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Ancient Oak Cellars Wine Dinner at Ember at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort

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Join Ember at We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort for a special dinner celebrating Ancient Oak Cellars, where winemaker Greg La Follette crafts family-farmed, native-ferment wines from Russian River Valley and Sonoma Mountain. $145 ++/ per person. Champagne reception at 6 pm, dinner at 7 pm. For reservations, go to OpenTable.

Amuse
Nantucket Bay Scallops with Chimichurri
First Course
Roasted Squab Breast
Squab Leg Ragout / Licorice Compressed Watermelon / Endive Marmalade / Foie Gras Emulsion
Ancient Oak, Chardonnay Russian River Valley California, 2018   
Second Course
Pan Seared Pink Snapper with Artichoke Barigoule / Argentinian Pink Shrimp / Braised Fennel
Ancient Oak, Pinot Noir “Seibert Vineyard” Russian River Valley California, 2018 
Intermezzo
Carrot-Yuzu Sorbet
Entree 
Bone Marrow Crusted Westholme Wagyu Beef Cheek
Roasted Maitake / Mustard Greens / Cauliflower Puree / Fallot Whole Grain / Red Wine Sauce
Ancient Oak, “To Ergon” Sonoma Mountain California, 2013 
Dessert
Peanut Butter Mousse Crunch with Toasted Peanuts / Dry Caramel / Opalay Chocolate
Ancient Oak, Pinot Noir Russian River Valley California, 2018