Guild Wine Dinners

 

For years we have wanted to do wine dinners that were special and unique: for anybody who really appreciates fine wine and food. This is it! Each dinner will include at least five courses and a minimum of six different wines. The total price for dinner (including food, wine, tip and tax) is $90 to $150 per person.

What's special about these dinners? First, they are NOT winery dinners, where all the wine comes from one producer. Each wine has been carefully selected to pair with a specific course. Second, most are classic regional dinners where you get an opportunity to taste some of the world's most famous wine and food combinations. And third, menu's and wine pairings are designed by Claude Robbins, MWA, and President of the International Wine Guild so that wines are brought in especially for the dinner.

Each dinner will include a brief talk between courses of how the wines and foods were chosen, a little history, and a lot of fun! These dinners are also fun if you really enjoy wine and food and want to meet people in the industry, as well as others who share your interest in wine and food.

All of the dinners begin with a time to meet and greet; usually with a sparkling wine or some other aperitif. Dinner will begin promptly at 6:30 PM. Dining is European seating, dress is business casual. You must make your reservation through the Guild, the restaurants do not accept reservations for this private event.

Please note: If you have special dietary needs or are a vegetarian, contact the Guild as arrangements can often be made to accommodate your needs if given at least two-week's advanced notice.

Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Reservations usually close five business days before a dinner. Dress is casual and seating is European. Click a corresponding "Register" link to sign up.

Typically $90-150 per person (food, wine, tax and tip inclusive).

Upcoming Guild Wine Dinners

Register: Classic Italian Christmas Dinner - Opus Restaurant - December 6th, 2010
Monday 6:00PM - 9:30PM ($135)

Because we purchase wines and food based on the number of registrants, no-shows are charged a non-refundable fee equal to the registration fee, per person, unless other arrangements are made at least 5 working days in advance of the seminar.

If for any reason a class is cancelled we will phone or e-mail you 48 hours prior to the start of the class. If a class is cancelled at the last minute due to bad weather (this is very rare) we will reschedule the class. However, if a class is held and you decide not to attend because you believe the weather is bad than it will be treated as a no-show.

 

Menu: International Wine Guild Christmas Dinner

A Classsic Italian Christmas

Opus Restaurant, Michael Long Executive Chef and Host

 

Antipasta - First Course

Holiday Hor's and Cheese

 

Second Course

Grilled Swordfish Oreganato

in a saffron clam sauce, with pancetta and fennel

  

Third Course

Rosemary Glazed Quail

with balsamic grapes, chestnut polenta and a pastry crisp

 

Fourth Course

Very Slow Roasted Rack of Heritage Pork

with gorgonzola fig stuffing and carrot risotto

 

Fifth Course

Winter Salad of Mixed Lettuce

with an eggplant tomato dressing, pecorino cheese and crisp onions

 

Sixth Course

Tea-Ramisu

white tea mascarpone and black tea syrup with

a lemon cookie layer

 

Closer

A Surprise

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