Break out of the winter rut for exquisite cuisine, Napa wines and conversation at Ray’s at Killer Creek’s Caymus Vineyards Wine Dinner. Chef Mike Fuller pairs six courses with Caymus Vineyards’
fine wines, including Special Select wines, on Thursday, Jan. 25. The
evening begins with a glass of Conundrum Sparkling and an amuse bouche
of warm blue crab with avocado aioli and homemade soda crackers and tuna
tartare with cucumber kimchee and wonton crisps. Courses progress
through butternut squash purée with shaved apple, crispy beets and
chestnut crema paired with 2014 Mer Soleil Reserve chardonnay;
butter-poached lobster profiteroles with radish crema and UGA caviar
paired with 2015 Emmolo merlot; venison carpaccio with shaved fennel,
grilled butter brioche and Boursin alongside 2015 Caymus Napa cabernet
sauvignon; and prime dry-aged Manhattan steak with sunchoke chips,
creamed potato and red wine syrup joined by 2014 Caymus Special Select
cabernet sauvignon. The delectable evening concludes with
chocolate-cherry tarte with spiced cream and almond praline paired with
Conundrum Red. Event begins promptly at 6:30 p.m. $110 per person (plus
tax and gratuity). Reservations required; call 770-649-0064.
“Outstanding” aptly describes Ray’s Restaurants, Caymus Vineyards and the December featured wine promotion at Ray’s in the City, Ray’s on the River and Ray’s at Killer Creek. Founded in 1984 by renowned restaurateur Ray Schoenbaum, the Ray’s family of restaurants is always on point with mouthwatering cuisine, thoughtful wine selections and attentive service. Caymus Vineyards releases remarkable wines and remains family owned by the Wagner family in Rutherford, California. Charlie and Lorna Wagner produced their first vintage in 1972, and the family remains focused on producing quality cabernet sauvignons, especially two velvety cabs -- Napa Valley and the flagship Special Selection. During December, share the Ray’s dining experience and these exquisite, specially priced Caymus selections. Ray’s in the City and Ray’s on the River are offering Caymus cabernet sauvignon at $24/glass (8 oz.) and $100/bottle; Caymus Special Selection at $200/bottle and Mer Soleil Reserve chardonnay at $18/glass (8 oz.) and $55/bottle. Ray’s at Killer Creek offers the same three selections and per bottle prices, while by-the-glass pours differ: Caymus cabernet sauvignon is priced at $18/glass (6 oz.) or $27/glass (9 oz.) and Mer Soleil Reserve chardonnay is priced at $14/glass (6 oz.) or $20/glass (9 oz.). Merry Caymus, everyone!
