Hosted by winemakers and winery owners from all over the country, this evening pairs some of the Triangle’s hottest restaurants with the world’s finest wines. This year, attendees will be able to choose from 30 amazing pairings of the finest wines with cuisines designed to compliment. Cost is $125 per person to benefit the Frankie Lemmon Foundation-supporting the education of children with special needs.

Andy, a group of wine loving friends, and I will be dining at Mo’s Diner with Caymus Vineyard tonight. The menu is shown below which is an example of the culinary delights offered at this wonderful fundraising event! Most restaurants are sold out but check the TWE web site for availability at www.trianglewineexperience.org.

Caymus Wine Dinner Menu at Mo’s Diner

Aperitif
Belle Glos Pinot Noir Blanc 2008

Pan Roasted Lump Crab Cake
warm cabbage slaw & remoulade
Conundrum 2008

Butternut & Apple Bisque

creme fraiche & asiago crouton
Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2007

Warm Duck Confit Salad
arugula, cherries & balsamic syrup
Belle Glos Pinot Noir 2007

Oven Roasted Rack of Lamb
fried spinach & garlic mashed potatoes
Caymus Vineyard Cabernet 2007

Banana Napoleon
crispy phyllo, pastry cream & bananas
Late Mer Soleil 2002