June 22, 2010

A five-course dinner paired with Gemtree Vineyards' biodynamic wines from McLaren Vale, Australia

$85 (including tax & gratuity)

Fruits of the Sea "Down Under"

tiger shrimp, green lip mussel, octopus and balmain ‘bugs’ (lobster) with mango, kiwi and chive blossom-orange vinaigrette, local baby greens

Paired with Gemtree Tadpole Chardonnay 2008

Macadamia  Crusted Barramundi Fillet with Crocodile Chile Curry

cauliflower, Japanese eggplant and golden zucchini, local greens, coconut milk, Vann's spices and golden raisins on black forbidden rice

 Paired with Gemtree Tadpole Shiraz 2008 & Gemtree Bloodstone Shiraz Viognier 2008

Grilled Rack Chops of Australian Lamb

summer ratatouille, chevre cheese brulee, mint pesto rub pommerey mustard demi glace

Paired with Gemtree "The Phantom" Petite Verdot 2008 & Gemtree Luna Roja Tempranillo 2008

Braised Australian Venison

spinach-ricotta gnocchi, Kennet Square mushrooms and local asparagus natural braising jus, shiraz reduction

Paired with Gemtree Cadenzia Grenache/Tempranillo/Shiraz 2006 & Gemtree Uncut Shiraz 2008

Wattleseed Cheesecake

Australian fruit garnish with Roasted Pine Nuts

Served with Freshly Brewed Coffee

 

Retail Wine Prices

10% of all cases of wine (cases can be mixed)

Gemtree Tadpole Chardonnay 2008    $13

Gemtree Tadpole Shiraz 2008    $13

Gemtree Bloodstone Shiraz Viognier 2008     $15

Gemtree "The Phantom" Petit Verdot 2008    $22.50

Gemtree Luna Roja Tempranillo 2008    $22.50

Gemtree Caudenzia Grenache/Tempranillo/Shiraz 2006    $20

Gemtree Uncut Shiraz 2008     $24.50

The Dogwood
911 W. 36th Street
Baltimore, MD 21211