Wine Maker's Dinner -- A Taste of Portugal

Our next wine maker's dinner is in just 2 weeks and will be both delicious and interesting. This one is for the adventuresome. We will be featuring varietals of Portuguese origins and Gonul will pair this 5 course meal with Portuguese inspired recipes. Valentine's Day will be on a Monday this year -- make your plans soon. We will be posting that menu on our website, http://www.jstreetcafe.com/

Sunday, January 30 at 6 PM

A Taste of Portugal
Featuring the Wines of the Fenestra Winery of Livermore
Presented by the wine maker, Lanny Replogle

Frango Na Pucara

Chicken Sautéed with peppers, tomatoes, onion, garlic and wine

2009 Verdelho, Silvaspoons Vineyards, Lodi

Portuguese Paella
Rice with a variety of shell fish, chicken and vegetables
2008 Graciano, Markus Bokisch Vineyard, Lodi


Pork Tenderloin
With bacon wrapped dates and an apple and pomegranate sauce
2008 Malbec, Silvaspoons Vineyards, Lodi


Boneless Short Rib
With polenta and a red wine & dark chocolate sauce
2006 Tourvanillo, Silavaspoons Vineyards, Lodi

Chocolate Bread Pudding
2004 Port, Livermore Valley

Silver Medal 2009 Riverside Competition
Silver Medal 2009 El Dorado County Wine Competition.

$49.50 per person