Argentinean Wine Dinner With Trapiche Winery

Join Abacus and Trapiche Winery, the 2004 and 2006 Argentinean Wine Producer of the Year, as they partner to indulge patrons' palates with a delectable combination of food and wine. Executive Chef and partner Kent Rathbun alongside guest hostess Francine Kowalski have created a luscious four-course menu, incorporating the award-winning wines of Trapiche Winery. The evening's featured menu items and wine pairings include the following:

· Fajita Beef Empanada with Avocado-Lime Sour Cream; Yogurt Shrimp with Papadum, Broquel, Chardonnay, Mendoza 2007

· Wood Grilled Copper River Salmon with Mozzarella Company Cottage Cheese-Artichoke Salad, Broquel, Torrontes, Mendoza 2007

· Niman Ranch Lamb Sausage with Spaghetti Squash and Heirloom Tomato Provencal, Broquel, Bonarda, Mendoza 2006

· Traditional Picanha Steak with Roasted Bananas, Asparagus and Chimichurri, Trapiche, Single Vineyard Malbec Via Fausto Orellana, Mendoza 2005; Trapiche, Single Vineyard Malbec Viña Eleodoro Aciar, Mendoza 2005

· Grilled Lemon-Cornmeal Pound Cake with "Vermont Butter and Cheese Co." Mascarpone and Fresh Blueberry Compote with "Minus 8" Wine Vinegar, Trapiche Sparkling, Mendoza

Voted Argentinean Wine Producer of the Year (2004, 2006) at the International Wine and Spirit Competition, Trapiche Winery has been repeatedly recognized as a leader in the wine and spirit trade, both in quality and innovation. For the past 120 years, Trapiche has cultivated rich and diverse wines from its seven vineyards in the Mendoza province at the foothills of the Andes. The extensive portfolio of Trapiche offers something for every taste and occasion.

Cost: $85 per guest plus tax and 20% gratuity Reservations: Reservations are required by contacting Donna Tanner at 469-867-3681