Galatoire’s Wine Dinner to Feature Swanson Vineyards

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NEW ORLEANS – On Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2009, Clarke and Elizabeth Swanson of Swanson Vineyards will host a five-course wine dinner at Galatoire’s Restaurant, 209 Bourbon Street.

The dinner will include the following pairings:

Hors d’Oeuvres
Salon Rosato 2008
Pinot Grigio, Napa Valley 2007
Table d’Hôte
Jumbo Lump Crabmeat Galette, Baby Lettuces, Ravigote Sauce
Chardonnay, Oakville 2006

Seared Duck Breast “Grand Mere,” Mushrooms, Bacon, Parisienne Potatoes
Merlot, Oakville 2005

Braised Lamb Shank, Flageolet Beans, Pommes Puree, Rosemary Jus
“Alexis” Cabernet Sauvignon, Oakville 2005
Salon Sangiovese, Oakville 2005

Pumpkin Cheesecake with Spiced Pecans
“Tardif” Late Harvest Chardonnay, Oakville 2005


The dinner will start at 7 p.m. and will cost $100 per person, inclusive of tax and gratuity. For reservations, please contact Christi Gaudet at 504.525.2021, This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Family-owned for five generations, Galatoire’s has remained committed to culinary excellence since 1905 and will celebrate its 105th anniversary in 2010. In 2008, the Zagat Survey named Galatoire’s as the most popular restaurant in New Orleans for the second consecutive year and Galatoire’s wine list received the Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator Magazine. In 2005, the James Beard Foundation presented Galatoire’s with its San Pellegrino Outstanding Restaurant Award. For more information on Galatoire’s, visit www.galatoires.com