario and Orcas Island. Please visit our website at www.rosarioresort.com for more information. If you would like to submit a photo or story idea for posting, please contact General Manager Christopher Peacock at cpeacock@rosarioresort.com.

Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Wine Dinners


Join us for a wine dinner featuring winemaker Jed Steele of Steele and Shooting Star Wineries next Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Jed Steele founded Steele and Shooting Star Wines in 1991. Prior to that time, he was the founding winemaker, general manager, and VP of Production at Kendall Jackson for the first nine vintages of that company. Prior to his adventures at Kendall Jackson, Jed worked for 10 years for Edmeades, then a small independent winery in the Anderson Valley of Mendocino County, as winemaker and vineyard manager. Jed began working in the wine business at Stony Hill Winery in the Napa Valley in 1968. His wines are excellent!

Executive Chef Steve Lutz, Sous Chef Brendan Moore and Pastry Chef Felicity Milne have prepared a menu that will produce a palate of spectacular flavors! Take advantage of this perfect opportunity to enjoy great wine, great food and great people! Leading the festivities will be our sommelier, the always entertaining Julian Gonzales. Dinner is $95 per person with wine. Reservations are required as seating is limited (360-376-2152 ext. 400). We look forward to seeing you!


Steele Winemakers Dinner
April 22, 2008


RECEPTION

Ahi Cubes
with Toasted Sesame

Smoked Salmon Parfait
with Chive Oil

Rock Shrimp-Dungeness Fritters

Shooting Star Aligote 2006


AMUSE

Serrano Wrapped Alaskan Weathervane Scallop
Fava Bean Mousse, Garlic Oil

Shooting Star Sauvignon Blanc 2006


SOUP

Forest Mushroom Velouté
Shallot Crouton

Steele 2006 Pinot Blanc


SALAD

Smoked Duck Salad
Maple Rock Greens, Fig Vinaigrette

Steele "Stymie" 2003 Lake County Syrah


ENTREE

Rosemary Grilled Rack of Lamb
Truffled Gratin, Maytag Thyme Jus, Port Wine Demi

"Big Red" Writer's Block 2005 Cabernet


DESSERT

Warm Chocolate Cake
filled with White Chocolate and Cherries, Cherry Zinfandel Reduction Sauce

Steele 2006 Pacini Vineyard


UPCOMING DINNERS:
Food and Wines of Italy - May 21
Food and Wines of Burgundy - June 18

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