Michael’s Wine Cellar is thrilled to welcome Brian Baker of Chateau Montelena next week as he hosts a special wine dinner! 
Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner
 Tuesday, February 3, 2015 7 p.m. at Michael’s Wine Cellar $95/person, plus tax & gratuity
 Michael's On East Executive Chef Jamil Pineda and Pastry Chef Catherine Tighe have just announced the specially-designed menu! 
Chateau Montelena Wine Dinner
 Menu Passed Hors D’Oeuvres  Maine Diver Scallop Ceviche with Green Peppercorns, Grapefruit & Chili Vinaigrette   Charred Venison Tartare with Celery Root & Chervil Salad, White Truffle Oil & Port Gastrique   Crayfish Brandade Croquettes with Smoked Tomato Remoulade   First Course  Butter-Poached Maine Lobster Black Truffled Arancini, Roasted Heirloom Carrots, Confit Teardrop Tomatoes & Fennel Lobster Bisque   Second Course  Red Mole Braised Pork Belly Corn Flan, Coriander-Spiced Roasted Acorn Squash & Trumpet Mushrooms   Third Course  Five-Spiced Grilled Lamb Loin Turmeric Yukon-Sweet Potato Pavé, Buttered Salsify Root, Roasted Baby Turnips & Pepper Corn Demi-Reduction   Dessert  Fig Hazelnut & Apricot Dried Plum Tarte with Praline Gelato   Space is limited and reservations are required. This event has sold out. Please call 941-366-0007, ext. 229 for waiting list information. Space is limited and reservations are required. Established in 1882, Calistoga-based Chateau Montelena is credited for helping California wine earn worldwide recognition. In 1976, Chateau Montelena was one of two Napa wineries to come out on top in a blind tasting held for a who’s-who of the French wine and food establishment gathered at the Inter-Continental Hotel in Paris. Chateau Montelena produces Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Riesling varietals. The winery has been owned and operated by the Barrett family since 1972.