Enjoy an unforgettable evening at the enchanting Nasher Sculpture Center, and catch a few rising stars. A five-course winemaker's dinner featuring award-winning wines from Australia paired with victorious creations of the Dallas area's hottest new chefs - the top winners of the 15th annual Rising Stars Chefs' Contest.

Hosted by Emmy award-winning journalist and three-time Katie award winner...and food lover...Gary Cogill, the evening's culinary creations will be paired with d'Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Love Grass Shiraz 2008 and Kilikanoon, Clare Valley, Mort's Block, Watervale Riesling 2010.

Cocktail hour begins outside where guests will enjoy a private viewing of the world famous Nasher Sculpture Garden.

M  E  N  U

Brokenwood, Hunter Valley, Semillon 2010 

John Cox, Line Cook II, Hyatt Regency Dallas

Pan Seared Halibut

Venison Sausage, English Pea, 

Roasted Poblano Fricassee with Buerre Blanc

2nd place White Wine

Ray Skradzinski, Executive Sous Chef, Five-Sixty by Wolfgang Puck 

Pan Roasted Pork Tenderloin, Trio of Cauliflower

Black Pepper Blood Orange Sauce, Marjoram

1st place White Wine

Kilikanoon, Clare Valley, Mort's Block, Watervale Riesling 2010

Oliver Sitrin, Sous Chef, Marquee Grill

Steak Moutarde with Parsnips and Brussels Sprouts

1st place Red Wine

Heather Dorris, Sous Chef, Bolla

Pan Roasted Boneless Lamb Rack, Yellow Curry Puree

Sweet Apple Relish, Spinach Beech Mushrooms

Sweet Red Pearl Onions, Kaffir Lime-Coconut Sauce

2nd place Red Wine

d'Arenberg, McLaren Vale, The Love Grass, Shiraz 2008 

Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta with a Blueberry Gelée Shot

Blueberry White Cheddar Crumble ~ Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

Starbucks Reserve Organic Galápagos San Cristóbal

Dinner served with Acqua Panna ~ S.Pellegrino 

Bon Appétit!