Duke of Bourbon: E-mail Specials

We recently sent an invitation asking you to join us on Sunday, June 24, 2007, at the Symphony of Wine VII in support of the New West Symphony's children's programs. Then we saw the menu for the dinner and decided to send you a reminder in the form of a tease. Check out the goodies that the fabulous Four Seasons chefs have in store for you. Factor in that the event is being held at the posh, new Four Seasons Hotel in Westlake Village and you have an A-list evening, for sure! The links at the end of this email will give you reservation information and a description of the auction lots.

Reception

Korean Spiced Shortribs with Kimchee Dipping Sauce
Corn Blini with Roasted Pepper Chutney
Golden Tomato Gazpacho with Dungeness Crab Fritter
Shrimp Toast Spring Rolls with Chili Gastrique
Sunsweet Melon with Aged Balsamic and Micro Arugula
(Prepared by Chef Eric Bauer and Chef Mario Alcocer)
Daniel Schuster 2006 Riesling, Waipara
Brander 2006 Sauvignon Blanc, Santa Ynez
Louis M. Martini 2003 Gnarly Vine Zinfandel
Bourassa 2004 Symphony³ Cabernet Sauvignon

Dinner

Banana, Lemongrass and Coconut Soup
(Prepared by Chef Ashley James)
Justin Vineyards 2004 Chardonnay, Paso Robles
Long Vineyards 2003 Chardonnay, Napa Valley
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Duck Confit with Potato Cannelloni,
Grilled Swiss Chard, Roasted Pear Chutney and
Petit Herb Salad
(Prepared by Chef Conny Andersson)
Consilience 2004 Viognier, Paso Robles
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Poached Main Lobster, Foie Gras, Green Asparagus and Black Truffle Sauce
(Prepared by Chef Sandro Gamba)
Au Bon Climat 2005 Pinot Noir, Le Bon Climat
Hitching Post 2005 Pinot Noir, Highliner
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Rack of Colorado Lamb
Golden Tomato Gnocchi, Olive Oil Poached Tomatoes and Heirloom Tomato Tartare
(Prepared by Chef Jason Prendergast)
Joseph Phelps Vineyards 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
Justin Vineyards 2004 ISOSCELES, Paso Robles
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White Chocolate Mousse with Caramelized Crisp,
Passion Cream and Vanilla Poached Apricots
(Prepared by Chef Celine Plano)
Fred Schweiger Port, Napa Valley

The cost for this very special charity dinner and auction is $250.00 per person. The event's net proceeds, usually over 93%, will go to support the New West Symphony children's programs.

We hope you can join us.

For further information see www.symphonyofwine.com - for reservations, please contact Katy at the Symphony of Wine (818-225-1795, e-mail symphony_of_wine@yahoo.com). You can also call David Breitstein here at the Duke of Bourbon.

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This link will take you to a complete description of the auction lots. Can't make the event? Hint: Call David here at the Duke. He can arrange for your bid to be submitted.