The Ohio Wine Producers Association will host a Fire & Ice Dinner on January 24th, 2020 in the Plant Science Center at Lake Metroparks Farmpark as a preview to the Farmpark’s Ice Festival scheduled for January 25th & 26th.
The dinner will showcase an Ohio Ice Wine flight, featuring 5 Ohio wineries, and a savory aperitif, followed by a multi-course menu expertly paired with Ohio vinifera wines, and close with a decadent dessert. Dinner menu details to follow.
Lauren Fiala, DipWSET & Wine Education Specialist at The Lodge at Geneva On the Lake, will guide dinner guests through the handpicked wines.
The evening will also include live music and an ice carving demonstration. All this will create a formal presentation in a comfortable environment that will entice wine enthusiasts and the wine newcomers alike.
Guests will be able to purchase bottles to take home of both the Ice and Vinifera wines featured in the dinner.
Menu
Start with a glass of Meier’s Reiem Sparkling wine when you arrive
First Course
The dinner will begin with blue cheese, brie, and dried fruits that pair perfectly with the richness of Ice Wines. A flight of Ice Wine will await each guest to enjoy and taste as they sit down at their table. We will briefly discuss the process of how Ice Wine is made and what makes this such a special wine for Ohio.
Flight of Ohio Ice Wines: Kosicek (Vidal Blanc), Debonne (Vidal Blanc), Ferrante (Vidal Blanc), Vermilion Valley (Chardonnay), and Laurello (Cabernet Franc).
Second Course
Roasted Beet Salad with toasted almonds and balsamic dressing
Paired with Ferrante Gruner Veltliner and Laurello Pinot Grigio
Third Course
Pancetta wrapped Stuffed Chicken with cappers and tomato
Paired with Debonne Cabernet Franc and Vermilion Valley Cabernet Franc
Fourth Course
Beef Tenderloin with Lobster Bearnaise
Paired with Kosicek Cabernet Sauvignon
Fifth Course
The dinner will conclude with Cabernet & Berry Cheesecake and coffee
Participating wineries:
Debonne Vineyards,
Ferrante Winery & Ristorante,
Kosicek Vineyards,
Laurello Vineyards,
Vermilion Valley Vineyards
Tickets for the event are $150.00/couple and $80.00/single.
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