Vineyard Director Thibaut Delmotte to Host Educational Seminar Followed by Five-Course Meal Paired with Legendary Wines
San Antonio, TX – The Culinary Institute of America at San Antonio’s vibrant signature
restaurant, Nao Latin Gastro Bar, will host an exclusive dinner and educational
seminar with Vineyard Director Thibaut
Delmotte of legendary Argentinian winery Bodega Colomé on Wednesday, February 1 at 6:30 p.m. The five-course dinner will
feature dishes prepared by Chef de Cuisine John Carpenter, paired with unique
wines from the Salta region of Argentina, poured by Thibaut Delmotte himself.
Prior to the dinner, Thibaut Delmotte will also host a short
educational seminar on the winemaking philosophy of Bodega Colomé. The courses
for the exclusive dinner with wine pairings from Bodega Colomé are as follows:
Reception:
- Tuna with passion fruit, pomegranate seeds, and serrano
- Paired with Amalaya
White Blend 2015, Salta Argentina
First Course:
- Charred baby carrots with goat cheese, tamarind, and arugula
- Paired with Colomé
Torrontes 2015, Salta Argentina
Second Course:
- Crispy pork belly with ají panca, green apple, and pickled tiny vegetables
- Paired with Amalaya
Red Blend 2015, Salta Argentina
Third Course:
- Seared scallop with ajo blanco, charred grapes, cucumber, and toasted almond
- Paired with Colomé Malbec ‘Autentico’ 2015, Salta Argentina
Fourth Course:
- Beef tenderloin with celery root, roasted cippolini onions, peas, and Malbec glaze
- Paired with Colomé Altura Maxima Malbec 2013, Salta
Argentina
Fifth Course:
- Red wine-poached pear with caramelized white chocolate,
pistachio, and coriander whipped cream
The dinner price is priced at $125 per person with a limited number of seats available for
reservation via OpenTable.
For more information about Nao Latin
Gastro Bar, please visit www.naorestaurant.com or follow on Facebook, Twitter,
and Instagram (@NaoRestaurant).
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Danielle Kaplan
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512-382-9017
danielle@giantnoise.com
Jeff Levine
Communications Manager
845-451-1372
j_levine@culinary.edu
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is the world’s premier
culinary college. Dedicated to developing leaders in foodservice and
hospitality, the independent, not-for-profit CIA offers bachelor’s degree majors
in management, culinary science, and applied food studies; associate degrees in
culinary arts and baking and pastry arts; and executive education through its
Food Business School. The college also offers certificate programs and courses
for professionals and enthusiasts. Its conferences and consulting services have
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49,000 alumni includes innovators in every area of the food business. The CIA
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