Hennessy Holiday Tasting Event: A Culinary Affair

Name: Hennessy Holiday Tasting Event: A Culinary Affair
Start: 2024-11-13T19:30:00-07:00
Location: 2200 Western Ave Ste. 101 Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98121

Schedule

Wed Nov 13 2024 at 07:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

2200 Western Ave Ste. 101 Seattle, Seattle, WA, United States, Washington 98121 | Seattle, WA

Hennessy Holiday Tasting Event: A Culinary Affair
El Gaucho Seattle
November 13 • 6:30pm�
$250/person plus service charge and tax�
Join us for an unforgettable evening at El Gaucho Seattle for the Hennessy Holiday Tasting Event: A Culinary Affair. Experience an exquisite dining journey featuring a special pairing menu crafted by our Chef de Cuisine, Brian Nguyen.
The evening begins with a welcome cocktail, created by master mixologist and our Spirits Captain, Simone van Eeden, setting the tone for an indulgent night ahead. As you savor each course, immerse yourself in the rich heritage of Hennessy with exclusive tastings and insights from brand ambassador Nathan Sundquist.
This event is the perfect gift for the holidays, offering a memorable experience for loved ones or colleagues. Whether you’re a connoisseur or new to the world of fine spirits, this evening promises to elevate your holiday celebrations.
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Welcome
Golden Apricot Cocktail
Hennessy VS, apricot liqueur, acid adjusted pineapple juice, with a vanilla sugar rim
Course One
Five Spice Duck Breast Salad with Duck Broth
cabbage, carrots, onions, cilantro, mint, marcona almonds, hennessy VS, fish sauce dressing with pomegranates, rice cracker, duck broth
Paired with Hennessy VS
Course Two
Caramelized Pork Belly, Fall Arancini, Chimichurri
braised pork belly, quince caramel, squash and brie arancini, vietnamese chimichurri with pomegranate
Paired with Hennessy VSOP
Course Three
Manhattan Steak, Roasted Fall Veggies, Pommes Aligoté, Tamarind Sauce
5 spice rub, fall mushrooms, squash, broccolini, pommes aligoté with gorgonzola and gruyere, tamarind demi-glace
Paired with Hennessy XO
Course Four
Vietnamese Chocolate Coffee Souffle with Egg Brulé
condensed milk, saigon cinnamon, olympic mountain madagascar vanilla ice cream
Paired with Hennessy Paradis
Nathan Sundquist Moët Hennessy Prestige Manager
Nathan, a Washington native, developed a passion for wine through family trips to eastern Washington and Napa/Sonoma. He passed the Level 1 and 2 Sommelier exams with the Court of Master Sommeliers. After working at PRESS in Napa, where he met his future wife, he returned to Washington and joined the Moët Hennessy team. With a background in restaurants and hospitality, he now represents Moët Hennessy’s prestige brands in Washington and Oregon.