Director's Cut May Wine Dinner
Tuesday, May 13 and
Wednesday, May 21
at 6:30pm | $75 per person*
*Excludes tax & gratuity. Price, start time, product availability may vary by location.
Immerse yourself in this sensory experience of authentic Italian cuisine paired with the cinema-inspired wines from Francis Ford Coppola.
Much like a classic film, this four-course dinner unfolds with anticipation, revealing layers of chef-crafted flavors and thoughtful wine pairings sure to leave you captivated.
Much like a classic film, this four-course dinner unfolds with anticipation, revealing layers of chef-crafted flavors and thoughtful wine pairings sure to leave you captivated.
Course 1
CREAMY TARRAGON SHRIMP BRUSCHETTE
Baked garlic bread, topped with wood-grilled shrimp, tossed in a tarragon cream sauce and garnished with diced tomatoes
WINE PAIRING: DIRECTOR'S CUT CHARDONNAY
Director’s Cut represents Francis Coppola winemaker’s vision of varietal wines. Buttery, oaky undertones enhance the creaminess of the Tarragon Shrimp, while tropical fruit notes complement the seafood flavors
Course 2
LINGUINE SOSTANZA
Sostanza, or "sustenance" in Italian, was a dish our founder’s Grandma Mandola and Mama Grace prepared often for the family. Linguine tossed in crushed tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil with artichoke hearts, mushrooms, spinach and topped with ricotta salata
WINE PAIRING: DIRECTOR'S CUT CINEMA RED BLEND
WINE PAIRING: DIRECTOR'S CUT CINEMA RED BLEND
Cinema is a blend of cabernet and zinfandel grapes. The structure is evocative of this varietal’s home in Puglia, Italy. Bright and medium- bodied, with flavors of fresh red fruit and wild berries, this wine complements the acidity of the sostanza sauce
Course 3
TUSCAN-GRILLED FILET WITH CRAB SCAMPI
Our 9oz filet, wood-grilled with Mr. C’s Grill Baste, olive oil and herbs topped with a creamy lemon butter, garlic & crab sauce. Served with a side of Zucchini Stefano with shredded parmesan and roasted red potatoes drizzled with roasted garlic aioli
WINE PAIRING: DIRECTOR'S CUT PINOT NOIR
WINE PAIRING: DIRECTOR'S CUT PINOT NOIR
The wine reflects the artistry of both cinema and winemaking, featuring a Zoetrope strip on the label, as a nod to early motion pictures. The wine’s bright cherry and red berry notes complement the richness of the wood-grilled filet
Course 4
CHOCOLATE WALNUT BROWNIE WITH RASPBERRIES
A rich, warm brownie topped with walnuts, chocolate chips, and vanilla ice cream over chocolate sauce, garnished with fresh raspberries and mint
WINE PAIRING: Il COPPOLA DIAMOND CABERNET SAUVIGNON
WINE PAIRING: Il COPPOLA DIAMOND CABERNET SAUVIGNON
The inspiration for the Diamond Collection was a bottle of 1906 Claret that Francis Ford Coppola found in the cellar of the Napa Valley property he purchased in 1975. Full bodied and intense, its flavors stand up to the richness of the chocolate brownie
*These items are cooked to order. Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs which may contain harmful bacteria may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.
**Item contains or may contain nuts.
**Item contains or may contain nuts.
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