January 5-Course Wine Dinner with Catena Zapata at Franklin Square Market – Saratoga Springs, NY

Catena Zapata is Argentina’s most celebrated and influential winery — a family estate founded in 1902 and credited with elevating Argentine Malbec to global prestige. Drawing from rare, high-altitude vineyards in the Andes and historic family parcels such as Adrianna and Nicasia, Catena Zapata produces wines of remarkable depth, purity, and elegance. Their limited-production, terroir-driven bottlings showcase meticulous craftsmanship and a commitment to quality that spans four generations.

Recognized as the #1 World’s Best Vineyard and the World’s Most Admired Wine Brand, Catena Zapata has earned more 100-point scores than any other South American winery. Featuring them at a wine dinner signals exclusivity, excellence, and an unforgettable tasting experience anchored in one of the world’s most acclaimed estates.

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Menu

Gatena Zapata Wine Dinner

Franklin Square Market

Saturday, January 17th

Reception

Pickled Japanese Eggplant

Garlic, smoked paprika, capers

Coal Roasted Oysters

Chive, garlic bacon butter

Scallop Gratinee

Fennel velouté, greyure panagratta

Charred Zucchini Rollatini

Whipped feta, confit tomato

Poke Bowl

Basmati rice, green onion, sesame seeds, Persian cucumber, soy syrup

Grilled Fig Pinsa Flatbread

Arugula, prosciutto di parma, mozzarella, fig caramel, ricotta salata

Short Rib Grilled Cheese

Sourdough, caramelized onions, smoked gouda, horseradish aioli

1st

Mejillones

New Zealand green shell mussels, pimenton, garlic, wine, chorizo d’ espana, grilled Night Work Bakery sourdough

2nd

Ensaladas

Apple wood smoked beets, beet falafel, triple cream goat cheese, smoked paprika cucumber tzatziki vinaigrette, beet tops,

3rd

Arroz Negro

Squid ink aborico rice, red shrimp, charred calamari, saffron aioli, lemon

4th

Empanada

Duroc pork collar, manchego, golden raisins, egg, potato, fresno pepper harissa

5th

Carne de Res

Rib Eye spinalis steak,red chimichurri, black garlic puree, bone marrow mac & cheese, swiss chard chanterelle gratin

6th

Banana Foster Crepes

Caramelized banana, figs, candied pecans, spiced rum raisin gelato