The Portola Hotel & Spa has partnered with Ian Brand & Family Winery, to offer a five-course pre-fixe dinner paired with the winery’s Le P’tit Paysan labels. While enjoying a seasonal menu selection prepared by Executive Chef Danny Abbruzzese and his team, learn about the wines from owner, and proprietor, Heather Brand, alongside the winery’s Certified Sommelier, Erin L. Herendeen-Hill.
$85 per person │ Reservations required, please call (831) 649-7874. Complimentary self or valet parking available at the Portola Hotel. Pricing includes tax and gratuity.
The menu for the evening includes:
FIRST COURSE
AHI TUNA POKE
wakame, tobbico, sesame aioli
Central Coast Rose 2017
SECOND COURSE
POTATO GNOCCHI
pacific coast mushrooms, creme fraiche, sage
Jack’s Hill Monterey Chardonnay 2016
THIRD COURSE
ROASTED SQUAB
wild rice cake, pomegranate seeds
Red “Rhone” Central Coast Blend 2015
FOURTH COURSE
WILD SALMON
motley kale, smoked ham hock
Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
FIFTH COURSE
DESSERT TRIO
humboldt fog crustini with kumquat marmalade
buttermilk panocatta with blue berries, ginger
chocolate torte with caramel, sea salt
Monterey Petite Sirah 2014
