Monarch To Host Exclusive Cain Vineyards Wine Dinner

Photo: Monarch
Photo: Monarch

Monarch, the modern Italian restaurant led by two-time Michelin-starred chef Danny Grant, is set to offer an exclusive dining experience featuring Cain Vineyards Wine.

Cain Vineyards Wine Dinner at Monarch

When: Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024 | 6:00 p.m.
Where: Monarch Dallas, 1401 Elm Street, 49th Floor, Dallas
Cost: $350 per person

The event will take place on Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024, at Monarch's 49th-floor location in Dallas and will be attended by Chris Howell and Katie Lazar, winegrowers and co-managers of Cain Vineyards & Winery. This lavish six-course dinner, paired with eight hand-selected wines, is priced at $350 per person.

This culinary event will highlight a library of older vintages, showcasing the estate's history and its elegant, age-worthy Napa Valley cabernet blends from Spring Mountain vineyards. The wines, chosen by Monarch’s Head Sommelier Julie Braunstein in collaboration with Cain Vineyards, will be complemented by a meticulously crafted menu from Executive Chef William Salisbury and Executive Pastry Chef Mariella Bueza. The evening will commence with a champagne reception.

Menu:

Welcome Bite:

- Buffalo mozzarella and caviar

Course 1: Summer Panzanella

- Local lettuces, hearth-grilled summer vegetables, olive oil focaccia

- 2023 Cain “OTO” Old Vine sauvignon blanc

Course 2: Scallops Calabrese

- Chili brodo, crispy eggplant

- 2006 Cain Vineyards, “Cain Five” spring mountain, Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon blend

Course 3: Gnocchi alla Pizzaiolo

- Smoked heirloom cherry tomato sugo, pecorino

- Cain Vineyards 'MV14' Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon blend

Course 4: Branzino

- Zucchini crocchette, olives

- 2008 Cain Vineyards, “Cain Five” spring mountain, Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon blend

Course 5: Rosewood Strip

- Spinaci dal focolare

- 2009 Cain Vineyards, “Cain Five” spring mountain, Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon blend

- 2018 Cain Vineyards, “Cain Five” spring mountain, Napa Valley cabernet sauvignon blend

Course 6: Sfogliatelle

- Sheep's milk ricotta, roasted plums

- 2010 Philip Togni ‘Ca’ Togni’ black hamburg, Napa Valley

With seating limited and demand expected to be high, early reservations are encouraged to secure a spot at this communal-style dining event. Guests are advised to purchase tickets together to ensure they are seated with their party.

For more information and to reserve your spot, visit Monarch’s website.

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