Sitting in the bar of La Cote d’Or Restaurant a few weeks ago with importer Klaus Wittauer and Chef Jacques Imperato, it was fun to watch Chef taste, react to, and describe the half-dozen Klaus was pouring. But – as one look at the menu below shows – it will be even more fun to taste the dishes Chef Jacques has dreamed up to complement each offering.
Which you can do by joining us, Klaus and Jacques for dinner celebrating the season and Austrian wines on Tuesday, May 2 and Wednesday, May 3. You’ll enjoy a sparkling welcome Grüner Veltliner, a still GV with asparagus, crisp, dry, Riesling with seafood, two bold oak-aged Austrian reds and a very sweet treat to complete the meal. All for $110 per person including everything – tax, tip, and even parking (free in the hotel lot next to the restaurant).
Here’s the full menu and wine list:
While Gathering
Grüner Veltliner Sekt 2018
Asparagus, Brussels sprout hash, white pepper sabayon, kale chips
Steininger Gruner Veltliner Ried Loisium 2018
Salmon, bay scallops’ mousseline in brick dough, leek spinach, tropical beurre blanc
Steininger Riesling Kamptal DAC 2021
Venison Medallion sautéed, blueberry, balsamic vinegar sauce
Mushroom stuffed with parmesan cheese, potato darphin
Steindorfer Apetlon Rouge 2020
Steindorfer St Laurent Reserve 2019
Coconut crème caramel, mango, Britany butter cookie
Steindorfer Beerenauslese Cuvee Klaus 2018
Are any of these dishes “Austrian”? Nope! But will they all complement and intensify the delicious flavors of a great set of Austrian wines? You bet!
And it certainly is a great set of Austrian wines, as we’ve come to count on from any bottle Klaus Wittauer imports. With a lifetime of experience in Austrian wine, a portfolio of top producers in each major region, and boatloads of enthusiasm and good humor, Klaus is the perfect guide to the wines of Austria. You’ll enjoy classics like Grüner Veltliner and Riesling from Kamptal’s Steininger family and a pair of rich (but highly drinkable!) reds from Burgenland’s Steindorfer. And the grand finale sweet wine made by Ernst Steindorfer just for Klaus is not only delicious – it’s the finest value in luxury dessert wine we know of!
The Wine Dinner
While Gathering
- Wine: Grüner Veltliner Sekt 2018
First Course
- Asparagus, Brussel’s sprout hash, white pepper sabayon, kale chips
- Wine: Steininger Gruner Veltliner Ried Loisium 2018
Second Course
- Salmon, bay scallops’ mousseline in brick dough, leek spinach, tropical beurre blanc
- Wine: Steininger Riesling Kamptal DAC 2021
Third and Fourth Course
- Venison Medallion sautéed, blueberry, balsamic vinegar sauce
- Mushroom stuffed with parmesan cheese, potato darphin
- Wines: Steindorfer Apetlon Rouge 2020 and Steindorfer St Laurent Reserve 2019
Fifth Course
- Coconut crème caramel, mango, Britany butter cookie
- Wine: Steindorfer Beerenauslese Cuvee Klaus 2018
LCD - La Côte D'Or Café
La Côte D'Or Café (LCD) is a quaint French restaurant, specializing in traditional and Nouvelle French Cuisine, with Chef Jacques Imperato’s personal “flair.” Named a Hidden Foodie Gem in April 2021 and one of 50 Best Restaurants by Northern Virginia Magazine in October 2021, guests can expect everything at LCD to be fresh and made from scratch. As a chef, Jacques loves seeing his guests enjoying the food that he has carefully prepared. Jacques strives to share his passion for food and hopes his guests will leave LCD Café happy and amazed with their meal.
Chain Bridge Cellar
Chain Bridge Cellars is a neighborhood wine shop serving anyone looking for a great community and fine bottle of wine (or two!) for occasions from everyday to very grand. We serve the greater communities of McLean, Great Falls, Vienna/Tyson’s Corner, Falls Church and Arlington through our friendly wine shop in the center of McLean, online and with fun, tasty and information-packed wine classes. Call, email, or just come by to meet us – especially during our free Friday (3-7pm) and Saturday (noon-4pm) weekend tastings. You’ll find a group of friendly professionals who can geek-out on wine with the best of them, but who really just want to help you walk out the door knowing you’ll love everything you’re taking home.
The tour is fully booked. Annette and I went to Austria earlier this year on a pre-tour trip. The photos below are from this tour.
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