Chef Paul Mattison Shows Off His Wine Pairing Skills

September 23, 2009

There are a few chefs here in Sarasota who can make pairing great wine and great food seem effortless. Chef Paul Mattison is one of them.

On Friday, September 25th Mattison’s Forty-One will be showcasing Chef Paul’s pairing skills at their Premium Wine Pairing Dinner. Guests will be treated to a specially prepared five course meal paired with some exceptional California wines.

Have I got your taste buds attention now? Here’s a look at the menu for the evening.

Yellow Fin Tuna Tartare
cucumber, shiso leaf, citrus ponzu, sesame crisp served with a 2007 Morgan Metallico Chardonnay, Monterey, California

Butter Poached Halibut
sake braised bok choy, oyster mushrooms, vanilla-coconut beurre blanc,
spiced pineapple syrup served with a 2006 ZD Chardonnay, California

Seared Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast
sweet potato and scallion risotto, drunken cherries, five spice cream served with a 2005 Rutz Cellars Maison Grand Cru Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley, California

Wild Mushroom Crusted Beef Tenderloin
basil mashed potato, haricot verts, almonds, truffle-cognac demi served with a 2005 Caravan Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, California

Vermont Maple Semifreddo
hazelnut tuile and Frangelico syrup served with a Taylor Fladgate 10yr Tawny Port

The cost for the evening is $65.00 per person. Reservations are required and space is limited. This should be a fantastic event.