100 Best Wine Restaurants 2012

	congressaustin.com (512) 827-2760 Make a Reservation » Destination Bottles Henri Goutorbe 2002 Special Club Brut Grand Cru (Champagne) Egon Müller 2008 Scharzhof Riesling (Mosel) Domaine Leroy 2004 Vosne-Romanée
Cuisine Description The wine steers the eclectic American food offered. Read a Q&A with June Rodil, beverage director of Congress and get the Seared Sea Scallops with Jicama Salad, Coconut Cream, Cocoa Nib and Chocolate Mint recipe. View the menu »
Wine List Description The focus of the wine program is to “comply with the philosophy of the food: high-end, quality-driven, unique and fun,” says June Rodil, beverage director. The list features Récoltant-Manipulant (RM) Champagnes, Burgundies and trophy wines from Napa. View the wine list »
Riot-Worthy Dish Wine Enthusiast editors asked America's 100 Best Wine Restaurants of 2012 "which dish would start a riot if it was taken off the menu?" Their riot-worthy dish is… "White Lobster Bisque with Smoked Tomato Jam, topped with a Lobster Ricotta Fritter—served tableside."
Perfect Pairing Seared Sea Scallops with Jicama Salad, Coconut Cream, Cocoa Nib and Chocolate Mint is perfectly paired with Zilliken’s Estate Riesling from the Mosel.
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