2004 Menus

228th Quarterly Dinner

Reception

  • 2003 Txakoli Txomin Etxaniz, Txacoli de Guetaria, Spain
  • Trilogy of Gazpachos
    Cucumber, Sweet Corn and Avocado & White Gazpacho
  • 2003 Vina Marian Blanc, Rueda, Spain

Speaker and Award Presentation

  • Chicken and Smoked Sausage Paella
  • 1990 Vosne Romanèe Les Reas , Burgundy
  • 2002 Terrazas Malbec Reserva, Mendoza, Argentina

Tribute and Toast to Dr. Bill Dickerson

  • 1992 Dickerson Vineyard Merlot
  • Lamb Loin stuffed with Mortadella
    Ratatouille of Vegetables
    Fondant Potatoes
  • 2001 Bodegas Emilio Moro Tinto,
    Ribera delDuero Spain,
  • 2002 Iby Blaufrankisch,
    Hochacker, Burgenland, Austria
  • Selection of Spanish Cheeses with
    Poached Pears and Candied Walnuts
  • 1988 La Jota, Howell Mountain Cabernet

SPEAKER: Dr. Francois M. Booyse, Professor of Medicine and Director of Molecular Cardiology at the University of Alabama,Birmingham and recently named Director of the Center for Wine and Cardiovascular Health, has led a team of over seventeen researchers in exploring the cellular, molecular and genetic mechanisms by which wine components reduce and prevent heart disease. Dr. Booyse will speak on:

"New emerging insights into the molecular basis of moderate wine consumption and reduced risk for heart disease"

Chef: Clayton van Hooijdonk
Food Chair: David Newhouse M.D.
Wine Chair: Lawrence Dennen M.D

227 Quarterly Dinner
The Olympic Club on Lakeside Menu

Appetizers

  • Liptauer Pretzels
  • Navarro White Riesling 2002 Anderson Valley

First Course

  • Grilled Skatewing on Oxtail Bests,
  • Herb Salad and Pancetta
  • Emrich-Schönleber Monziger
  • Frühlingsplätzchen 2002 Spätlese

Second Course

  • Black Truffle German Potato Salad with Foie Gras and Lamb Lettuce
  • Navarro Pinot Noir 2001 Methode Ancienne Anderson Valley

Main Course

  • Saddle of Roasted Suckling Pig
  • Krautwickel Cabbage Rolls stuffed with
  • Duck and Dates
  • Beringer, Knights Valley Cabernet 1991

Dessert

  • Silver leafed Chocolate Fudge Slice Caduceus with Pecan Ice Cream and Pistachios
  • Coffee or Tea

226th. Quarterly Dinner
July 10th. 2004
Palio d'Asti, San Francisco

La Cucina Nobile

Apribocche Mouth Openers

Prosciutto San Daniele e Melone
Friuli Aged Ham and Melon
and
Crostini con Fegato Grasso di Mare e Bottarga
Monkfish Foie Gras and Sicilian Caviar on Toast
and
Gamberi Coperti
Grilled Pancetta wrapped Shrimp
2002 Col Sandago Prosecco Extra Dry

Antipasto Before the Meal

Carpaccio di Pesche e Fegato Grasso
Thinly Sliced White Nectarines and Marsala Poached Foie Gras with Spiced Toasted Almonds, Mâchè and Black Pepper

1995 Tokaji Tuttonyos

Primo First Course

Mezzelune alla Monferrina
Fontina and Almond Filled Half Moon Ravioli in Broth with Spinach and White Truffle Essence

2001 Lenotti Bardolino Superiore "Le Olle"

Secondo Second Course

Caprino e Fagioli Freschi
Cassoulet of Braised Local Baby Goat with Fresh Cranberry Beans, Tiny Tomatoes, Celery and Garlic
Crostini with Currant Almond Chutney
1997 Badia di Morrona

Formaggi Cheese Course

Toma di Capra
Aged Goats Milk Cheese from Piemonte
1988 Chateau Monbrison, Margaux

Dolce Sweet Finish

Tartufi di Cioccolato
Housemade Chocolate Truffles

65th ANNUAL DINNER MENU
Ritz Carlton
Wednesday 28th. January 2004

Summary of Event: The Ritz-Carlton always provides a memorable event and this was our annual black tie affair. John de Luca, currently Executive Vice Chairman following 28 years as President and CEO of Wine Institute spoke about "The Effects of the Repeal of Prohibition Seventy Years Later". It was noted that Dr. Hilliard Katz has been a member for exactly 50 years and he was presented with an award, as was Dr. Robert Blumberg for the outstanding job he has done over the years in managing the wine cellar and tasting events. There is currently a total of 11 members who joined the society in the 1950's and have kept up their membership continuously. Dr. Marvin Epstein and Dr. Ellen Mack certainly took their Food and Wine Chair duties very seriously and we thank them and all the others for their participation in this past year.

Menu

  • Spiced Squab with Onion Compote Croutons
  • Wild Mushroom and Fontina Cheese in Puff Pastry
  • 1998 J Vintage Brut, Russian River Valley

Dinner 7.30pm

  • Chestnut Mushroom Bisque
  • 2001 Papapietro Perry Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
  • 1999 Lynmar Requiem Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley*
  • Veal Chop with Pancetta Lardon
  • Truffle Reduction
  • Whipped Potatoes
  • Bouquet of Winter Vegetables
  • 2001 Russian Hill Syrah, Ellen's Block, Russian River Valley*

TRADITIONAL TASTING

  • 1983 Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon*
  • Black Forest a la Ritz
  • 2001 Mas Amiel, Maury France*

Speaker

  • John de Luca, Wine Institute

225th. Trial Dinner
WORLD TRADE CLUB
7th. April 2004

  • Pol Roger NV Champagne
  • Crabmeat and Celery Root on Melon Ring with Sesame Dressing
  • 2001 MacRostie Chardonnay, Carneros
  • Roasted Monkfish, Cardinal Sauce
  • 2001 Franklin Family Chardonnay, Napa Valley
  • Roasted sliced Bison Sirloin with roasted Shallot Bordelaise Sauce
  • Haricots Verts, Mashed Potatoes
  • 1988 Chateau Ducru Beaucaillou, St. Julien
  • Gateau St. Honorè
  • Sauternes