Our First Wine Dinner of 2025, Restaurant Basque Presents Kermit Lynch and...Southeastern France Wines of the Rhone Valley and Provence

The Rhone Valley, a reckoning of knotted wild looking vines growing in stoney vineyards, all gathered along the spine of the Rhone river.

Provence, if you cannot see it, you can probably smell the salty sea in the air. The major red grapes in both of these areas are Syrah, Grenache and Mourvèdre. On January 30th we are set to explore the wines of the Rhone Valley and Provence from the Syrah's of the Northern Rhone to the Mourvèdre's of Bandol. Joining us for the evening will be TC Leroy and Scott Garrett from Revolution Syndicat along with a five course tasting menu by Chef Andrew Donovan.

COURSE ONE

-OLIVE OIL POACHED CHILEAN SEA BASS-

Heart of Palm Ceviche, Huckleberry Vinaigrette, Salsa de Semillas Domaine les Palliéres, "Au Petit Bonheur" Rosé, Vin de France, Southern Rhône, 2023

COURSE TWO

-ROULADE OF PORK TENDERLOIN-

Swiss Chard, Bacon & Gruyere Stuffing, Red Wine Braised Sunchoke, Apple

Domaine de Terrebrune, "Terre d'Ombre", Vin de Pays du Mont Caume, Provence, 2023

COURSE THREE

-GRAND CATTLE CO. WAGYU SKIRT STEAK SALTIMBOCCA-Jamon Serrano, Salt Roasted Potato, Sage, Chicken Nage Barroul-Lynch, "Les Tiercerolles" Crozes-Hermitage, Northern Rhone, 2022

COURSE FOUR

-NEW ZEALAND VENISON RACK-

Goat Cheese Stuffed Morels, Miso-Potato Puree, Rosemary Game Jus

Domaine Du Gros Noré, Bandol, Provence, 2021

DESSERT

-CLASSIC BERRY TART-

Sucre Tart Shell, Honey-Orange Blossom Pastry Cream, Assorted Berries Domaine de Durban, Muscat Beaume-de-Venise, Southern Rhone, 2019