Roka Akor Scottsdale is hosting a vintner dinner on Thursday, November 19, with Founder and President David Adelsheim of Adelsheim Vineyard, one of the oldest wineries in Oregon.
In collaboration with Executive Chef Jason Alford, the event, beginning at 7 p.m., will educate guests about the Willamette Valley winery’s current releases and pair four courses of specially prepared seasonal dishes to complement each vintage.
The dinner menu is as follows:
First Course
Kumamoto Oysters Calvisius Oscietra with royal pure salt caviar and noble verjus
Diver Scallop with green apple, wasabi, and shaved lingotto
2013 Adelsheim Bryan Creek Pinot Blanc
Second Course
Grilled Albacore with ginger dashi, matsutake mushrooms, and ankimo
2013 Adelsheim Willamette Valley Chardonnay
Third Course
Cedar Wood Smoked Muscovy Duck Breast with harukai turnip, Oregon chanterelle mushrooms, huckleberry, and black truffle
2011 Adelsheim Elizabeth’s Reserve Pinot Noir
Dessert
Strawberry Miso Crepe with orange blossom honey crème and poached pear
2012 Adelsheim Déglace Pinot Noir Dessert Wine
Tickets are $85 per person plus tax and gratuity, and can be purchased by calling the restaurant at 480.306.8800 or emailing Scottsdale@RokaAkor.com.