We have a treat planned to bring out your inner Francophile. Taking our cues from the bistros of Paris, we will present a menu of French classics paired with wines from a variety of France’s many regions. We have the lovely Kate Strosahl-Johnson and Eamon Byrne of Taub Family Selections, importers of wines from family owned from all over Europe. We hope you can joins us.
in conjunction with Romano Wines,
we are pleased to present a wine dinner featuring the wines of Lodi’s
End of Summer Wine Dinner
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, September 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 2020.
7:00 pm (reception at 6:30)
The Panella family, which had been in the area since 1936, farming walnuts and cherries and operating an agricultural trucking company, bought the 70-acre estate Oak Farms property in 2004 and began to transform it into a destination evocative of a clubhouse at a swanky golf course appointed with towering century-old oak trees and vines. Oak Farm’s wines, made by Dan Panella under the mentorship of consulting winemaker Chad Joseph and assistant winemaker Sierra Zeiter, are sweeping in variety and steady in execution. The lineup includes such staples of Lodi as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay and Zinfandel alongside relative newcomers like Albarino and Fiano.
This is our last wine dinner of the 2020 summer season, and like our July dinner we will try and acommodate as many diners as possible outdoors. But if the weather turns inclement our guests must be willing to move indoors. At Cellars we strive to keep our diner’s experience safe, sanitary and socially distant. W hope you can join us for this special event.
Menu
Seared Scallop and Grilled Peach Salsa
Oak Farm Albarino
Serano Ham, Pear and Goat Cheese Cristini with California olive oil dressed greens
Oak Farm Sauignon Blanc
Chorizo and Rice stuffed Calamari, Romesco sauce
Oak Farm Tievole Blend
Carne Asada
charred skirt steak, salsa verde, butternut squash and achiote purée
Oak Farm Cabernet Sauvignon
Brie Fondue with Spiced Apple Compote, pastry crisps
Oak Farm Gewurtztraminer
Cost is $65 per person, tax and gratuity are additional. Seating is limited to 25 people per night, so reservations will be mandatory for this special event.
Please call (773) 944-1208 to reserve your spot
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
July 28th, 29th and 30th, 2020 7:00 PM (reception at 6:30)
The temperature is high, the garden is overflowing, the patio is set. Time for some refreshing, crisp, and easy wines to pair with the fresh flavors of summer. We have crafted a menu of summer flavors, fresh and bright, and Kate Strosahl-Johnson of Pure Wines have found some exiting pairings in an unexpected place. In South Australia, where the climate and ancient soils are suited to grow Italian varietals, we find some unique expressions through dry farming and restrained winemaking practices. This new world is making great strides interpreting the best of the old word. We hope you will join us to celebrate a safer today and the promise of a better tomorrow.
Menu
Reception
Alpha Box & Dice “Zaptung” Prosecco
Beet Cured Gravlax, Lemon Ricotta Blini, Caviar
Unico Zello “Jade & Jasper” Fiano
Watermelon, Rocket and Tomato Salad
With toasted hazelnuts, balsamic glaze and goat cheese “snow”
Alpha Box & Dice “Pink Matter” Rose
Zucchini “Noodles” with Grilled Shrimp, Avocado Pesto and Pico de Gallo
Unico Zelo “The River” Nero d’Avola
Lamb Loin with Roasted Eggplant and Mushroom Risotto
Unico Zelo “Cherry Fields” Dolcetto
Mixed Berry Galette with Salted Caramel Gelato
White Port
Cost is $65 per person, tax and tip additional.
To keep everyone safe and to follow City of Chicago Guidelines, seating is limited to 25 people per day. Some seating may be available outdoors weather permitting but guests must be willing so sit socially distant inside where our speaker will be presenting the wines.
Please call (773) 944-1208 to reserve your spot
