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SIX89 VINTNER DINNER TO BENEFIT WINDOWS OF HOPE FAMILY RELIEF FUND
THE EVENT: WINDOWS OF HOPE FAMILY RELIEF FUND DINNER
THE DATE: TUESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 01
THE TIME:
THE PLACE: SIX89 
The vintner dinner will feature the wines of Torbreck Vintners, from Barossa, Australia. The wines of Torbreck have received acclaim in the Australian, European and U.S. media. Torbreck founder and winemaker David Powell will present the wines. Torbreck is said to produce some of the world’s finest Rhone varietal wines, exclusively from Barossa fruit, including Shiraz, Grenache and Mouvedre. The overwhelming majority of Torbreck vines are dry-grown, nearly all are 80 to 125 years old and are tended and harvested by hand.
Following is Mark Fischer’s menu and sommelier Bill Bentley’s wine pairings:
FIRST
2001 Torbreck Marsanne, Voignier, Roussanne
Citrus Crusted Diver Scallop/Truffled Yukon Gold Puree/Chive Oil
Preserved Lemon Ring “Tempura”
SECOND
2000 Torbreck Juveniles
Duck Consommé/Five Spice Duck Potstickers
THIRD
2000 Torbreck ‘The Steading’
Roast Squab Breast/Chocolate Tomato Mole/Avocado Relish
FOURTH
1999 Torbreck ‘The Factor’
Colorado Lamb Chop/Tomato Apricot Chutney/Crisp Farro Cake
FIFTH…A CHEEZE COURSE
1999 Torbreck ‘Run Rig’
Teleme/Heirloom Apple Salad
SUGAR…
Autumn Citrus “Salad”/Quinine Sorbet
PRICING IS $125.00/PP(US)
All profits from the vintner dinner will benefit the Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund. The fund provides aid to the families of victims of the World Trade Center tragedy, who worked in the food service profession at the World Trade Center complex.
The Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund was established by David Emil, owner of Windows on the World; Tom Valenti, Chef/Owner, Ouest Restaurant; and Waldy Malouf, Chef/Owner, Beacon Restaurant. Administrative costs of the Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund will be less than 10 percent of funds raised. To date, volunteers have staffed the fund and support services and office space have been donated. For more information on the Windows of Hope Family Relief Fund, visit www.windowsofhope.org.