Wine Festival Preview Dinner

Saturday, April 14, 2012
6 p.m. Wine Reception
7 p.m. Dinner, live auction, entertainment
Rogalski Center Ballroom, St. Ambrose campus
$125 per person (includes a $45 ticket to the Wine Festival Wine Tasting on May 19)
$1200 table sponsorship includes 8 people
Purchase tickets online.

Stuart Smith from Smith-Madrone Vineyards & Winery will be on hand to showcase their wines as paired with the menu below:

Hors d'oeuvres
Goat Cheese Tartlet
Crab Cakes with Cranberry Sauce
Rumaki

Salad
Mixed greens topped with Julienne Red Onion, Toasted Walnuts and Dried Cranberries with an Apple Champagne Vinaigrette

Entree
Seared Fillet of Beef with Red Wine Demi-Glace and Fresh Chives
Grilled Salmon with Mint Mango Chutney Relish
Creamy Basil Orzo
Roasted Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Red Pepper
Dinner Rolls and Butter

Vegetarian Entree
Pasta Provencal: Nested Pasta Dish with Tomatoes, Olives, Capers and Garlic Sprinkled with Parmesan Cheese

Dessert
Layered Chocolate Torte Cake with Fresh Raspberries

Presented and Sponsored by Dimitri Wine & Spirits
All proceeds fund scholarships for students at St. Ambrose University.