Steven Hartmand and Maria Le Roux
American wine aficionados know that a winery renaissance is taking place across North Georgia, where a new wave of vintners is producing wines of truly exceptional quality. One such winemaker is Maria Le Roux of Montaluce Winery, who will be pairing her vineyard’s offerings with the artisan-inspired cuisine of executive chef Steven Hartman at
tomorrow night's Beard House dinner. Check out the tempting menu below, then
click here to make a reservation.
Hors d’Oeuvre
Springer Mountain Chicken Liver Mousse with Mead Macarons and Honey-Roasted Peanuts
Pickled Georgia Shrimp and House-Cured Local Rainbow Trout Roe on Corncakes
Benton’s Bacon Pound Cake with Sweet-and-Sour Huckleberries and Maple Crème Fraîche
Pairings: Montaluce Wildflower Mead 2010; Montaluce Primoro 2009; Montaluce Risata 2009
Dinner
For the Table > House-Cured Ham and Buttermilk Biscuits with Whipped Butter and Peach Jam
Pairing: Montaluce Viognier 2009
Pickled Beets with Whipped Spinning Spider Goat Cheese, Sorrel, Montaluce Wine Vinegar, and Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Pairing: Montaluce Tramonto 2009
Georgia Lamb Terrine with Radish Pods, Persimmon Preserves, and Mint
Pairing: Montaluce Cabernet Sauvignon 200
Sautéed Bramlett’s Farm Trout with Baby Bok Choy, House-Cured and Smoked Trout, and Sorghum
Pairing: Montaluce Chardonnay 2009
Riverview Farms Slow-Cooked Pork Shoulder with Spring Onions, Young Mustard Greens, and Rhubarb
Pairing: Montaluce Centurio 2008
Local Organic Farm Fresh Egg Custard with Crème Caramel Sauce and Candied Pecans
Pairing: Montaluce Dolce 2009
