"Italy to France" Wine Dinner Series at III Forks

III Forks has launched an "Italy to France" wine dinner series, taking place once per month at the Lakeshore East prime steakhouse. On Wednesday, September 26, guests may enjoy a three course menu highlighting the Rhone region (warm Rhone brie cheese; lamb chops; vanilla creme brulee) paired with French wines selected by Sommelier Anton Licko. The "Italy to France" wine dinner series will conclude on October 24 with a dinner featuring the flavors of Piedmont, Italy. Complete menus are detailed below.

The fee to participate is $55 per person (plus tax and gratuity). Seatings will be available between 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. 

Italy to France Wine Dinner Series
$55 per person

Rhone: Wednesday, September 26

Warm Rhone Brie Cheese, buttered French baguette, mixed greens, roasted shallot vinaigrette
Domaine St. Cosme 'Les Deux Albion Blanc' White Blend 2016

Lamb Chops with Lentils du Puy
Domaine Mathieu, Cotes du Rhone, Red Blend 2015

Vanilla Creme Brulee, fresh berries
Durban Domaine De Muscat De Beaumes de Venise, Muscat 2014

Piedmont: Wednesday, October 24 

Piedmontese Salad- mixed greens, gorgonzola cheese, white anchovies, grilled Italian bread
Monchiero Carbone Roero, Arneis Cecu, 2015

Piedmontese Pork Shank, French style roasted potatoes, vegetables, red wine sauce
Mauro Molino, Barbera d'Alba, 2016

Hazelnut Torte, fresh berries, Chambord fruit coulis
Ceretto, Moscato d'Asti 2016

*Photo of winery, domaine-andre-mathieu.com