The last time I was at Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen, the lengthy wine list had only two wines from Texas. I don’t know if the list has been updated, but Mr. Rathbun is hosting a Texan wine dinner on Monday, October 19th with Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker of Becker Vineyards. Great menu with great wine. Jump for the full description and details.
TEXAS’ LEADING PREMIER WINERY, BECKER VINEYARDS DEBUTS IN DALLAS AFTER FIVE YEAR ABSENCE
What: Becker Vineyards, the first non-Californian winery to appear on Wine Business Monthly’s “Hot Small Brands of 2008”, makes a triumphant return to Dallas for an evening dinner at Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen. Having been absent from Dallas’ spotlight for five years, Dr. Richard and Bunny Becker will host and debut their hearty and fruity Texas Hill Country wines paired with an outstanding menu for a one and only exclusive dinner guaranteed to please guests’ taste buds. Come to Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen to experience culinary art at its finest. The dinner menu and wine pairings include:
Stone Crab-Morbier Gratin Tarts, Seared Sea Scallops, Golden Raisin-Ricotta Spinach Salad
Becker Vineyards, Chardonnay Reserve 2008
Serrano Ham Croquettes, Spanish Olive Tapenade, Marcona Almonds, Mosto Olive Oil
Becker Vineyards, Viognier 2008
Duck Two Ways: Confit Crepe and Anise Crusted Breast, Orange-Balsamic Glaze, Caramelized Turnips
Becker Vineyards, Malbec 2007
Black Tea Smoked Bone-In Lamb Striploin, Red Wine-Cabrales Barley Risotto, Charred Tomato Demi
Becker Vineyards, Cabernet Reserve 2007
Chocolate Hazelnut Tart, Espresso Caramel
Becker Vineyards, Reserve Port 2007
Who: Celebrity Chef Kent Rathbun, has created critically acclaimed and award-winning restaurants, Abacus and Jasper’s, which have made food critics turn heads. Rathbun’s newest Dallas creation, Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen, pays homage to classic American dishes that capture local and regional’s finest ingredients. Upon entering, guests adorn the dimly lit and sleek interior, graced with wooden and sandstone touches and offering modern, metal hints to the ultimate dining experience. A Dallas favorite, Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen is what everyone needs: comfort food cuisine at its finest.
Texas Hill Country’s nationally acclaimed, Becker Vineyards, was established in 1992 by Richard and Bunny Becker. Becker Vineyards is well known for being the only non-Californian wine to reach the top 10 listings of Wine Business Monthly. Becker Vineyards is best known for the Viognier, reportedly served by President Bush at a White House dinner and at his Crawford ranch for Australian Prime Minister John Howard. The vineyard was planted on a site of native Mustang grapes much prized for winemaking by German neighbors and their ancestors. The 46 acres of French Vinifera vines generate 8 different available
varietals, including Syrah, Petite Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc, Malbec, Petite Verdot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot.
When: Monday, October 19, 2009
6:30 p.m.
Cost: $60 per guest plus tax and 20% gratuity
Reservations: Reservations are required. Contact Julie Baker at (972) 265-7944
Where: Rathbun’s Blue Plate Kitchen
6130 Luther Ln.
Dallas, TX 75225
www.kentrathbun.com
