Tastes the wines of Wine Enthusiast’s 2008 Wine Maker of the Year at The English Grill. On Thursday, October 15 The Brown Hotel’s executive chef Laurent Geroli will welcome Jerry Comfort from Foster’s Wine Estates Americas to present the wines of Chateau St. Jean. Each wine will be paired to four courses. A reception begins at 6:30 p.m. with dinner to follow at 7:15 p.m. The cost of the evening is $79 plus tax and gratuity. There is limited seating for this event, so reservations are required and can be made by calling Neal Ward, manager of The English Grill at 502-736-2998.

The Chateau St. Jean Dinner Menu is as follows:

Reception
Quail Egg, Kentucky Cumberland Caviar
Escargot in Puff Pastry, Tarragon Aioli
Apple and Scallops Seviche, Carrot Shoots
LPE Fumé Blanc 2007

Dinner
Court Bouillon Poached Salmon
Baby Vegetables à l’étuvée
Sorrel Beurre Blanc
Robert Young Chardonnay 2006

Roasted Poussin
Ragoût of Corn and Flageolets
Glace de Volaille
Sonoma Pinot Noir 2006

Calvados Granité

Seared-Cubed Kobe Beef, Teriyaki Glaze
Braised Veal Cheek, Cabernet Sauvignon Sauce
Roasted Cervena Venison Saddle, Huckleberry Sauce
Cinq Cepages Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Grilled Poached Pear
Tête de Moine Cheese
Escarole Salad, Hazelnut Vinaigrette
Sonoma Merlot 2005

About Chateau St. Jean and Jerry Comfort
Located in Sonoma, Chateau St. Jean is known for having consistent quality in their wines. It is also home to Margo Van Staaveren, winner of Wine Enthusiast’s 2008 Winemaker of the Year award. Jerry Comfort is the senior manager of wine education for Fosters Wine Estates Americas, the parent company of Chateau St. Jean. He is responsible for creating and executing wine and food education programs for Fosters Wine Estates sales and marketing teams, the winery sites, trade customers, press, and consumers.

Chateau St. Jean, with its gracious style, elegant architecture and inviting gardens and tasting rooms, is the quintessential Sonoma winery. The winemaking estate is located at the foot of Sugarloaf Ridge in the Sonoma Valley near Kenwood, California. Founded in 1973, Chateau St. Jean has long been recognized as a leader in Vineyard Designated wines. Winemaker Margo Van Staaveren uses her nearly 30 years of vineyard and winemaking expertise with Chateau St. Jean to highlight the best of each vineyard in the wines.

About The Brown Hotel

The Brown Hotel, located at Fourth and Broadway, has been a Louisville tradition for more than 85 years. It is home to the four-diamond English Grill and the two casual venues, J. Graham’s Café and The Lobby Bar where guests can try the legendary sandwich called “The Hot Brown.” The Brown Hotel is also a member of the Preferred Hotels and Resorts and Historic Hotels of America. For more information on this luxury hotel or a recipe of “The Hot Brown,” visit The Brown’s website at www.brownhotel.com or call (502) 583-1234.