An Exclusive Dinner Featuring Napa Valley’s Iconic Stags’ Leap Winery – May 22nd
Join us on May 22nd for a gourmet four-course dinner at Michael’s on Simcoe with Stags’ Leap Winemaker and General Manager Christophe Paubert (bio). WineAlign’s Michael Godel will also be on hand to help guide you through this delicious, premium wine pairing dinner.
Christophe’s career has spanned the industry from sales to winemaking, and his impressive background includes positions at Chateau d’Yquem and Gruaud-Larose as well as projects in Chile, Spain and Washington State. But it was the terroir of Stags’ Leap that drew him to California. “I believe that wine should express the uniqueness of the land, and the Stags’ Leap wines have always showcased one of the most distinctive regions in the Napa Valley.”
On one of California’s earliest wine estates, a unique terroir and ideal microclimate support a classical standard of viticulture, land use, and winemaking that is as relevant today as it was over a century ago. An intimate valley within the greater Napa Valley, Stags’ Leap is a place of natural beauty, storied buildings and gardens, a lively history, and a reputation for elegant wines showing finesse and intensity.
Christophe Paubert
Event Details:
Date: Wednesday, May 22, 2019
Place: Michael’s on Simcoe (100 Simcoe St C111, Toronto, ON M5H 3G2)
Time: 6:30pm
Ticket Price: $150 (plus HST and fees)
Tickets are limited, so book early to avoid disappointment.
Menu:
Amuse
Wild Argentinian shrimp spiced ceviche with lime, avocado & caviar salad
Stags’ Leap Napa Valley Viognier 2017
First Course
Lobster Bisque
~ salad of fresh lobster, herb crusted pastry crisp, trout caviar
Stags’ Leap Napa Valley Chardonnay 2017
Second Course
Braised grass fed Ontario lamb medallion
~ glazed in braising jus, sweet pea puree, charred spring onion
Stags’ Leap Napa Valley Merlot 2015
Stags’ Leap The Investor Napa Valley Red Blend 2015
Third Course
8oz Prime Beef Tenderloin
~ mixed mushroom & rapini sautée, Yukon gold mashed potato & veal reduction
Stags’ Leap Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
Stags’ Leap Napa Valley Petite Sirah 2016
Fourth Course
Platter with a selection of small desserts & Cheese Plate
Stags’ Leap Napa Valley Ne Cade Malis Estate Petite Sirah 2015
* Menu is subject to change, vegetarian options available
About Michael’s on Simcoe:
Michael’s On Simcoe is a family-run, modern Toronto steakhouse with an Italian twist located in the heart of the Financial/Entertainment district at 100 Simcoe St.
Michael’s features the best of premier steaks including A5 Kobe, American Wagyu, in house dry aged USDA Prime and PEI naturally raised grass fed beef along with an assortment of home-made pastas and fresh fish.
We are proud to have Toronto born Executive Chef Derek Von Raesfeld with us who’s passion is evident in every dish. Actively involved in southern Ontario’s vibrant food scene, our Chef’s unwavering commitment to quality finds him travelling across the province to collaborate with some of Ontario’s top-quality farmers & produce suppliers.
His dedication to procuring the freshest & finest foods, combined with his internationally-honed skills & imaginative preparations, ensures our valued guests will be served only the best, locally & thoughtfully-sourced ingredients for a world-class culinary experience unlike any other.
