the following are the dinner menus for the PALATE winemaker dinners

Monday, February 16 at Three Birds Resaurant, Market Street, Corning
*Featuring the wines of Wiemer Vineyards paired a la carte with the restaurant's new winter menu.

Tuesday, February 17 at The Gaffer Grill, Market Street, Corning
*Featuring the wines of Glenora Wine Cellars paired a la carte with the restaurant's regular menu. 

Wednesday, February 18 at Tony R's Steakhouse, Market Street, Corning
Start time: 6 PM
Price: $75 plus tax and gratuity for PALATE passholders
Reseservations: Reservations are required by calling 607.937.9277

Hors d' oeuvres
Shrimp and pork on sugarcane skewers topped with pineapple mango jam
Gorgonzola and caramelized red onion flat bread
*wine pairing - Hernam Wiemer Blanc di Blanc

Appetizer
Lobster pancake stuffed with stirfried vegetables and served over a bed of coconut lemongrass broth
*wine pairing - Sheldrake Point Dry Riesling

Soup
Cream of asparagus topped with Alaskan king crab meat
*wine pairing - Dr. Konstanin Frank Dry Riesling

Pasta
Homemade ravioli stuffed with smoked chicken, ricotta and parmesan cheeses and served with a tomato, basil, and balsamic sauce
*wine pairing - Heron Hill Eclipse

Entree
Twin filet medallions and herb grilled lobster tail, served with wilted spinach and a bordelaise sauce
*wine pairing - Dr. Konstanian Frank Meritage

Dessert
Apple Tart Tatin. Caramelized apples on top of a small round of puff pastry dough and served with vanilla ice cream and a caramel/ice wine reduction.
*wine pairing - Atwater Celsius Ice Wine

Thursday, February 19 at Three Birds Resaurant, Market Street, Corning
*Featuring the wines of Wiemer Vineyards paired a la carte with the restaurant's new winter menu.

Friday, February 20 at Three Birds Resaurant, Market Street, Corning
*Featuring the wines of Wiemer Vineyards paired a la carte with the restaurant's new winter menu.

Saturday, February 21 at Grille 123 at the Radisson, Market Street, Corning
*Featuring the wines of Dr. Frank's Vinifera Wine Cellars.
Start time: 6 PM
Price: $60 plus tax and gratuity for PALATE passholders
Reseservations: Reservations are required by calling 888.201.1718

Hors D’oeurves
Tasting Spoons of Spinach and Chevre Puffs, Baked Brie with Apples and Figs
*wine pairing – Chateau Frank 2002 Sparkling Brut

Appetizer
Smoked Salmon Carpaccio
*wine pairing – 2006 Rkatsiteli

Soup
Roasted Yellow Pepper Bisque with Smoked Tomato Coulis and Thai Basil
*wine pairing – 2006 Chardonnay

Salad
A Spinach and Arugula blend with Candied Pecans and Sweet Potatoes tossed in Roasted Beet Vinaigrette

Seafood Course
Seared Scallop on a bed of Radish Sprouts with Red Pepper Puree
*wine pairing – 2007 Dry Riesling

Intermezzo
Cranberry Champagne Sorbet
*wine pairing – Celebre Rose Champagne

Main Entrée Selections (select one)
Grilled Lamb Rack with a Dried Cherry Demi Glace, Glazed Root Vegetables and Dauphine Potatoes
*wine pairing - 2007 Merlot
~OR~
Orange and Lemongrass Glazed Roasted Duckling Half, Spiced Baby Carrots and a Sunset Rice Blend
*wine pairing – 2007 Pinot Noir
~OR~
Marinated Grilled Hangar Steak with a Cracked Black Pepper Glaze, Carmelized Beets and Sautéed Collard Greens
*wine pairing – 2007 Cabernet Franc

Dessert
Poached Pears Stuffed with Walnuts, Gorgonzola Cheese and Currants
*wine pairing – 2007 Reserve Gewurztraminer