SHAW’S CRAB HOUSE CHICAGO CELEBRATES

To continue the celebration of its 30th Anniversary, Shaw’s Crab House in Chicago is throwing a wine dinner with special guest, Rodney Strong Vineyards, of Sonoma County, California. The dinner will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2015, beginning at 6:30 p.m., and costs $80 per guest (tax and gratuity not included); reservations are required and can be made by calling 312-527-2722.

Rodney Strong Vineyards’ own Grower Relations Manager, Ryan Decker, will be on hand to discuss the dinner’s wine pairings. See below for more information about Ryan.

The menu for the evening includes:

Reception

Razor Clam Crudo (persimmon, buttermilk, fennel)

King Crab (compressed melon, finger lime, mint)

2013 Rodney Strong Charlotte’s Home Sauvignon Blanc
1st Course

Shaved Vegetable Salad (oyster vinaigrette, pork cracklings)

2013 Rodney Strong Chalk Hill Chardonnay
2nd Course

Ora King Salmon (red cabbage marmalade, cauliflower, tea smoked mushrooms)

2012 Rodney Strong Russian River Pinot Noir
3rd Course

Monkfish Tail (black currant, farro, hazelnut)

2012 Rodney Strong Symmetry

 

4th Course

Butterscotch (salted pretzel, banana, cocoa nib)

2008 Rodney Strong A True Gentleman’s Port

 

About Rodney Strong Vineyards

Our story begins more than 50 years ago, when a celebrated American dancer named Rod Strong settled in Sonoma County to pursue a second lifelong creative passion: winemaking. Rodney Strong Vineyards was the 13th winery bonded in the newly discovered Sonoma County wine industry. A trio of winemaking paths crossed when Rick Sayre joined the team as Winemaker in 1979, and again when the Klein Family, 4th generation California farmers, purchased the winery in 1989 and initiated a renewed commitment of modern artisan winemaking. Through the years, Rodney Strong Vineyards has earned the reputation for critically acclaimed Single Vineyard and Reserve wines, stand out Estate releases and best-in-class Sonoma County varietal wines. For more information, please visit www.rodneystrong.com.

 

About Ryan Decker

Ryan began work for Rodney Strong in 2002 as part of the hospitality crew. He honed his palate with Director of Wine Education Stefen Soltysiak and returned to Fresno State to earn a B.S. in Viticulture in 2006. After completing his degree, he returned to Rodney Strong as Vineyard Specialist where he helps develop and implement the farming plan on all 12 of the estate vineyards. As the point person for the vineyards’ sustainability program, Ryan guided the winery and vineyards through the California Certified Sustainable Winegrowing program that led to Rodney Strong Vineyards becoming one of the first Certified Sustainable wineries in the state.

Shaw’s Crab House, a Lettuce Entertain You restaurant, features a 1940s-style take on the seafood dining experience, with retro leather banquets, polished wood floors, and Art Deco touches.