2024 Harvest Winemaker’s Dinner Menus
November 2nd, 2024
Harvest Celebration featuring Partage
6pm EASTERN
Starter
Grazing Table – Cheeses, crackers, jams, spreads, bread, nuts, olives, fruit, vegetables and hummus
Bottomless Sparkling Wine
First Course
Radicchio hand salad with roasted honey nut squash and farro with caramelized fennel and a fennel shallot vinaigrette
Pinot Grigio 2023
Second Course
Petit lobster pot pie finished with sherry sauce
Classic Chardonnay 2023
Third Course
Sweet potato orchard apple ratatouille with whiskey butter and brulee blue cheese
Meritage 2021
Fourth Course
Moroccan spiced lamb with a demi glaze served on top of roasted heirloom carrots and and parsnips
Cabernet Sauvignon 2021
Dessert
Heritage style carrot cake with a rum glaze
Select Harvest Vignoles 2020
November 9th, 2024
Harvest Celebration
6pm EASTERN
Starter
Grazing Table – Cheeses, crackers, jams, spreads, bread, nuts, olives, fruit, vegetables and hummus
Bottomless Sparkling Wine
First Course
Arugula and beet salad with candied nuts and a plum vinaigrette
Cabaret Rose 2023
Second Course
Grouper with a lemon caper sauce and braised fennel
Pinot Grigio 2023
Third Course
Smoked cheddar mac and cheese with broccolini, scallions, and leeks
Merlot 2021
Fourth Course
Roasted duck breast with cherry balsamic reduction, farro potato hash
Cabernet Franc 2021
Dessert
Sugar “snow globes” over a shortbread cookie
42 Ice Wine
*While unlikely, menu and wines are subject to change
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New Release Celebration
April 27th, 2024
6pm EASTERN
Starter
Grazing Table – Premium meats, cheeses, crackers, jams, spreads, bread, nuts, olives, fruit, vegetables and hummus
Bottomless Sparkling Wine
First Course
Brûlée brie, crispy Schinken cured ham, matcha whip
Pinot Grigio 2023
Second Course
Salt baked pineapple honey Dijon chicken & waffle cone
Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Third Course
Citrus cured salmon with crisp & kumquat foam
Semi-Dry Riesling 2023
Fourth Course
Burnt ends umami pork belly with whipped goat cheese & strawberry gel
Cabaret Rose 2023
Fifth Course
Texas style smoked beef rib with roasted garlic cheesy polenta & port fig glaze
Zweigelt 2022
Dessert
Tart cherry glacé tartlet with pots de crème
Cabernet Franc 2021
Around the World with the Winemaker
March 23rd, 2024
6pm EASTERN
Starter
Artisan cheeses and various snacks
Bottomless Sparkling Wine
First Course
Bacon wrapped dates with creamy goat cheese and balsamic reduction
True Chardonnay 2022
Second Course
Chilled avocado soup with tomato, red onion, cilantro and crema
Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Third Course
Garlic Shrimp: shrimp poached in butter, wine, garlic, paprika served with ciabatta bread
Cabaret Rose 2022
Forth Course
Spanish pork ribs with sherry, garlic, and smoked paprika
Meritage 2021
Dessert
Citrus olive oil cake with fresh berries
Muscat Ottonel 2022
November 4th, 2023
6pm EASTERN
Starter
Artisan cheeses and various snacks
Bottomless Sparkling Wine
First Course
Cream of Morel, Shitake, Truffle & Stroganoff Soup with Cannellini & Prosciutto Garnish
Classic Chardonnay 2022
Second Course
Butternut Squash Gnocchi, Sage, Brown Butter, Parmesan Cream, Pumpkin Seed Pesto, Asparagus Puff
Pinot Grigio 2022
Third Course
“Meat Candy” Pork Belly, Michigan Cherry Mostarda, Roasted Leeks, Asiago Polenta, Grape Tomatoes
Chambourcin 2022
Forth Course
Cider Braised Beef Short Rib, Humboldt Squash, Corn and Scallion Cake, Pomegranate Gastrique, Arugula Pesto
Merlot 2021
Dessert
Parfait of Chardonnay & Honey Poached Pears, Whipped Mascarpone, Candied Lemon, Pecan Shortbread Crumble
Riesling 2022
November 11th, 2023
6pm EASTERN
Starter
Artisan cheeses and various snacks
Bottomless Sparkling Wine
First Course
Wild Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Tart
Dry Riesling 2022
Second Course
Arugula Salad with Fire Roasted Apples, Bleu Cheese, Crispy Prosciutto, Fresh Pepper and Maple Vinaigrette
True Chardonnay 2022
Third Course
Pumpkin Ravioli, Fried Sage, Brown Butter Sauce and Candied Walnuts
Pinot Noir 2022**
Forth Course
Boneless Short Rib over Pine Nut & Traverse City Cherry & Cranberry Risotto with Rosemary Demi-glace
Meritage 2021
Dessert
Salted Caramel Creme Brule
Vignoles Reserve 2020
Heidie Peterson –
Fabulous
John and Wendy Van Elk –
These dinners are wonderful!
George and Vicky Hinkes (verified owner) –
My wife and I have been coming to these Winemaker’s dinners for nearly two decades. We have only missed three in this time span. The food is always great and the pairings with the wines are incredible!
Robin Day –
Great
Robin Day –
Love this winery