Eddie Merlot's Duckhorn Dinner

Chef Anthony Dee and sommelier Joseph Davey of Eddie Merlot's build a multi-course fall dinner around selections from Napa Valley's Duckhorn Wine Company 7 p.m. Oct. 25 at the Lincolnshire (185 N. Milwaukee) and Warrenville (28254 Diehl) locations: $95. The menu at publication time is below. http://www.eddiemerlots.com

Duck Two Ways

Pan-seared duck breast with a mustard apple cider glaze; duck confit and sweet potato hash

Paired with Goldeneye Pinot Noir

Grilled Lamb Lollipop

Cauliflower puree, mint oil, herb crumbs, and blackberry compote

Paired with Duckhorn Merlot

New York Strip

Served sliced with foie gras butter and charred onions, paprika oil and fingerling potato chips

Paired with Duckhorn Cabernet Sauvignon

Artisan Cheese Plate

Grafton Aged Cheddar and Roquefort Cheeses

Granny Smith apple, and tomato jam; served with crostini and spiced nuts

Paired with Paraduxx