Last year, I vacationed in Seattle and had the chance to try some top-notch wines from Washington grapes–and I was impressed! Now, some of the Pacific Northwest state’s wines are being featured at Scottsdale’s BLT Steak on July 15. Chef John Sarich, Culinary Director and Lou Constant from Chateau Ste. Michelle will be at BLT Steak for a six-course wine-paired dinner.
First Course
Beef Tenderloin Steak Tartar | Spicy Remoulade Dressing11:58
Quails Egg |Grilled Sourdough
Chateau Ste. Michelle, “Eroica”, Riesling, Columbia Valley, 2008
Second Course
Pacific Northwest Razor Clams | Local Heirloom Tomato
Caper Mustard Pan Jus
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Canoe Ridge Estate, Chardonnay, Horse Heaven Hills, 2007
Third Course
Braised House Made Pancetta | Summer Squash Ratatouille
Gran Cru Pecorino
Spring Valley Vineyards, “Frederick”, Walla Walla, 2007
Fourth Course
Grilled Tombo Tuna| Pedron Pepper and Sausage Ragout
White Anchovy
Col Solare, Columbia Valley, 2006
Fifth Course
Spiced Lamb Sirloin | Sweet Pea Risotto “Arancini”
Eggplant Caponata
North Star, Merlot, Walla Walla, 2005
Dessert Course
Compressed Melon | Vanilla Mint Yogurt
Cucumber Granite
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Chenin Blanc, Ice Wine, Columbia Valley, 2006
The dinner is $85 which includes the meal, wine pairings and signed copy of Chef John Sarich’s cookbook “Chef in the Vineyard.” Plus, all the featured wines can be purchased at Sportsman’s Wines on the day of the event. A wine reception starts at 6 p.m. with the dinner following at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, call 480.905.7979.
Washington Wine Dinner at BLT Steak
