Sedona, AZ: Reds Restaurant and D’Argenzio Winery will be featuring “Dinner with the Winemaker” on Monday, May 18. The guests of honor will be winemaker, Raymond D’Argenzio and his son Anthony, presenting the fine wines of their family owned and operated D’Argenzio Winery. Executive Chef Ron Moler will be preparing a savory four-course dinner to compliment the fine wines of D’Argenzio Winery.
The evening will begin at 6 p.m., with a welcome reception featuring tasty passed hor d’oeuvres of Lobster Kiwi Ceviche Shooters, Caramelized Pear Crostinis and Seared Scallop on Endive Leaves, pared with a 2007 Fox Hill Vineyard Tacai Fruilano. Winemaker Raymond D’Argenzio will present and expound on each wine selection and its attributes. The first course will feature Wild Mushroom Bisque with Truffle Crème, pared with a 2005 Bacigalupi Vineyard Pinot Noir. The second course, a delectable Muscovy Duck Confit Salad on Frissee and Seared Duck Breast on Drunken Cherry Risotto, will pare with a 2005 Bacigalupi Vineyard Petit Syrah. The main course, delicious Braised Angus Short Ribs on Sweet Potato Puree with Florida Pink Sweet Shrimp, will pare with a 2005 Thorn Road Ranch Pinot Noir. The dessert course, a scrumptious Chocalote Crème Brulee with Blackberry Compote, will pare with a 2004 Triolo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.
D’Argenzio Winery is a family winery in the truest Italian sense. There are three generations of the D’Argenzio family working together to create the finest handcrafted wines. The grapes are grown in the world-class appellations of Sonoma County and aged from 18-24 months in new French oak and American oak barrels. D’Argenzio wines have received stellar reviews from Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast, Connoisseurs Guide and Pinon Report.
A native of Tucson, Executive Chef Ron Moler has been at the helm of Reds Restaurant and Bar at Sedona Rouge Hotel and Spa since 2007. Through his culinary specialties and outgoing personality, he and his staff have created an enthusiastic and loyal clientele at Reds.
Reservations are required and space is limited. The price is $65 per person, exclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations call (928) 203-4599. Reds Restaurant is located in the Sedona Rouge Hotel & Spa at 2250 W. Hwy. 89A. For more information, visit www.sedonarouge.com.
Article courtesy of Patti Todd.
Posted May 3, 2009.
