Monday July 14, 2008

La Dolce Vita Winemaker Dinner - SOLD OUT

Time: 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Location: La Dolce Vita Restaurant
361 Village Square Lane, Castle Rock, CO 80104
Cost: $55

An intimate Winemaker Dinner will kick off the festival on Monday evening, July 14.  Wine experts from Bonacquisti Wine Company in Denver, CO will pair their wines with four courses.

First Course - Appetizer Trio

Prosciutto Wrapped Melon
Italian Prosciutto, Rocky Ford Cantaloupe

Mozzarella Caprese
Fresh Mozzarella, Roma Tomatoes, Hand Picked Basil, Aged Balsamic Reduction

Italian Shrimp Shooter
Rock Shrimp, Basil, Roma Tomato, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Sweet Onions

Second Course ˜ Pre - Entrée

Lobster Mac & Cheese
Elbow Macaroni, Maine Lobster, Mascarpone Cheese, Buerre Blanc

Third Course ˜ Main Entrée

Mixed Grill
Herb Roasted Chicken
Honey Dijon Glaze

New Zealand Lamb Chop
Porcini Mascarpone Demi Glaze

Center Cut Top Sirloin
Sun Dried Tomato Basil Butter

Grand Finale Course

Decadent Tiramisu
Dueling Sauces

Coffee Service