Californian wines to be served at Trump and Xi Jinping’s dinner

Written by : Michelle Koh

At the dinner held at Mar-a-Lago residence hosted by Trump for the President of China, Xi Jinping, Californian wines were the wines of choice. Trump’s intention to serve McDonald’s hamburger at the bilateral dinner was scraped and went with a classier choice.

Guests were treated to a laid back continental menu and paired with Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2014 from Sonoma Coast and Girard Cabernet Sauvignon 2014 from Napa Valley. Dishes for the night lack of any sort of imagination and playing on the safe side of menu planning.

 

Appetizer

Caesar Salad with homemade focaccia croutons, Parmigiano-Reggiano

Entrée

Pan-seared Dover Sole with champagne sauce
Herb-roasted new potato
Haricots verts, Thumbelina Carrots

Or

Dry Aged Prime New York Strip Steak
Whipped Potatoes
Roasted Root Vegetables

Dessert

Chocolate cake with vanilla sauce and dark chocolate sorbet

Or

Trio of Sorbet (Lemon, Mango, and Raspberry)