Ruth’s Chris (www.ruthschris.com) will partner with Penfolds for the exclusive Global Release of the 2007 Penfolds Grange Shiraz. Guests will have the opportunity to be among the first in the nation to enjoy the wine by participating in a five-course wine dinner being served at 59 locations across the United States on May 1, 2012.
“This exclusive national vintage release dinner celebrates the unyielding passion for food and wine shared by Ruth’s Chris Steak House and Penfolds Chief Wine Maker Peter Gago – put these two together and you have one unforgettable evening on May 1” said Helen Mackey, Corporate Director of Beverage Strategy for Ruth’s Hospitality Group. View a full interview with Peter Gago and Helen Mackey by visiting Ruth’s Chris website at www.ruthschris.com/media/penfolds.
In support of the Penfolds Dinners, Penfolds Ambassadors will host dinners at Ruth’s Chris Restaurants nationally. Wine dinner pricing varies by market with an average price of $165 per person. The featured menu follows:
1st Course: Chilled Shellfish Salad – Tiger shrimp and colossal lump crab meat over crisp spring greens tossed with English cucumber, red bell pepper and white balsamic vinaigrette.
Paired with Penfolds “Thomas Hyland” Riesling
2nd Course: Spring Leek & Asparagus Soup – smooth and velvety, garnished with nutmeg spiked crème fraiche and a drizzle of basil infused extra virgin olive oil.
Paired with Penfolds “Bin 311” Chardonnay
3rd Course: Duck Confit Napoleon – Ragout of duck confit and savory cremini mushrooms between layers ofcrisp polenta cakes with a black cherry demi glace.
Paired with Penfolds “St Henri” Shiraz
4th Course: Filet and Crab Stuffed Lobster Tail – served with roasted garlic mashed potatoes.
Paired with the Global Release of 2007 Penfolds “Grange” Shiraz
5th Course: Chocolate ganache covered strawberry cheesecake
Paired with Penfolds “Club” Tawny Port
For a list of participating restaurants, visit: http://www.ruthschris.com/RSVP/PenfoldsGrangeWineDinner.
Look for upcoming national wine dinners at http://www.ruthschris.com/nationalevents.