Sesame-Crusted Chicken Livers, Shishito Peppers, Shiitake Mushroom, and Yuzu Gastrique paired with Grüner Veltliner, Hugl Weine, Niederösterreich, Austria, 2015
Potato Gnocchi, Gorgonzola Crema, Baby Spinach, and Walnuts paired with Pinotage, Fort Ross, Sonoma Coast, California, 2007
Pan-Seared Skate Wing, Brussels Sprouts, Balsamic Brown Butter, Potato Tourne, and Lemon Brûlée paired with Chardonnay, Puligny Montrachet, Burgundy, France, 2012
Lamb Ossobuco: Braised Lamb Shank, Pepper-Tomato Glaze, Fregula, Ceci Beans, and Parsley paired with Barbera d'Alba, Pistin, Giacomo Grimaldi, Piedmont, Italy, 2011
Apricot-Almond Streusel: Apricot Jam, Almond Sauce, Apricot Sorbet, and Candied Almonds paired with Pedro Ximenez, Solera Sherry, Alvear, Montilla-Moriles, Spain, 1927
Lemon-Mango Napoleon: Coconut Mousse, Puff Pastry Diamond, Mango Curd, and Candied Coconut paired with Vidal Blanc, Sweet Genevieve Estate Ice Wine, Laurello Vineyards, Grand River Valley, Ohio, NV
Dark Chocolate Lavender Torte: Lavender Meringue, Mascarpone Buttercream, Mirror Glaze paired with Brachetto, Contero, Azienda Agricola, Brachetto d’Acqui, Piedmont, Italy, 2014
PHOTOS: CAROLINE HATCHETT