Dear Residents of River Bluff Wine,

We are pleased to announce our upcoming event, the inaugural "Cabs & Cuts" wine dinner, scheduled for December 5th. This special evening will showcase the exquisite wines of Jackson Family Winery, with a representative from the winery and Empire distributing in attendance to provide insights into our featured selections. Renowned Chef Luke Kirwan will curate an exceptional dining experience for you all.

Please note that this event will take place on a Tuesday, and we have limited seating available. The cost to participate in this presentation is $120.00 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. To reserve your spot, kindly visit our restaurant in person to sign up.

Additionally, we are excited to offer you the opportunity to order the featured wines at special distributor pricing in half and full cases. This exclusive offer allows you to take home your favorite selections and continue to savor the flavors of the evening at your leisure.

The evening's culinary journey will unfold with the following courses:

Course One - Amuse Bouche

• Smoked salmon canapé and pineapple chutney featuring Benvolio Prosecco from Friuli. This Prosecco boasts fresh citrus notes with hints of honey, fresh flowers, and a crisp acidity, complemented by flavors of ripe citrus, fresh peaches, lemon, green apples, and grapefruit.

Course Two

• Medallion-sliced Terres major with roasted new potato and sweet onion medley featuring Carmel Road Cabernet Sauvignon from California. This wine delights with aromas of blackberry and sweet oak, leading to a rich and structured palate filled with black cherry, blueberry, and vanilla bean.

Course Three

• Roasted boar shank and polenta with a dark berry coulis, featuring Arrowood Cabernet Sauvignon from Knight's Valley. This wine offers bold black forest fruit and anise, nuanced with violet, sage, and nutmeg, and concentrated dark fruit flavors with hints of graphite and cocoa nibs.

Course Four

• Braised short rib and jus with a wild rice green bean pilaf, featuring Kendall-Jackson 'Grand Reserve' Cabernet Sauvignon from Sonoma County. Expect flavors of blackberry, blueberry, red and black currants, along with aromas of mocha and nutmeg. Subtle notes of chocolate and toasty vanilla are accompanied by firm tannins and a lengthy finish.

Course Five

• Espresso-rubbed elk tenderloin and pommette potatoes with a carrot purée, featuring Stonestreet Estate Cabernet Sauvignon from Alexander Valley. This wine entices with savory aromas of raspberry, dried blood orange, violet, and black tea, as well as deep fruit flavors of black currant, bramble, red plum, and milk chocolate. It is characterized by powerful tannins and a concentrated, lengthy finish.

Course Six

• Flourless chocolate torte

We look forward to sharing this extraordinary evening of fine wines and culinary excellence with you. Reserve your place promptly, and we anticipate a delightful and memorable event together.

Warm regards
Cab & Cuts Event Details