On Tuesday, August 25, Monarch Restaurant will be hosting an Australian Wine Dinner at 6:30PM. Chef Josh Galliano and staff will be prepare five courses and each will be paired with wine for $65 per person (not including tax and gratuity). One of the winemakers may be attending, depending on this travel arrangements to the States

Monarch Australian Wine Dinner Menu

Amuse
Barramundi Ceviche
Szechuan peppercorn, basil
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Oysters on the Half Shell
cantaloupe granita, yuzu vinaigrette
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Marinated Crab Claw
semi-dried tomato, feta, black olive oil

2008 Grosset Watervale, Riesling, Watervale/Claire Valley

First
Big Eye Tuna
herbed ricotta gnocchi, cockles, forest mushrooms, chorizo vinaigrette

2008 Hewitson Lulu, Sauvignon Blanc, Adelaide

Second
Braised Rabbit Ballotine
black garlic, collard greens, aigo boulido

2006 Tir na N’og OV, Grenache, McLaren Vale

Third
Akudjura Crusted Lamb
creamed corn, heirloom tomatoes, huitlacoche beurre blanc

2005 Elderton Command, Shiraz, Barossa Valley

Fourth
Passion Fruit
camembert terrine, macadamia brittle, passion fruit mousse, white chocolate sorbet

2008 Mount Horrocks Cordon Cut, Riesling, Clare Valley