A very special evening with friends at the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and Jean Banchet dinner at Vera with Chicago female sommeliers; Rachael Lowe, (Spiaggia), Jill Zimorski, (Alinea), Liz Mendez (Vera), Alpana Singh (Boarding House, Seven Lions), and Rachel Driver Speckan (City Winery) paired with food by Vera’s Executive Chef, Mark Mendez.
Chicago female sommeliers; Rachael Lowe, (Spiaggia), Jill Zimorski, (Alinea), Liz Mendez (Vera), Alpana Singh (Boarding House, Seven Lions), and Rachel Driver Speckan (City Winery)The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series ‘New York’ Malmsey, Special Reserve, MadeiraReception at VeraReception at VeraBanchet Dinner Series for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at Vera2014 Frecciarossa Gil Orti ‘Sillery,’ Pinot Nero Bianco, Casteggio, Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardia, ItalyLangoustine, lemon butter. 2014 Frecciarossa Gil Orti ‘Sillery,’ Pinot Nero Bianco, Casteggio, Oltrepo Pavese, Lombardia, ItalyPimenton seared scallops, vegetable escabeche. 2014 Domaine Montrose, Viognier, Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue, FranceDuck Breast, Braised Duck Leg, Foie Gras, Potato Puree. 2012 Sainte Croix ‘Le Fournas,’ Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Corbieres, France2014 Domaine de Pallus ‘Les Pensees de Paillus,’ Cabernet Franc, Chinon, FranceWild Boar Meatballs, Tomato Braised Eggplant, Goat Cheese. 2012 Domaine de Pallus ‘Les Pensees de Pallus,’ Cabernet Franc, Chinon, FrancePimenton seared scallops, vegetable escabeche. 2014 Domaine Montrose, Viognier, Vin de Pays des Cotes de Thongue, FranceDuck Breast, Braised Duck Leg, Foie Gras, Potato Puree. 2012 Sainte Croix ‘Le Fournas,’ Carignan, Grenache, Syrah, Corbieres, FranceWild Boar Meatballs, Tomato Braised Eggplant, Goat Cheese. 2012 Domaine de Pallus ‘Les Pensees de Pallus,’ Cabernet Franc, Chinon, FranceThe Rare Wine Co. Historic Series ‘New York’ Malmsey, Special Reserve, MadeiraEl Bufalet Blue, Quince, Marcona Almonds. The Rare Wine Co. Historic Series ‘New York’ Malmsey, Special Reserve, Madeira
