Charcuterie of Duck ~ proscuitto, pate and rillette with traditional garniture
Paired with 2006 Howell Mountain Merlot, Napa Valley, Ca. | 
Main course ~ A Study of Veal: grilled filet on portobello mushroom, slow-braised mini osso bucco with aligot potatoes, and crispy sweetbreads on bed of organic baby spinach. Paired with 2005 Howell Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon and 2006 Howell Mountain “Trio,” Napa Valley, Ca. | 
Bittersweet Chocolate Brioche Bread Pudding with blasck currant ice cream. Paired with 2004 Howell Mountain Simpatico, Meritage, Napa Valley, Ca. | 
(l to r) George Bravante and Sal Badalamenti of Bravante Vineyards; Jim Ream, CEO of ExpressJet; and Larry Kellner, president of Continental Airlines | 
Carpaccio of Hawaiian Hamachi ~ petite citrus salad, pickled ramps and sesame tuiles. Paired with 2006 Howell Mountain Merlot, Napa Valley, Ca. | 
(l to r) Teresa Byrne-Dodge, editor/publisher of My Table magzaine; John Sheely, chef/owner of Mockingbird Bistro; Jessica Rossman; Gordon Bethune; and George Bravante of Bravante Vineyards |
