Araka Restaurant In Clayton Announces Qupe Wine Dinner April 13, 2010

Araka Restaurant in Clayton to host four-course Qupé Wine Dinner featuring Qupé’s assistant wine maker Gavin Chanin paired with specially created menu by Araka Chef Mark Curran.

First Course: Roasted Beets, Goat Cheese, Raspberries, Hazelnuts
Wine Pairing: 2008 Qupé Marsanne
Second Course: Butter Poached Maine Lobster, Prosciutto, Pasta, English Peas
Wine Pairing: 2008 Qupé Bien Nacido Cuvee
Third Course: Barbequed Quail, Creamy Polenta, Swiss Chard, Huckleberries
Wine Pairing: 2006 Purisma Mountain Grenache
Fourth Course: Grilled Kobe Sirloin and Braised Short Rib, Celery Root Puree, Chantrelles, Grilled Romaine
Wine Pairing: 2005 Qupé Bien Nacido Hillside Block Syrah