Winemaker Dinner Features Top NW Rosé Wines at Keenan’s at the Pier

A four-course gourmet dinner paired with some of the region’s top Rosé wines will be presented at 6 p.m. July 17 at Keenan’s at the Pier, one of Bellingham’s finest restaurants located inside The Chrysalis Inn & Spa. The Northwest Rosé Winemaker Dinner menu includes:

• Marinated Grilled Prawns with Summer Vegetable Noodles Primavera, paired with a 2016 Gilbert Cellars Rosé from the Yakima Valley.
• Dashi Broth, Clams, Mustard Greens, Kimchee, Quail Egg and Green Onions, accompanied by a 2017 Dynasty Cellars Rosé from the Walla Walla Valley.
• Big Eye Tuna Sashimi with Fresh Seasonal Slaw and Sweet Tamari, paired with a 2017 Elk Cove Pinot Noir Rosé from Oregon’s Willamette Valley.
• Chocolate Mousse with Fresh Berries and Almond Tuille, accompanied by a 2013 Dynasty Cellars Amabille.

The complete dinner is offered for $79 per person. Reservations are due July 6 by calling (650) 270-8791. “The Northwest Rosé Winemaker Dinner is for people who enjoy delicious food and some of the region’s best Rosé,” said Suresh Rao of DS Vintners, organizer of the event. It also is presented by Dynasty Cellars and Keenan’s at the Pier. Diners are eligible for special overnight rates that evening starting at $199. The 45-room Chrysalis Inn & Spa (www.thechrysalisinn.com) unites the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest with warmly sophisticated styling. Its hotel, full-service spa, and modern casual restaurant overlooking the calm waters of Bellingham Bay at 804 10th St. welcome guests for a contemporary boutique inn experience unlike any other. Call (360) 392-5558 by June 22 for the special room rate. For reservations or more information about the Northwest Rosé Winemaker Dinner, call (650) 270-8791 or visit www.dsvintners.com.