Join The Restaurant at 1900 for a special end-of-year dinner with four courses and wine pairings from the ever talented Chef Linda Duerr, and wines paired by our own tannic powerhouse, Doug Frost.
Beyond the bold château in Bordeaux and the major maisons in Champagne, France has multitudes of exciting yet rare wines, waiting to be (re)discovered. Did you know that all white Burgundy isn’t necessarily Chardonnay? Have you ever heard of a grape called Mourvèdre?
Together, we will explore the hidden vinous corners of 'La Belle France' through a hand-picked
selection of rare French wines, brought to us by North Berkeley Imports. With more than 40 years in the fine wine business, North Berkeley Imports represents more than 100 dynamic, talented growers from France and Italy. The company has recently been named "Importer of the Year".
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WELCOME WINE
Frédéric Magnien 'St. Jacques' Blanc 2020 Marsannay Burgundy, France
FIRST COURSE
Poached Oysters
compressed apple and white asparagus, champagne sabayon, ossetra caviar
Pairing: Domaine de Noiré 'Amphora' Blanc 2020 Chinon Loire, France
SECOND COURSE
Roasted Breast of Squab
black truffles, apple and radicchio farrotto, carrot porcini purée
Pairings: Domaine Musset-Roullier ‘Les Neuf Vingt' Anjou Rouge 2021 Loire, France
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Domaine Jean Vesselle Bouzy Rouge 2012 Champagne, France
THIRD COURSE
Ginger and Soy Glazed Short Rib of Beef
roasted carrot polenta croutons, crispy shiitakes and sage
Pairing: Château de Pibarnon Bandol Rouge 2020 Provence, France
FOURTH COURSE
Foie Gras Pan Perdu
pear jam, chocolate-pear truffle, stilton
Pairing: Grande Maison ‘Cuvèe du Château' 2015 Monbazillac, France
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Menu details coming soon!
$150 per person, plus tax and gratuity
Since its founding in 1979, North Berkeley Imports has sourced authentic, expressive wines from France and Italy, destined for leading restaurants and wine shops as well as private cellars across the country. With a retail store in Berkeley, California and offices in Europe, our team is dedicated to providing customers with top-notch service and the finest wine selections the world over.