For the Sineann dinner, a somewhat different format was followed in that each table was really it's own mini-wine dinner. Vintner, David O'Reilly chose not to address the group as a whole, but Instead, he spent considerable time at the individual tables which created a pleasantly relaxed and intimate atmosphere. The "one-on-one" relationship between David and the diners definitely encouraged more questions and lots of lively discussions took place. These ran the gamut from wine and food to ecology, Irish history, worms, earwigs, pneumismatics , soccer and more. However, while Mr. O'Reilly seems to be knowledgeable on a wide range of subjects, he is first ,and foremost, a dedicated and talented winemaker. The guests were treated to a truly wonderful selection of intensely flavorful and robust wines from Sineann and Owen Roe. The wine, Chef Gulija's inspired menu, and the conversation really could not have been better and this rather small tasting event ended as a huge success.
Winemaker and Chef enjoy a moment together before the start of the event. The cordial working relationship between the two set the tone for the rest of the evening.
THE PLAZA CAFÉ CANAPES
2001 Pinot Gris "Casa Blanca Vineyard" (Willamette Valley, OR)

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SPICED MAYAN PRAWNS WITH LEMONGRASS-GINGER RISOTTO
2001 Gewurztraminer "Celilo"

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PORCINI DUSTED KING SALMON WITH FAVA PUREE AND
WILD MUSHROOM FOAM
2000 Pinot Noir "Reed & Reynolds"

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LONG ISLAND DUCK BREAST WITH A DUCK CONFIT-BARLEY CAKE
AND A RED WINE- FOIE GRAS SAUCE
2000 Merlot "Hillside"

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PECAN CRUSTED NEW ZEALAND RACK OF LAMB WITH SWEET POTATO PUREE
AND A PLUM-ZINFANDEL SAUCE
2001 Zinfandel "Old Vines"

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STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB "PIZZA" WITH GINGER ICE CREAM
Owen Roe Dessert Wine
David O'ReillyxxxGrape in Goat Cheese Crust xxxxPorcini Dusted SalmonxxxxxxRack of LambxxxxxxxxxxDessert
You can visit Sineann's web site at: www.sineann.com

The Plaza Café's distributor for Sineann wines is :
DOMAINE SELECT WINE ESTATES - New York

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