Pessagno Winery at Point Pinos Grill Thursday May 29th

May 20, 2014 - PRLog -- Pessagno Winery at Point Pinos Grill Thursday May 29th

Pacific Grove, CA,– Point Pinos Grill, managed by local gourmet caterer AQUA TERRA Culinary, is hosting a winemakers dinner with Pessagno Winery Thursday, May 29th beginning at 6 p.m.  The wine makers dinner will be $75.00 per person, exclusive of tax and tip. Reservations are strongly recommended, by calling Point Pinos Grill at (831) 648-5774.

Menu includes:

HORS D’OEUVRES

·         Spiced Popcorn CURRY, SMOKED PAPRIKA

·         Spring Vegetable Chips LEMON AIOLI

·         Naked Oyster

·         2012 Riesling – La Estancia Vineyard

4 COURSE SERVED DINNER

·         Almond Dusted Crispy Soft Shell Crab

·         CARROT NAGE, SAUTÉED PEA TENDRILS, TOY BOX CARROTS

·         2010 Chardonnay - Intrinity

·         California Rabbit Galantine

·         GRUYERE, ASPARAGUS AND MUSHROOM BREAD PUDDING, PINOT NOIR POACHED CHERRIES, PAN JUS

·         2012 Pinot Noir - Central Avenue Vineyard

·         Pork Trio:

·         Bacon and Leek Fritter ~ Llano Seco Monte Cristo ~ Flat Iron

·         STRAWBERRY RHUBARB COULIS, BASIL OIL

·         2011 Estate Pinot Noir - Four Boys Vineyard

·         Apricot and Blue Cheese Tart

·         PISTACHIO AND ORANGE CRISP, FOIE GRAS ICE CREAM

·         2011 Late Harvest Orange Muscat

I have never been so impressed by a culinary team and their creativity. This will be one of the best dinners we have ever hosted.

– Tony Pessagno

AQUA TERRA Culinary manages Point Pinos Grill, and recently won “Best Of” for Catering in the Monterey County Weekly by consistently providing a customized culinary experience.

“We achieve this by:

·         Focusing on the food.

·         Taking a seasonal, creative approach to our food.

·         Creating a client specific menu for every event and venue.

·         Providing peace of mind through competent, reliable service.

·         Engaging and educating our local community.”

Point Pinos Grill, located next to the PG Golf Links at 79 Asilomar Blvd. Pacific Grove, is a new local favorite with an ocean view in Pacific Grove with fresh, local ingredients and innovative menu prepared under the supervision of Head Chef Shane Griffin.

If you would like more information about this press release or Point Pinos Grill, please contact Diane Kleindienst at (831) 648-5774.