“Pinot Noir from Around the World” is the theme of this month’s wine dinner at Cork in south Chandler. The six-course meal will feature wines from every major Pinot region in the world. Check out this menu:
First course: Kumamoto oyster, horseradish crème, cocktail jelly; king crab, almond hummus, brioche (Domaine Carneros NV Brut Pinot noir rose)
Second course: Wild king salmon tartare, sturgeon caviar, herb cracker, Bellini Jell-O shot (Wild Rock 2007 New Zealand Pinot noir, Chacra “Barda” 2006 Argentine Pinot noir)
Third course: Confit Berkshire pork tenderloin, brandy roasted apple strudel, pea shoots, Meyer lemon caramel (Craggy Range 2006 New Zealand Pinot Noir, Domaine Carneros 2006 Pinot Noir)
Fourth course: Grilled organic Oregon lamb chop, chanterelle and heirloom tomato salad, foie gras Pinot foyot (Foley 2007 Santa Barbara Pinot noir, Signaterra 2007 Russian River Pinot noir)
Fifth course: Prime beef Wellington stuffed with lobster spinach duxelle, goat cheese fondue, Pinot glace (Louis Jadot 2006 Gevrey Chambertin, Domaine Drouhin 2006 Willamette Valley Pinot noir)
Sixth course: Crème fraîche panna cotta, strawberry lime granita, vanilla shortbread (Late Harvest Pinot gris)
The dinner starts at 6:30 p.m. Monday. Cost is $95 per person, which includes gratuity. RSVP: (480) 883-3773.







