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French Wine Tasting Dinner
 Akwa (Santa Monica)
  Wednesday, May 30  |  7pm
1st course

Maine Lobster Salad with Fava Beans, White Asparagus,
Cherry Tomatoes, Citrus Vinaigrette

'05 Claude Michot, Pouilly Fumé, Loire Valley
one of the best vintages for Sauvignon Blanc...
Claude Michot is neighbour to famous winemaker Didier Daguenau!


2nd course

Halibut with Summer Vegetables
Preserved Meyer Lemon Sauce

'04 Chateau de la Preuille, Chardonnay, Loire Valley
crisp, refreshing.. great summery wine!


3rd course

Stuffed Quail served with Baby Spinach and Brioche
Quail Jus

'04 Saisons de Beauchene, Cotes du Rhone
a unique blend of Grenache and Syrah:
very traditional from the South of "La Vallee du Rhone"


4th course

Prime New York Steak with Potato Leek Gratin, Baby Carrots
Bordelaise Sauce

'03 Chateau La Gravette Lacombe, Medoc (Bordeaux)
ever heard of Meritage? This is one! Try this typical blend from Bordeaux region
made with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot...


5th course

Vanilla Crème Brulée

'98 Chateau La Grave, Sainte-Croix-du-Mont (Bordeaux)
enjoy the quintessence of this dessert wine from Bordeaux...
 Where?
  Akwa
  1413 5th Street
  Santa Monica, CA 90401
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  When?
  Wednesday, May 30
 cocktail at 7pm
 dinner at 7:30pm

  How much?
  $65 a person (wine samples
 included, tax and gratuities
 are additional)

  Interested?
 Question?
  to RSVP please call the
 restaurant at 310 656 9688
 or email Jean-Baptiste at
  wineaficio@yahoo.com
Come enjoy the loungy dining atmosphere of Akwa and
indulge yourself for a few hours while you taste great
wine & food pairings... Bon Appetit!