Events
Alsatian Winemaker Dinner with Marie Albrecht
Thursday, May 17 6:30pm
The history of the Albrecht family as wine grower can be traced back to 1425 with Romanu Albrecht, who was settled in the town of Than.
Lucien Albrecht is one of the oldest wineries and dynasties in the French wine-making industry with production dating back to 1698, utilizing the same house, cellars and winery for generations. Currently sold in 30 countries, Lucien Albrecht wines have won many gold medals with notable Rieslings, Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir and sparkling Cremant d’Alsace.
The Albrecht estate spans 9 villages and includes some of the most prestigious terroirs in Alsace, including vineyards and monopoles in the Grand Crus Pfingstberg and several Clos- Clos Schild, Clos Himmelreich, and Clos des Recollets.
Marie, the Export Director and daughter of the current family head, Jean Albrecht, will share her family’s amazing history during this special dinner at Lake Park Bistro. Executive Chef, Adam Siegel and Chef de Cuisine, Zak Baker, will prepare a dinner menu with 5 courses of food and wine, including the ‘Cuvee Marie’, named after Marie.
$75 per person. Price does not include tax & gratuity.
Wines will be available for retail sale.
Reservations 414-962-6300.
MENU
Flammenkuchen aux Poireaus Sauvage Local ramp and housemade fromage blanc tart with bacon and watercress salad
2010 Pinot Blanc "Cuvee Balthazar" Lucien Albrecht, Alsace
Truite Fumee avec Legumes printagnier Warm smoked trout fillet with Spring vegetables and English pea puree
2007 Reisling "Cuvee Henri" Lucien Albrecht, Alsace
Foie Gras au Torchon Duck liver pate with pickled cherry, caraway cracker and Kirsch
2009 Gewurztraminer "Cuvee Marie" Lucien Albrecht, Alsace
Choucroute Confit pork belly, wild boar sausage and braised pork knuckle with red cabbage and mustard sauce
2007 Pinot Noir "Amplus" Lucien Albrecht, Alsace
Crepe Farcie aux Fraises et Rhubarbe Crepes filled with strawberry and rhubarb topped with creme fraiche ice cream
NV Brut Rose "Cremant D'Alsace" Lucien Albrecht, Alsace
Dessert Is Dinner
Thursday, June 21 7:00pm
5 Courses
$65 per person including food and beverage pairings.
Price does not include tax and gratuity.
Reservations: 414-962-6300
Menu
"Soup" Chilled strawberry soup with buttermilk panna cotta, champagne gelee and rhubarb
"Salad" Marinated cantaloupe and watermelon, candied fennel, micro greens, hazelnuts and lemon thyme sorbet
"Entree" Pain Perdu with roasted peaches, caramel sauce and spiced whipped cream
"Cheese" Fried ricotta fritters with blueberry compote
"Dessert" Dark chocolate truffle cake with creme fraiche ice cream, fresh cherries and toasted meringue
