Passing Time Wine Dinner
Guests joined us for an unforgettable evening with Passing Time Winery co-founder and former NFL quarterback Damon Huard. They experienced his personal stories and journey into winemaking as you savor award-winning Washington wines. The wines were perfectly paired with a six-course menu crafted by the talented El Gaucho Bellevue Culinary team. It was an exclusive opportunity to indulge in exceptional wines, delicious cuisine, and an evening of storytelling from a sports legend.
Menu
Welcome
2022 Columbia Valley Chardonnay
Amuse Bouche
seared jumbo scallop, celery root puree, hazelnut-currant gremolata, crispy pancetta
seared foie gras, blini, pomegranate gastrique
Course Two
2022 Block 1311 Cabernet Sauvignon
Grilled Squab
chicory & herb salad, chestnuts, ancient grains, apple vinaigrette
Course Three
2022 Horse Heaven Hills Merlot
Rabbit, both ballotine and rillette
blood orange gelee, pickled fall vegetables
Course Four
2022 Red Mountain Cabernet Sauvignon
Peppercorn Crusted Petit New York Strip
three cheese creamy polenta, braised cippolini onions, roasted heirloom carrots, cabernet demi-glace
Course Five
2022 Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet Sauvignon
Braised Lamb Shank
mustard greens, forest mushrooms, ricotta gnudi
Course Six
Butter Pecan Cheesecake
candied pecans and salted caramel
Paired with a cocktail of Laird’s 5 Year Bottled in Bond Apple Brandy, Benedictine, & St Elizabeth Allspice Dram
