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Rachel Bennett grew up in the Midwest of California-Fresno. Her father, a lawyer by day and wine consultant by night, is wholly responsble for her love of all things oenology. He hooked her at the age of 18 months when he poured her a thimble full at little winery called Chateau Haut-Brion and from that moment on, her fate was set. Rachel obtained her undergraduate degree from UC Davis and then went on to Boston University to get her Master’s in gastronomy, a program started by Julia Child and Jacques Pepin. As part of her program she studied wine for two years under two masters of wine, Bill Nesto and Sandy Block. When she was not studying, she hosted a public access television show about wine and was an active part of the Boston Sommelier Society. After graduation, Rachel moved back to California briefly where she passed her first and second level Court of Masters Sommelier exams. Rachel has lived in Kansas City for the past two years. Before she started with Kenwood last year, she represented a local importer. besides drinking great wine (and yes, Kenwood is her unbiased favorite), she loves cooking, traveling, football and spending time with both her human and canine sweeties.

STARTER
Trio of bruschetta
Roasted corn and arugula with goat cheese, balsamic tomatoes with basil and fresh mozzarella, caramelized onion and mushroom with gorgonzola
Paired with | Kenwood Yulupa Brut

SECOND COURSE
Citrus lacquered pork belly
Over lentils with bitter green salad and fried almonds
Paired with | Kenwood Sonoma Chardonnay

THIRD COURSE
Hawaiian Tuna Poke
In a cucumber cup with toated sesame seeds, orange miso vinaigrette, and wonton crisps
Paired with | Kenwood Russian River Pinot Noir

MAIN COURSE
Medallions of beef tenderloin
Topped with caper and herb demi glace. Caramelized brussels sprouts and bacon, chive and cheddar mashed potatoes
Paired with | Kenwood “Artist Series” Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009

DESSERT
Pistachio crusted white chocolate cheesecake
with pistachio praline
Paired with | Kenwood “Zacherra” Moscato

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