Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host the “Maury Wine Dinner” on Thursday, April 14, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The special guest for the evening will be Tim Stratman of Vanguard Wines, who will be on hand to answer questions about the wines being served and their special attributes. Each of the six courses will be paired with a wine from the Maury region of French wine country in the foot hills of the Pyrenees Mountains. The cost per dinner is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations for either night are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.

The menu will consist of:

First Course
Domaine De La Pertuisaine “The Guardian”, Grenache Gris
Sautéed Escargot in a Herb Garlic Butter Sauce
Served over Brioche Toast Points
Garnished with Crispy Chicken Skins and Micro Radish Greens

Second Course
Bayonette, Grenache-Carignan-Syrah
Pan Seared Foie Gras with Caramelized Banana Puree,
Toasted Marshmallow, Nutella and Smoked Bacon

Third Course
Calvet Fittings, Granache Noir
Braised Chicken with Oyster Mushrooms, Baby Carrots and Baby Corn
Finished with a Red Wine Sauce

Fourth Course
Domaine De La Pertuisaine “Le Nain Violet”, Grenache
Duck Confit Cassoulet with Slow Braised Cannellini Beans,
Pork Sausage and Roasted Tomatoes Topped with Herb Bread Crumbs

Fifth Course
Orin Swift D66, Grenache
Grilled Double-Cut Lamb Chop Wrapped in Mushroom Duxelle and Cabbage
Served with Duchess Potatoes and Sautéed Haricot Verts

Sixth Course
Orin Swift, “Fragile”, Grenache Rose
Apple Tarte Tatin with Salted Caramel and Sour Honey Ice Cream