On Tuesday, May 26th, 2015, Executive Chef & Owner of Valentino Cucina Italiana, Giovanni Rocchio, will guide guests through an exceptional dining experience featuring an artful modern twist to Italian dishes paired with fine wine from Penfolds Winery, one of Australia’s oldest and most iconic wineries.
Special guest celebrity sommelier, DLynn Proctor, named the “Best New Sommelier in America” by Wine & Spirits Magazine in 2008, is the Winemaking Ambassador for Penfolds Winery and will be educating guests on the flavor profiles paired with Chef Rocchio’s dishes. Starring in the hit documentary, SOMM, Proctor will meet and greet with guests while answering questions and providing recommendations.
Proctor will be featuring the iconic 2010 Penfolds Grange for supplemental pours. A 2-ounce pour will be available for $50 and a 4-ounce pour for $100.
Guests will enjoy the following menu:
Reception: Assorted passed hors d’oeuvres – Salt Cod Mousse, Sweet Onion, Wood Sorrell; Foie Gras, Fennel Pollen, Strawberries; Beet Macaroons, Whipped Goat Cheese.
First Course: Chilled Melon Consommé, Alaskan King Crab, Cucumber, Basil
Paired with Riesling, Bin 51, 2014
Second Course: Seared Scallop, Oxtail Ragu, Summer Succotash
Paired with Cabernet Sauvignon Bin 407, 2012
Third Course: Garganelli, Duck Confit, Taggiosca Olives
Paired with Shiraz, Kalimna, Bin 28, 2011
Fourth Course: Prime NY Strip Loin, Roasted Shallots, Potatoes, Bordelaise
Paired with St Henri, 2011 / RWT, 2011
Dolce: Crème Brulee, Fig Compote
Paired with “Club” Porto NV
WHEN:
Tuesday, May 26th
6:30 p.m. Reception
7:30 p.m. Dinner
WHERE:
620 S Federal Hwy.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
(954) 523-5767
PRICE:
$195 per person plus tax and gratuity. Limited seating is available. Guests can reserve their seat by calling 954-523-5767.
