Pappas Bros. Steakhouse hosting Keenan Winery dinner with owner Michael Keenan Friday, January 30

Napa Valley stalwart Robert Keenan Winery will take center stage at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Friday night, January 30, when winery owner Michael Keenan shares wines and stories from his family’s California winery.

Located near the top of Spring Mountain District, high above Napa Valley,  the Keenan estate comprises 48 acres of vineyard, where the Keenans have been producing wine since 1977. Keenan produces big, broad-shoulder Napa cabernets, merlots, cab francs, chardonnays and zinfandels. Master somm Barb Werley will be pouring the wines, all paired with a good looking menu from exec chef James Johnson. Here’s what’s what:

2013 Keenan Summer White Blend, Napa Valley

FIRST COURSE

Pan-seared Swordfish
Vodka Cream, Caper Berries and Herb Essence

2005 Keenan Spring Mountain District Chardonnay

2007 Keenan Spring Mountain District Chardonnay

SECOND COURSE

Dry-aged Colorado Lamb Chops

Potato Croquette, Charred Brocolini, Bacon Jam

2002 Keenan “Mailbox Vineyard Reserve” Spring Mountain District Merlot

2003 Keenan “Mailbox Vineyard Reserve” Spring Mountain District Merlot

THIRD COURSE

Tasting of Strip Loin:

70 day Dry-aged
28 day Dry-aged
A-5 Japanese Waygu

Potato Purée, Roasted Vegetables, Wild Mushroom Vinaigrette

1985 Keenan Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (5.0 L)

2005 Keenan Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

2010 Keenan Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

DESSERT

Mocha Parfait

You’ll need a reservation for this 7pm dinner. $195++. 

 (214) 366.2000, 10477 Lombardy Lane, Dallas.