French Wine Tasting Dinner at La Miche in Bethesda, MD August 28, 2008

Join GiraMondo Wine Adventures and La Miche Restaurant for a fantastic dinner and French wine tasting this August! Enjoy a carefully selected dinner menu with wine pairings and presentation by Laurent Guinand, wine educator and GiraMondo president. You will enjoy the following three course menu and wines:

Appetizers:
-Pissaladiere with black truffle
-Pan-seared Noix de Petoncle (Scallops)
-Eggplant Provencale
Accompanying Wines:
- 2006 Chai de Maison Blanche AOC Quincy
- 2005 Domaine Ste Claire AOC Chablis
Entree:
-Soft Shell Crab Provencale
-Grilled Lamb Skewer.
-Ratatouille, Bleu Cheese mashed potatoes.
-Marinated Mushrooms.
Accompanying Wines:
- AOC Chateauneuf du Pape
- 2005 Chateau des Graviers AOC Margaux

Dessert:
-Green Apple Sorbet.
-Macaroons
Accompanying Wine:
- NV Perle de Rose Sparkling Rose

Don’t miss this event as it gives the opportunity to enjoy great French cuisine and learn about French wine with wine expert Laurent Guinand at one of the area’s best French restaurants, La Miche. Laurent has presented over 300 seminars, tastings, and lectures on wine from all over the world. He brings his French upbringing along with a business and consulting background for a truly unique perspective of the wine industry! La Miche is a great restaurant to find authentic and delicious French cuisine in the area and has the perfect ambiance for this unforgettable event.

For more information and ticket purchase, please go to http://www.giramondowine.com/events

Location: 7905 Norfolk Avenue, Bethesda, MD

Official Website: http://www.giramondowine.com/events