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By Tom Fitzmorris
Originally published September , 2007

Galatoire's In Baton Rouge Plans
Five Courses,  Five Excellent Chilean Wines

The Montes winery in Chile is a relative newcomer to these parts, but my luck with their wines has been very good. Galatoire's bought a bunch of them and is throwing a wine dinner in its Baton Rouge restaurant next week. If I didn't already have an Eat Club dinner planned for that night, I think I'd make the trek out there for this one.

The dinner begins at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 19. It's $85, inclusive of tax, tip, and wines. Here's more about the wines.

Passed Hors d'Oeuvres
(Probably shrimp remoulade, crabmeat maison, and soufflee potatoes)
Wine: Montes "Cherub" Rose of Syrah 2005

Poached Shrimp over Fennel and Blood Oranges
With Citrus Vinaigrette
Wine: Montes Alpha Chardonnay 2004

Grilled Swordfish over Vegetable Caponata
With a Balsamic Reduction
Wine: Montes "Limited Selection" Pinot Noir 2004

Roasted Pheasant Breast over Lentils du Puy
Syrah Reduction and Garden Sage Butter
Wine: Montes Alpha Syrah 2004

Baked Brie in Phyllo
With Calavados Poached Granny Smith Apples
Wine: Montes Late Harvest Gewürztraminer-Riesling

Galatoire's Bistro. 17451 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge. 225-753-4864.

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