New World Wine Dinner Pairing - Hillhouse Brasserie

New World Wine & Dinner Pairing at Hillhouse Brasserie

While regions outside of Europe have only been making wine for a few hundred years, particular grapes, regions, and countries have stolen the spotlight! We’re talking about New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Mendoza Malbec, South African Pinotage, Aussie Shiraz, American Zinfandel and more!

Hear the stories that change the course of the wines industry forever, while you sip on a lovely selection of wines paired with the fantastic cuisine from Hillhouse Brasserie.
This is a five-course tasting menu.

We’ll be there once a month to lead a guided lesson, starting at 7:30 PM.

The Menu: 

Course 1
Amuse Bouche
Selected by the Chef on arrival
Paired with: Simonsig Kaapse Vonkel Brut, Western Cape, South Africa

Course 2
Tuna Tartare
Soy & ginger dressing, crispy wonton
Paired with: Bodega Norton Torrontes, Mendoza, Argentina

Course 3
Seared Japanese scallops
Spiced carrot puree, BBQ corn salsa
Paired with: La Crema Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California, USA

Course 4
Roasted cornfed chicken breast
Jerusalem artichoke, Potato pave, Romanesco, Shiitake, jus gras
Paired with: Mud house Pinot Noir, Central Otago, New Zealand

Course 5
Caramel choux, Custard cream
Paired with: Gnarly Head Zinfandel, Lodi, California, USA