Aqua's Chef Wine Dinner,  part of The Beaufort Wine and Food Event

Featuring the wines of Hook & Ladder Winery represented by owner Michael De Loach.
These fantastic wines will be  paired with the cuisine of Jason Smith owner of Seaboard 18 Raleigh, and
Vance Buffington our own Executive Chef  here at Aqua.

Reception

Apple beignet with citrus crème fraiche
Chardonnay, 2006, Russian River Valley

Scallop trio
Rosemary seared scallop with apricot chutney, scallop “ravioli” with herbed goat’s cheese and roasted tomato,
Caribbean scallop ceviche
The Tillerman-White Wine Blend, 2005 Russian River Valley

 Amuse Bouche

 Ashley Farms pheasant ravioli with caramelized onion spinach and grano padano cheese
Zinfandel, 2004, Russian River Valley, Estate Grown

 Tasmanian Hawaiian salmon seared in rice paper with a fried rice timbale, porcini mushroom sauté and soy-berry drizzle
Pinot Noir, 2006, Russian River Valley

 Basil panna cotta with mint-pineapple soup and fresh orange
Gewurztraminer, 2007, Russian River Valley, Estate Grown

 $110 per person ( A major portion  of your  ticket goes to the benefactors to the Beaufort Wine and Food Weekend which this year is
the Beaufort Historical Association and the Friends of the Maritime Museum)

Only 40 Seats Available.   Tickets Sold in advance only.  No tickets will be available at the door

Buy online at www.beaufortwineandfood.com