Please join us for Origins & Pairings, a sublime exploration of wine and food pairing at its most imaginative. Our friend and culinary guide, Chef Christian Ephrem, has taken up the challenge of creating wildly unexpected food and wine combinations. Chef Christian’s menu blends international techniques with ingredients that sparkle and cross culinary borders. He himself has traveled to more than 40 countries in search of flavor and inspiration.
Each course is paired with wines from Roserock, Domaine Drouhin Oregon, and Maison Joseph Drouhin. Chef Christian will share the story behind each dish, followed by a conversation about the pairing—why it works, and what it reveals. And to finish, we go deep into the library for the 2012 Cuvée Louise Pinot Noir, a perfect way to end a lovely lunch experience.
Rooted in place. Inspired by travel. Designed to spark your palate.
Snacks
Chicken Muchomo
Red Curry Hazelnut Sauce, Pickled Strawberries, Charred Snow Peas
Tuna Cone
Pickled Ginger, Chili Mayo, Scallion Grass
– 2024 Roserock Rosé
Second
Tempura Asparagus
Asparagus Foam, Yuzu Kosho, Shiro Miso Vinaigrette, Shaved Vegetables
– 2021 Roserock Chardonnay
Third
Halibut Tagine
Preserved Lemon, Walla Walla Onions, Green Olive Tapenade, Apricot Couscous, Pomegranate Glaze
– 2022 Joseph Drouhin Saint-Véran
Fourth
Black Curry With Braised Copa
Tamarind, Coconut Roti, Coriander Raita, Carolina Gold Rice
– 2017 Roserock Zéphirine Pinot Noir
Fifth
Lamb Tibs
Grilled Saddle, Sukumawiki, Tomato Sils, Citrus, Shitor
– 2018 Pinot Noir Dundee Hills
Sixth
Tiramisu
Ethiopian Coffee, Mascarpone Cream, Dark Chocolate
– 2012 Pinot Noir Louise