Winemakers 2010 – Olde Yard Village Virgin Gorda
Saturday, December 4th
Olde Yard Village, Virgin Gorda – Five Course Gourmet Meal
The Olde Yard Village Restaurant also known as the Village Cafe & Restaurant is located in the middle of the Olde Yard Village community in The Valley,Virgin Gorda. The restaurant also known for its beautiful pool setting and for being surrounded by lush gardens is known for its excellent Caribbean inspired cuisine. It is also known for its great guest service that has guests repeatedly coming back to sample different dishes on the menu.
While guests arrived and mingled they enjoyed the wonderful creations of Chef Clif Holt of Little Savannah Restaurant and Bar in Birmingham, Alabama. Chef Holt made delicious Smoked Salmon Cakes and Oysters on the half shell with a champagne sauce
Paired with the delightful treats
2007 Riesling Premium SparklingWine Mosel brut, Winery Kirsten
Chef Brownman of Olde Yard Village Restaurant treated the guests to some local flavors of Coconut Curry Crab in a Spring Roll Shell, Pineapple and Mango Chutney, drizzled with Basil, Parsley and Dill Oil
Paired with Chef Brownman’s dish
2007 Riesling Premium SparklingWine Mosel brut, Winery Kirsten
The first course was compliments of Chef Roberto Treviño of Buda Tai Restaurant in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Guests enjoyed, Seared Ahi Tuna with Winter Salad and Kombu Sauce
Pairings for the first course
2009 Tiara Branco, Niepoort
2008 Beaune Blanc du Chateau, Bouchard Pere et Fils
Celebrity Chef Anne Burrell of Food Network created the second course for the guests, she served, Farotto(faro grain cooked as risotto) with Rock Shrimp Lemon and Herbs
Pairings for the second course
2007 Riesling Laurentiuslay Spätlese Mosel,Winery Kirsten
2007 Rock Star Blanc, Rock Wall Wines
The Third Course, Chef Dean of Olde Yard Village Restaurant made a delicious Peppery Spice Rubbed Grouper,West Indian Rice Pilaf, Passion Fruit Sauce
Pairings for the third course
2007 Gavi, Michele Chiarlo
2007 Redoma Rose
Serving the fourth course was Chef Alex Yates, Owner and Chef at The Restaurant at Leverick Bay. He served to the guests, Magalitsa Pork Tenderloin with Potatoes Gratin, Huckleberry Sauce
Pairings with the fourth course
2004 Barolo Cannubi, Michele Chiarlo
2008 Sonoma Zin, Rock Wall Wines
The always amazing Heidi Benyair, Pastry Chef at The Restaurant at Leverick Bay made another wonderful treat of Lemongrass Brulee with Pineapple and Rum
Pairings with the fifth course
2009 Riesling Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Spätlese
2008 Chardonnay Santa Lucia Mountains, Rock Wall Wines
