Paul Marcus Wines + BayWolf Dinner with Rhône producer Jean-Marc Espinasse Thursday, March 18, 2010, 6:30-9:30 PM BayWolf 3853 Piedmont Avenue Oakland, CA 94611 For directions, click here. For reservations or more information, contact Paul Marcus Wines.

Great food from BayWolf; great wines from the Rhône and Champagne

Jean-Marc pruning.

The next PMW wine dinner will take place at the BayWolf on Thursday, March 18 at 6:30 PM. This dinner features the wines of Domaine Rouge-Bleu in the southern Rhône, as well as Châteauneuf-du-Pape from Domaine du Banneret and Champagne from André Clouet.

The irrepressible Jean-Marc Espinasse will be at the dinner to pour and talk about his wines and help us enjoy a convivial evening.

The wines:

+ Domaine Rouge-Bleu Rosé 2009
+ André Clouet Champagne Grande Réserve, Brut Grand Cru
+ Domaine Rouge-Bleu 'Dentelle' 2008
+ Domaine Rouge-Bleu 'Mistral' 2008
+ Domaine du Banneret Châteauneuf-du-Pape 2006

The food:

Chefs Michael Wild and Louis Le Gassic have prepared a seasonal menu to accompany the wines:

Appetizers (with Rouge-Bleu Rosé):
Appetizer platter, including duck liver flan, olives, almonds, and two other items to be determined.

First course (with Clouet Champagne):
Swordfish, French lentils, and saffron beurre blanc.

Second course (with Rouge-Bleu Dentelle and Mistral):
Spring lamb with fava beans, minted peas, and fried artichokes
-or-
Meyer lemon fettuccine, with peas, favas and marjoram.

Cheese course (with Banneret Châteauneuf):
Cheeses to be determined.

Dessert:
Cookies and coffee.

Old vine.

We will gather at the BayWolf between 6:30 and 7:00 to enjoy Rouge-Bleu Rosé and appetizers. Dinner will begin around 7:00.

The total cost, including all five courses and five, is $75 ($95 with tax and tip). Payment to PMW in advance is required to reserve your place.

For reservations or more information, contact Paul Marcus Wines:
phone: 510-420-1005
e-mail: info@paulmarcuswines.com

BayWolf is located at 3853 Piedmont Avenue in Oakland. For a map, click here.