Basa, a modern Vietnamese restaurant, will present a wine dinner presented in partnership with Old Town Wine and Spirits and hosted by Master Sommelier Brett Davis and winemaker Chris Sparkman.
Located in the state of Washington, Sparkman is a family-owned winery that has been featured in Wine and Spirits, Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast. Guests at the wine dinner will enjoy five courses prepared by chef Michael Ton, as well as wine parings.
Dinner begins at 6:30 p.m., and the cost is $50 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
For reservations, call 896-1016.
The menu for the Sparkman Wine Dinner is as follows:
First course: Warm Curry Shrimp Salad with wasabi dressing and goat cheese parmesan crisp paired with “Pearl” Sauvignon Blanc 2011
Second course: Seared Diver Scallop with wild mushroom beurre blanc and lemon zest paired with “Lumiere” Chardonnay 2010
Third course: Salt and Pepper Calamari with spicy tomato crostini paired with “This Old Porch” Rosé 2011
Fourth course: Beef Tenderloin with star anise demi-glace paired with Bordeaux Blend Reds, “Ruby Leigh” 2008 and “Stella Mae” 2008
Fifth course: Chocolate Walnut Cake with blue cheese ice cream and black cherry bourbon glaze paired with “Hallelujah” Fortified Touriga Nacional 2010
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