I Need A Top Chef Fix!

Well folks, it's been one full week since the Top Chef finale. I've been dealing with my withdrawls by throwing myself into my work. Last night was the Seghesio wine dinner at Hi-Life Cafe with guest host Camille Seghesio. Seghesio is a sensational winery with the third and fourth generation Seghesio's at the helm. You can find out more about their wines at Seghesio.com. The dinner was beautiful and the pairings were spot on!

Camille let me know that she enjoyed all the pairings, but was absolutely blown away with the pairing of our flourless chocolate cake in a raspberry coulis with the Seghesio "Old Vine" Zinfandel. A huge risk, but this one really paid off. Generally it is a no-no trying to pair red wines with dessert, but I knew after trying the combination that it would be a real crowd pleaser.

Following is a copy of the entire menu with pairings. Hope you enjoy!!

Hi-Life Café
Presents

Seghesio Wine Dinner
Featuring Guest Speaker
Camille Seghesio

Wednesday February 7, 2007
6:30pm


Pass Arounds
Mixed Seafood Ceviche
Served in a Plantain Canapé
Grilled Vegetable Napoleon
Finished with Basil Pesto
Conch Fritters
SEGHESIO PINOT GRIGIO RUSSIAN RIVER/DRYCREEK VALLEY 2005


First Course
Caribbean Shrimp
Jumbo Shrimp prepared in a Florida Lobster Creole Sauce over “Nutty Rice”
SEGHESIO “OMAGGIO” CABERNET SAUVIGNON/SANGIOVESE 2003


Second Course
Cumin Dusted Pork Tenderloin
Oven Roasted and served with Savoy and Red Cabbage finished with a
Tunisian Yogurt Sauce
SEGHESIO SANGIOVESE ALEXANDER VALLEY 2004


Third Course
Blond Strip
A New York Strip Steak Seared to Medium-Rare served over Creamy Herbed Mashed Potatoes and topped with a Blond BBQ Sauce with a side of Homemade Corn Bread
SEGHESIO ZINFANDEL CORTINA DRY CREEK VALLEY 2004


Fourth Course
Flourless Chocolate Cake
With a Fresh Raspberry Coulis & Fresh Whipped Cream SEGHESIO ZINFANDEL OLD VINES ALEXANDER/DRY CREEK 2004

Stay tuned for more......