Vintage Import’s Lee Kuehn presents the Bodega Benegas Wines from Argentina on Friday, October 30 at The Carlton Restaurant!  Argentinian wines captured the attention of Wine Advocate’s Robert Parker in his August 2009 cover story!  He hailed the value and strength of these offerings and singled out the Bodega Benegas wines by giving 7 of their offerings scores of greater than 90 points!  Come sample two Malbecs and some wonderfully blended reds paired with great cuisine!

Here’s the menu:

“BODEGA BENEGAS” WINE DINNER
Friday, October 30, 2009 – 6:30 p.m.

With Vintage Import’s Lee Kuehn
Culinary offerings by Mark Swomley
$89 per person – excluding Taxes & Gratuity

CLARA BENEGAS CHARDONNAY’07

CHILLED SHRIMP & CLAM SALAD
Served in crisp Phyllo with Macadamia Slaw,
Champagne Vinaigrette and Citrus Zest

DON TIBURCIO’05

BEEF CARPACCIO PINWHEEL
Beef Carpaccio rolled with fresh Mozzarella, Red Pepper Pesto, Olives and Spinach.
Served with Balsamic Vinaigrette, chopped Egg and Smoked Sea Salt

JUAN BENEGAS MALBEC’06
BENEGAS “ESTATE” MALBEC’06

VEAL ROULADE
Roasted with Shiitake Mushrooms, Red Peppers, Pine Nuts, grated Asiago.
Served with Herb Pilaf, Roast Tomato Cream and Micro Herbs.

BENEGAS ESTATE FINCA LIBERTAD’05
BENEGAS LYNCH MERITAGE’05

FILET MIGNON
Served with Horseradish crushed Potatoes, grilled Vegetables,
Roast Garlic Butter and Blue Cheese

d’ARENBERG CHARDONNAY-SEMILLON “THE NOBLE”’06

GRILLED PEAR “SHORTCAKE”
With toasted Macadamia and Raspberry Drizzle