Forks & Corks Winemaker's Dinner: Alexander Valley Vineyards
Name:
Forks & Corks Winemaker's Dinner: Alexander Valley Vineyards
Date:
May 13, 2022
Time:
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM EDT
Event Description:
Our guest, Gerald L. "Jerry" Baxter from Alexander Valley Vineyards will join us for a 5-course prix fixe menu, with each course paired with a wine from Alexander Valley.
In addition to fine wines, they also make their own olive oil and we are excited to feature it in some of our dishes.
In addition to fine wines, they also make their own olive oil and we are excited to feature it in some of our dishes.
Greeting: Wetzel Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO), 2019 Harvest, from Alexander Valley Vineyards. Homemade roasted garlic and aromatic herb focaccia
Course 1: Watermelon-mint salad, english cucumber, pickled onion, greek feta, strawberry-lime balsamic with Wetzel Estate EVOO
Wine 1: Rose of Sangiovese, Sonoma County, 2021
Course 2: Hand-harvested seared diver scallop over wilted arugula, crème fraiche, caviar garnish
Wine 2: Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, 2019
Course 3: Australian herb crusted lamb lollipop, béarnaise sauce, peruvian purple potato mash
Wine 3: Alexander School Reserve, Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2018
Course 4: Deconstructed beef wellington with sherry-scented duxelle, port wine glaze, asparagus accompaniment
Wine 4: Cyrus, Red Blend, Alexander Valley, 2016
Course 5: Blood orange chocolate olive oil cake made with Wetzel Estate EVOO
Wine 5: Redemption, Zinfandel, Dry Creek Valley, 2017
The Winemaker's Dinner will take place at Mean Deans Local Kitchen beginning at 7:30pm on Friday, May 13th. This approximately 2-2.5 hour event is $130/per person. Tax and gratuity are not included (please remember to tip your server at the end).
We have very limited availability and pre-purchased tickets are required. Tickets are not transferable and will be non-refundable after 05/09/22.
To purchase tickets, please call us at 941-251-5435, or better yet, stop by the restaurant and we will be happy to help!
We have very limited availability and pre-purchased tickets are required. Tickets are not transferable and will be non-refundable after 05/09/22.
To purchase tickets, please call us at 941-251-5435, or better yet, stop by the restaurant and we will be happy to help!
