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Teikoku restaurant invites you to experience a taste of autumn through four distinctive small plates and impeccably matched wine pairings. The evening will be featuring the culinary genius of Takao Iinuma, Executive Chef of Win Signature Restaurants and an enlightened take on wine from Matthew Esser, former Sommelier, wine educator and consultant from Shiffrin Selections Thursday, October 23, 2008 from 5:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Sushi- A mélange of fresh tuna, white fish, yellow tail, white tuna and California rolls Suggested pairing- Joel Gott Sauvignon Blanc, California 2007 Plenty of fig, flint, honeyed grapefruit, and lemon zest characteristics in a medium-bodied, crisp personality. Salmon tomato Caprese- Cured Scottish salmon, fresh mozzarella, tomatoes and herbs Suggested pairing-Viridian Pinot Gris Olsen Family Vineyards, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2006 Clean, bright aromatics with notes of citrus, pear, rosemary and honey. A lively entry leads to crisp dry flavors of citrus and pear followed by a lingering finish with faint herb notes. Roasted duck salad- Roasted duck over mixed baby greens with a yuzu, blueberry dressing Suggested pairing-Vina Robles Red #4, Paso Robles, California, 2006 Dark violet, blue with intense aroma of ripe, sweet fruit notes of plum and cherry with spice and toasty oak. A well structured wine with fresh and fruity notes blackberry and ripe cherry. Szechwan shrimp tempura- Quick fried, tiger shrimp accompanied by a Szechwan style sweet and spicy sauce Suggested pairing- Eden Stuart So Zin Zinfandel, Mendocino, California, 2004 Organic, single vineyard, blackberry and vanilla nuances. Medium bodied, with a fruity soft finish. $35 per person, all inclusive, space is limited, reservations required Contact Events Coordinator Christine Olmsted at 610-644-8270 or email [email protected]
