UPDATED NOVEMBER 8, 2011

We’re excited to announce the following as the Wine Country Inn New Year’s Eve dinner menu to be held Saturday, December, 31, 2011. Cost for this Napa Valley New Year’s Eve dinner is only $175 per couple (plus tax and gratuity), which includes the meal, all wine, and a midnight champagne toast.

Executive Chef Roger Gafner, an award winning chef from the San Francisco Bay Area and currently executive chef at Teldeschi Winery (Healdsburg, California), will be leading the dinner. Wines for this special Italian family-style dinner in the Inn’s Common Room (complete with roaring fire!) are from our friends at Jessup Cellars.

Antipasti
“Wild Mushroom and Goat Cheese Bruschetta”
Sourdough bread slices with wild mushrooms and goat cheese, garnished with lemon zest and chives.
Jessup wine: 2010 Sauvignon Blanc (Napa Valley)

Antipasti
“Steak Bruschetta”
Braised Italian beef with arugula and aioli, and parmigiano-reggiano.
Jessup wine: 2008 Manny’s Blend (Napa Valley)

Zuppa
“Italian Wedding Soup”
Traditional Italian soup celebrating the “perfect marriage” between the meatballs and vegetables.
Jessup wine: 2008 Manny’s Blend (Napa Valley)

Primi Piatto
“Wild Mushroom Risotto”
Carnaroli rice, roasted shallots, garlic and mushroom medley of Shiitake, Matsutake, Chanterelle, Crimini, and Porcini.
Jessup wine: 2009 Pinot Noir (Russian River)

Piatto Principale
“Blanquette di Vitello”
Veal top sirloin with glazed pearl onions and wild mushroom ragout. Served with glazed carrots and potato medley.
Jessup wine: 2010 Chardonnay (Napa Valley)

Dolce
“Grand Marnier Cheesecake”
Sable crust with Orange and Grand Marnier-infused custard, topped with orange curd. Served with candied orange peel and chocolate.
Jessup wine: 2007 Zinfandel Port (Napa Valley)

Note: There will be a vegetarian option for the main course–a Vegetarian Lasagna with semolina pasta, roasted vegetables, pomodora sauce, and whole milk mozzarella, ricotta and parmigiano-reggiano. Please state your vegetarian request WHEN MAKING YOUR RESERVATION.

Come, eat, enjoy!

For reservations, please call 1-888-465-4608 or 707-963-7077.