The Rhône Valley of France is home to quite the diverse collection of wine grapes and styles, 13 of which go into making world-renowned Châteauneuf du Pape. You can explore some of the small production wines and less famous regions of the famed area at this week’s wine dinner at Forage on Tuesday, August 13th, where wine guru Stan Hilbert has some lovely surprises in store. Check out chef Stan Hilbert’s über Rhône-y menu below, which includes Chicken Liver Mousse Terrine with Shaved Cucumber, Cider Mustard, Crackers and Melon paired with 2021 Marsanne… “Sur le Mont,” Maison Clusel-Roch; and Duck Breast with Charred Cabbage, Roasted Carrots, Pickled Red Onion, Herb Salad and Jus matched with 2022 Côtes Du Rhône “Mon Coeur,” Chave.
Dinner costs $120 per person and you can save your spots here or by giving them a call at 617.576.5444. Spaces are available in the Cambridge dining room between 5:00 and 8:45, and as always there’ll be plenty of bottles to take home after dinner at retail prices, just let your server know so they can pack your vino to go.
Rhône Dinner Menu
OMNIVORE
Chicken Liver Mousse Terrine
Shaved Cucumber, Cider Mustard, Crackers, Melon
2021 Marsanne… “Sur le Mont,” Maison Clusel-Roch
Blistered Cherry Tomato on Toast
Lacto Garlic Chives
2022 Vermentino… “Libre comme l’air” Laura Aillaud
Duck Breast
Charred Cabbage, Roasted Carrots, Pickled Red Onion, Herb Salad, Jus
2022 Côtes Du Rhône “Mon Coeur,” Chave
Lakes Edge, Blue Ledge Farm, VT
Shaved Zucchini, Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette, Capers
2021 Merlot “Suck a Rock” Bock
VEGETARIAN
Green Peppercorn Rubbed Hasselback Tofu
Shaved Cucumber, Cider Mustard, Crackers, Melon
2021 Marsanne… “Sur le Mont,” Maison Clusel-Roch
Blistered Cherry Tomato on Toast
Lacto Garlic Chives
2022 Vermentino… “Libre comme l’air” Laura Aillaud
Mushroom Sausage
Charred Cabbage, Roasted Carrots, Pickled Red Onion, Herb Salad, Jus
2022 Côtes Du Rhône “Mon Coeur,” Chave
Lakes Edge, Blue Ledge Farm, VT
Shaved Zucchini, Lemon Dijon Vinaigrette, Capers
2021 Merlot “Suck a Rock” Bock
