This year’s spring dinner was toasted in with the threat of snow! Perhaps instead of “Spring Fling,” we should have titled it, “Hey Baby, It’s Cold Outside.” Although it was chilly outside, we stoked up the fire inside, slowly stewed the Rabbit Ragout, and poured our guests some of the Chateau’s most heart-warming wines.

Executive Chef Janet Hedstrom invited Head Winemaker Bob Bertheau to select the wines, while she created some very innovative dishes to showcase them -- from Strawberry Risotto to Indian-spiced Halibut with English Pea Puree & Pistachios. We had such a lovely time, we forgot all about the impending snow. (Well, except for poor Kurt, who was grilling lamb spiedini outside singing, “Stormy Weather.”)

......



Fried Ricotta Cakes with Tomatoes & Basil

Indian-Spiced Halibut with English Pea Puree & Pistachios on Crispy Wontons

Asian Flavored Duck “Sticks”

Domaine Ste. Michelle Blanc de Blancs Sparkling, Columbia Valley



......



Seared Wild King Salmon with Ginger Broth & Spring Vegetables

Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen 2007 Eroica Riesling, Columbia Valley

......



Semolina Gnocchi with Rabbit Ragout, Fava Beans & Arugula

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2006 Canoe Ridge Estates Chardonnay, Columbia Valley

......



Strawberry Risotto with Pancetta & Parmesan Crisp

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2007 Nellie’s Garden Dry Rose, Columbia Valley

......



Grilled Lamb & Spring Onion Spiedini with Sauteed Baby Artichokes, Hedgehog Mushrooms & Fingerling Potatoes

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2005 Meritage Artist Series, Columbia Valley
Chateau Ste. Michelle 2005 Ethos Syrah, Columbia Valley



......



Orange Almond Cake with Mascarpone Cream, Strawberry-Rhubarb Compote & Orange Tuille

Chateau Ste. Michelle 2006 Late Harvest Riesling, Columbia Valley


......