Mirabelle welcomes August Kessler for our first ever German wine dinner. Kessler is one of the best and most innovative new generation winermakers in the Rheingau. His exceptionally classy wines are Riesling and Pinot Noir from steep sites planted with 40 - 50 year-old vines with low yields. Of course, 2001 has been described as a truly extraordinary vintage and the dinner will be a great chance to examine this great estate and great vintage under the tutelage of an highly regarded German winemaker. And there also might be some pretty good food. Hope to see some of you there. Michael Vilim

Kessler German Wine Dinner

with Owner/Winemaker August Kessler

Tuesday, February 25th, 2003 7pm

Reception

Carpaccio of Ahi Tuna

with Frozen Shiso and Celery Vinaigrette

2001 Riesling Qba Troken

Menu

Poached Smoked Sablefish with Baby Wild Greens,

Rose Potatoes and a Horseradish and Grainy Mustard Viniagrette

2001 Rudesheimer Bisochofsberg Kabinett

Braised Sweetbreads with Truffled Green Lentils,

Celery Root Puree and an Sherry infused Veal Reduction

2001 Rudesheimer Roseneck Spatlese Troken

Potato Wrapped Squab with Seared Hudson Valley Foie Gras,

Squab Jus and a Garlic Froth, Sauteed Wax Beens and Wild Mushrooms

1999 Spatburgunder Qba Troken

2000 "Cuvee Max" Spatburgunder Qba Troken

Cheese Course

Comice and Sekel Pears with

Lone Star "Crottin Aged" Chevre, Morbier and Explorateur

2001 Rudesheimer Berg Schlossberg Spatlese Goldcap

$70.00 per person (all inclusive) Reservations Only, 346 7900

Please pay with personal check or exact amount in cash. If you prefer a credit card,

please make arrangements with Patrick or Michael Vilim when making reservations.