3/13 – A “Passport to Austria” Five-Course Spring Wine Dinner Experience Featuring Our Former Sommelier Extraordinaire Klaus Wittauer

Please join Chef Jacques Haeringer and Klaus Wittauer, former sommelier of L’Auberge Chez François, on Thursday, March 13th at 6:00 PM, for our “Passport to Austria” Five-Course Spring Wine Dinner Experience.

The afternoon will feature a luscious menu of seafood, Elysian Fields Lamb & Marcho Farms Veal, and a Gratin of Fruit for your sweet finish of our Austrian Tour. Klaus will guide us through a delectable tour of award winning top Austrian wines.

Austrian wine is immensely popular and a perennial favorite of sommeliers throughout the world. During this experience, you will discover their wide diversity of styles, aromas, and terroirs. Austrian wine, best described with words like “unique” and “exceptional,” carry true character and personality with their flavor profiles.

Behind these outstanding wines, of course, are Austria’s talented and passionate winemakers. In recent years these enterprising wine entrepreneurs have cleverly combined traditional wine making techniques with modern vinification methods. “Absolute quality” is their motto, and absolute success has been the result. To start the day in Austria, you will sip chilled Sparkling Steininger Riesling Reserve Sekt, We move thru some of the country’s fine wine offerings some very special wines from Klaus paired with a delectable five-course menu crafted Chef Jacques and team.

Join us on this exquisite culinary journey to Austria during this spring dinner experience, and enjoy a lively and fun evening with our dear friend Klaus.

“PASSPORT TO AUSTRIA” WINE DINNER MENU

Reception
(Meet and Greet with Klaus & Chef)

Chef’s Seasonal Canapes
Steininger Riesling Sekt Reserve 2021

Bay Scallops and Roasted Spring Asparagus Gratin Lobster Crème Sauce
Steininger Grüner Veltliner Ried Kittmannsberg, Kamptal 2022

Spring Seasonal Sorbet

Duo of Elysian Fields Lamb Chop & Marcho Farms Veal Medallion, Wilted Garden Spinach, Red Wine Reduction
Leo Hillinger Blaufrankisch Leithaberg 2020

Doree of Fresh Fruit, Glazed with Kirsch Sabayon
Steindorfer Cuvee Klaus Beerenauslese, Burgenland 2023
Julius Meinl Roasted Coffee, Selection of Harney & Sons Fine Teas

Event Price: $150.00 (Per Person; Excludes Tax & Gratuity) for a Total of $192.00 Per Person. 

We are happy to accommodate guests’ dietary concerns, so all may join the festivities.
Please email chezlauberge@aol.com or call 703-759-3800 with special requests. Tickets non-refundable.
Patrons will have an opportunity to purchase these very special wines at a very special price today.