AXR Napa Valley - Limited Seating High-End Event
| Course | Pairing / Description | Wine |
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| Hors D’oeuvres |
Lobster Roll Crostini
Prosciutto Wrapped Date with Goat Cheese
Varietal composition: 100% Sauvignon Blanc The extraordinary Oak Knoll single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc is vibrant, expressive and versatile. Fantastic as an aperitif, yet complex and layered enough to pair with a wide variety of culinary dishes. An aromatic explosion of citrus flowers and tropical fruit like pineapple with crushed rocks. The palate is crisp with a fresh entrance evolving on a mineral mid-palate with crushed fruit like peach and apricot and lingering on grapefruit and starfruit. James Suckling 92 points. |
AXR Sauvignon Blanc 2022
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| Salad Course |
Arugula Salad with Burrata, Cucumber Ribbon, White Vinaigrette. and Pesto
Varietal Composition: 100% Chardonnay This Chardonnay provides a well-rounded and balanced display of the varietal with vibrancy, acid, minerality and fruit. Elegant and plush with aromas of toasted bread, blood orange, caramel, vanilla and white flowers. The palate has a round entrance evolving on vanilla, apricot jam, tangerine, yellow cherries, tiramisu and delicate spice. James Suckling 93 points; Robert Parker 91 points. |
AXR Chardonnay 2019
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| Beef Course |
Steak Tartare with Cornichon, Stone Ground Mustard, Caper, Minced Shallot, Country Bread, and a 6 Minute Egg
Varietal Composition: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 15% Malbec, 3% Petit Verdot This is the AXR flagship wine. Deep dark cherry with touches of magenta and Ferrari red on the rim. The nose shows beautiful spices like thyme, rosemary, cedar, peaches, plums, bubble bath, chocolate, black truffle, and pine needle, dark honey. The palate has a round dense entrance evolving on a velvety fruity palate lingering on freshness of tannins with touches of Mirabelle plum, red apple pie, pears, mocha. Jeb Dunnuck 92 points. |
AXR Proprietary Red 2021
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| Venison Course |
Sous Vide Venison Tenderloin with Rutabaga, Carrot Puree. Kale Chip, and Black Currant Demi – Glace
Varietal Composition: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon. Deep, dark shiny oil with touches of magenta and mashed strawberry. Beautiful flowery nose of rose petals, lavender and pencil shaving with black pepper, blackberry and blueberry, lingering on roast beef and paprika. Dense entrance evolving on a layered mid-palate, lingering on fresh granular tannins with touches of dark fruit and violet. Decanter 97 points; Jeb Dunnuck 94 points; James Suckling 93 points; Wine Spectator 93 points; Robert Parker 90 points. |
AXR Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
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| Dessert Course |
Hazelnut Cheesecake with Dark Chocolate Lattice and Toasted Hazelnut
Varietal composition: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Cabernet Franc, 2% Malbec A deep, concentrated, ruby color in the glass. An aromatic symphony is led by dark cherry and plum, with lush layers of lilac plus cassis, licorice root, and Darjeeling tea. The mouthfeel is majestic, with just the right doses of dark fruit, brute power, and silky texture, all carried on luxurious tannins. Powerful and seductive. James Suckling 94 points. |
Michel Rolland Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
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