Three California wines will be served at
Friday's inaugural lunch for President-elect Donald Trump, recognizing
the Golden State roots of House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy
(R-Bakersfield) and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-San
Francisco).
A J. Lohr 2013 Arroyo Vista chardonnay from Monterey County will be paired with Maine lobster and gulf shrimp with saffron sauce and a peanut crumble for the first course.
A J. Lohr 2013 Arroyo Vista chardonnay from Monterey County will be paired with Maine lobster and gulf shrimp with saffron sauce and a peanut crumble for the first course.
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Delicato Black Stallion 2012 Limited Release Napa Valley cabernet
sauvignon will be served in the second course with grilled Seven Hills
angus beef with dark chocolate and juniper jus and potato gratin.
And Korbel Natural “Special Inaugural Cuvée” California Champagne will be served with chocolate soufflé and cherry vanilla ice cream for dessert.
California wines have been featured at many of the inaugural lunches, though the French wine lobby has protested in the past over Korbel's use of the term Champagne to describe its sparkling wine. Labeling wine as Champagne that is not from Champagne, France, violates U.S. regulations, except for companies like Korbel that were using the term prior to 2006.
The meal is a more than century-old tradition. More than 200 guests, including Supreme Court justices, Cabinet choices and congressional leaders, will toast the president, vice president and their families in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall. It is hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
And Korbel Natural “Special Inaugural Cuvée” California Champagne will be served with chocolate soufflé and cherry vanilla ice cream for dessert.
California wines have been featured at many of the inaugural lunches, though the French wine lobby has protested in the past over Korbel's use of the term Champagne to describe its sparkling wine. Labeling wine as Champagne that is not from Champagne, France, violates U.S. regulations, except for companies like Korbel that were using the term prior to 2006.
The meal is a more than century-old tradition. More than 200 guests, including Supreme Court justices, Cabinet choices and congressional leaders, will toast the president, vice president and their families in the Capitol’s Statuary Hall. It is hosted by the Joint Congressional Committee on Inaugural Ceremonies.
