Apéritif:

Sofia Brut Rosé
Grape varietals: 80% Pinot Noir, 20% Chardonnay
Francis Ford Coppola’s tribute to his only daughter. Styled after the sparkling rosés in France, Sofia Brut Rosé offers light effervescence, crisp natural acidity, and a light creamy texture.
Award : 94 points, Double Gold at the Taste of the coast competition

Amuse:

Bouillabaisse ( French Rustic Fish Stew from Southern France )

Matching Coppola wine: Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc is an aromatic varietal. To capture its fresh, vibrant scent and maintain the fruit’s crisp natural acidity, the wine is fermented and finished in stainless steel.

Starter : 

Canard Fumé en Salade  ( Smoked Duck with Salad )

Matching Coppola wine: Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Pinot Noir, Sonoma
A gorgeous fragrance and vibrant mouthfeel. Its elegant character and impeccable balance reflect a phenomenal vintage and exceptional fruit quality.

Main:

Joue de Boeuf avec Gratin Dauphinois ( Beef Cheek with potatoes gratin )

Matching Coppola wine: Francis Ford Coppola Diamond Collection Claret, Sonoma
Grape varietals: 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Petit Verdot, 4% Petit Syrah
Since its inception, Claret has been the crown jewel of the Diamond Collection. Crafted as a Bordeaux-style blend, this popular wine reflects a diversity of vineyards whose soils contribute to its complexity.

Dessert:

Tarte au Citron (Lemon Tart)

Matching Coppola wine: Sofia Blanc de Blanc
Made from a blend of Pinot Blanc, Riesling, and Muscat, Sofia Blanc de Blancs bestows fresh aromatics, elegant flavors, and light effervescence.
Awards: Gold 92 points at San Diego International Wine Competition.

Coffee or Tea

Vegetarians are welcome; please request in advance.

Our Special Wine Guest: Tom Krieghauser

Tom is the Asia Pacific Director of Delicato Family Wine ( now the company’s owner of Coppola Wine )

Tom is originally from the USA and grew up in St. Louis, Mo.  After finishing his undergraduate degree from the University of Missouri- Columbia he went to Europe for a teaching job and travel to as many places as possible.  

After a visit to his distant relatives’ winery in the Mosel Region in Germany and seeing the drive, passion and lifestyle of the wine community, it inspired him to pursue a career in wine.

Tom’s wine career started 18 years ago in Chicago, IL working at a beverage distribution company where he was as a merchandiser and then worked his way up and into a fine wine role.  

After 5 years in Chicago, Tom was interested in learning more about the wine industry and enrolled in the Master’s of Wine Business Program at the University of Adelaide in Australia. He thought the move to Australia was a great opportunity to experience the vineyards, wineries, wines as well as the personalities in the business.  

Upon completion of his studies, Tom worked a harvest in Oregon before returning to Australia for a role as sales manager.  The opportunity was great way to learn more about all aspects of the wine business as well as develop business in Asia Pacific region.  

In 2016, Tom was offered a new opportunity to move to Tokyo, Japan for a new adventure.

Tom is a lover of fine wine, sake, golf and restaurants which he is looking forward to visiting more of when the pandemic subsides.