Aura teams up with Chief Winemaker, Randall Grahm
On February 15, Aura at The Seaport Hotel will host a wine dinner with Bonny Doon Vineyards as part of the 23rd annual Boston Wine Expo, one of the country’s biggest and most respected celebrations of wine, food and culture.
This California-based vineyard produces premium wines from both domestic and old world vineyards with distinctive yet expressive flavors. Aura will team up with Bonny Doon’s chief winemaker, Randall Grahm, to host a four-course dinner featuring signature cuisine paired with Randall’s selections from the Bonny Doon winery.
The menu will be presented as follows in Aura:
FIRST COURSE
Arugula Salad
Fig Jam, Spiced Almonds, Asiago Cheese, Seaport Honey Vinaigrette
-or-
Oysters 3 Ways
Baked With Basil Sabayon, Fried with Sesame & Wakame, Raw with Pomegranate Granite
2012 Bonny Doon, Albarino
SECOND COURSE
Shellfish Panache
Curry, Coconut, Little Neck Clams, Mussels, Baby Shrimp
-or-
Lobster & Asparagus Risotto
2011 Bonny Doon, Le Cigare Blanc
THIRD COURSE
Roast Poussin
Butternut and Caramelized Onion Sformato, Charred Cauliflower
-or-
Roasted Beef Tenderloin
Herbed Spaetzle, Baby Carrots, Bleu Cheese
2008 Bonny Doon, Le Cigare Volant
DESSERT COURSE
Chocolate Ganache Cake with Crème Pistachio and Candied Black Pepper Pistachios
2011 Vol des Anges, Late Harvest
WHERE: Aura at The Seaport Hotel
One Seaport Lane, Boston
WHEN: Saturday, February 15, at 7:00pm
COST: $85 per person (excludes tax & gratuity)
HOW: Reservation required by calling Aura at 617.385.4300.
MORE INFO: Presented by Boston Guild of Oenophilists, the 23rd annual Boston Wine Expo takes place at The Seaport World Trade Center over President’s Day weekend (February 15 and 16, 2014). One of the country’s biggest and most respected celebrations of wine, food and culture, this year’s lineup includes sips from international vineyards, culinary tastings, reserve lounges and VIP experiences, interactive seminars, celebrity chef demonstrations, and more. For more information, please visit: www.wineexpoboston.com.
ABOUT THE BOSTON WINE EXPO:
Founded in 1991 by the Boston Guild of Oenophilists, the Boston Wine Expo has grown into one of the most well-known and respected wine events in the country. Over $1,300,000 has been donated to local charities by the Guild including Tufts Medical Center’s Summer Camp Program for Children with Disabilities – the major beneficiary. Over 27 local charities have benefited from the Expo over the event’s history. Other organizations that have received considerable funding include the New England Center for Homeless Veterans, Dana Farber Cancer Institute’s Pan Mass Challenge and the Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless. For more information, please visit: www.wineexpoboston.com.
