For Immediate Release:

Big Sky Café presents “A Pinot Paradise” wine dinner with MacMurray Ranch Winery

Tuesday March 16, 2004 at 6:30 pm

Join Kate MacMurray, daughter of Fred MacMurray the 1940s screen star and the father of “My Three Sons”, as she presents wine from her family’s ranch paired with specialties prepared by Big Sky Café Executive Chef Randy Brobst.

Welcoming Appetizers

Roasted Asparagus Bruschetta w/ red and yellow peppers, fresh goat cheese & balsamic syrup

Blue Crab Fritters w/ lemon aioli

Rancho Zabaco “Russian River Valley” Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2002 Sonoma County

First Course

Pistachio Encrusted Pan Seared Sea Scallops over warm spinach & grilled endive salad

MacMurray Ranch Pinot Gris 2002 Russian River Valley

Second Course

Grilled Pacific King Salmon w/ a savory ragout of crimini, shiitake & portabella mushrooms

MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir 2002 Sonoma Coast

Third Course

Slow Braised Pork Roast w/ braised fennel, roasted sweet potatoes & a sun-dried cherry au jus

MacMurray Ranch Pinot Noir 2001 Russian River Valley

Dessert Trio – A salute to “My Three Sons”

Bittersweet Chocolate Caramel Mousse, Honey Mousse, & Raspberry Mousse

Rancho Zabaco Cabernet Sauvignon Port 1997 Northern Sonoma

MacMurray Ranch was purchased by Fred MacMurray in the 1940s where he farmed it for nearly fifty years with his wife and children. After Fred passed away in 1991, the family sold the farm to E&J Gallo to create a super premium wine that Fred always wanted to create. Kate represents MacMurrary Ranch wines, which today is known for some of the best Pinot Gris and Pinot Noirs in California.

Big Sky Café, the Wine Bar of Webster Groves, features Revitalized American Favorites with an emphasis on health and presentation as well as an extensive wine list. Big Sky Café recently received the “Award of Excellence” from Wine Spectator Magazine as well as voted “Best Wines by the Glass” by St. Louis Magazine.

Dinner includes five courses of food and wine as well as live “Spanish Serenade” music by a strolling guitar player. Cost of the dinner is $65.00 per person, not including tax or gratuity. Make your reservation by calling Big Sky Café at (314) 962-5757.

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