Memories

of

Société Mondiale du Vin

at

Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel

tasting the wines of

Ric Forman

including

Forman Vineyard

and

Rossi-Wallace

21 March 2009

             

 

Ritz-Carlton, Laguna Niguel, California

Forman Vineyard

Rossi-Wallace Wines

 

 

Cheryl Emmolo and Ric Forman

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There is a story to this vine...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chef Rob Wilson was preparing our menu
with
a very serious ski injury.

 

 

Hors D’Oeuvres

Spiced Seared Ahi Tuna, English Cucumber, Papaya Relish

Kumamoto Oysters, Citrus Granite, Coriander Leaves

Chilled Dungeness Crab, Avocado Mousse, Honey Pepper Cone

Saffron Poached Potato, Crème Fraiche, Caviar

 

 

First

Duo of

Diver Scallop, Avocado, Mango, Micro Cilantro,

Spiced Pineapple Coulis

Grilled Ocean Rose Abalone, Granny Smith Apple,

Citrus Vanilla Vinaigrette, Micro Celery

 

 

Second

Coffee Scented California Squab, Wild Mushroom Foie Gras Tart

Cherry Gastrique

 

 

Third

Dry-Aged New York Au Poivre,

Fresh Corn Polenta, Spiced Shallot Marmalade,

Heirloom Carrots, Cabernet Demi Glace

 

 

Fourth

Duo of

Frozen Chocolate Fromage Blanc Soufflé

Warm Chocolate Cake, Citrus Vanilla Bean Sauce

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The story of the vine...

... is pending a complete explanation ...

... from Ric.