Revana Family Vineyards Wine Dinner

Hilton Anatole's award-winning Nana will host Dr. Madaiah Revana, owner of Revana Family Vineyards, who balances a successful practice as a cardiologist in Houston, with his commitment to winemaking. Dr. Revana's love for both wine and the rich tradition and culture of winemaking led him first to develop his estate property in Napa Valley and then Alexana in Oregon's Dundee Hills.

Acclaimed Executive Chef Anthony Bombaci will prepare an exquisite four-course dinner to accompany Dr. Revana's superior Cabernet Sauvignon that has gained status as among the best in Napa as well as his additional wines.

The Revana Family Vineyard wine dinner is Thursday, October 22. 7 p.m. reception and 7:30 p.m. dinner. Cost is $200 per person all inclusive. Seats are limited, and reservations are required by calling 214.761.7470. Visit www.nanarestaurant.com for complete details.

1st course: Seared sea scallops, honeyed escabeche of citrus and green apples / Alexana, Pinot Gris, Dundee Hills, OR, 2007

The 2007 Alexana Pinot Gris, embodies elegance, purity and balance. The wine has layers of creamy lushness followed by hints of minerality from the bedrocks on the property. The grape is beautifully expressed, stamped by the earth. Framed by bright acidity, Alexana explodes with fruits and lingers with vibrant structure that draws you back for more.

2nd course: Pan-roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto / Alexana, Pinot Noir, Dundee Hills, OR, 2007

Classic Dundee Hills Pinot Noir exhibits elegant nuances of red fruit, herbal spice, subtle florals, and mineral framed within juicy texture.

Entrée: Grilled filet of beef, bittersweet chocolate, cipollini onions, dried currant & pine nut sofrito / Revana, Cabernet Sauvignon, St Helena, CA, 2005

Dark ruby in color with deep aromas of black cherry, coca powder, toast, and spice. On the palate it is very elegant and silky with bright purity of fruit and medium body. The cherry flavors echo the aromas. Nice mid-palate texture without a trace of raw tannins. Good length at this tasting which will only get better with time in the bottle. Oak is used only as an accent here and adds to the layering of flavor components and complexity.

Dessert: Regina blu cheese, pears, rosemary / Revana, Cabernet Sauvignon, St. Helena, CA (Library Selection)