On Thursday, May 19, we welcome Joe Barsotti back to The Carlton for a “Global Wine Dinner.” Joe worked for some of the major companies in the Wine industry before he decided to use his years of relationship building to start his own company.  Today, his portfolio is extensive and he represents wineries from all over the world!   We will be sampling outstanding selections from Spain, Italy, France, Australia and California paired with Executive Chef Mark Swomley’s extraordinary cuisine!

“JOE BARSOTTI SELECTIONS” SPECIAL “GLOBAL” WINE DINNER
With Joe Barsotti
Culinary offerings by Mark Swomley
Thursday, May 19, 2011 – 6:30 PM
$99 per person – excluding Taxes & Gratuity

MIGUEL PONS SPAIN BRUTE NATURE N/V

HOUSE SMOKED SALMON
Served over Brioche with local Greens, deviled Quail Eggs,
Cider Vinaigrette & Bittersweet Relish

X WINERY NORTH COAST “WHITE WINEMAKER’S BLEND”’09

VEAL SCALLOPINE
Served with braised Apple & Ricotta in Pastry, Spinach-Swiss Chard Sauté,
Grilled Peach Butter, Pine Nuts and Blue Cheese

SAMPRIETRANA ITALY PRIMITIVO did MONDURIA “CARLONE”’08
PRESTON FARM & WINERY DRY CREEK ZINFANDEL’09

LAMB LOIN
Oven roasted and served with Wild Mushroom-White Bean Ragout,
Rosemary Demi-Glaze, Sweet Tomato Jam & Pancetta-Leek Relish

LAURENCE FERAUD RHONE GIGONDAS’07

KOBE BEEF CHEEK
Roasted in Phyllo and served with Wild Boar Stew, grilled Squash,
Tomato Cream and Manchego Cheese

MCGUIGAN AUSTRALIA “BLACK LABEL” SHIRAZ’09

CHOCOLATE STRAWBERRY TART