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 Simon Pearce Restaurant
The Mill
Quechee, Vermont
1760 Quechee Main Street
Quechee, Vermont
802.295.1470
Greetings Wine Lovers!
It is our pleasure to share with you the line up for this year’s wine dinner series at Simon Pearce.
We have selected a diverse assortment of wines from around the globe to showcase for you this year and anticipate that you will be happy with the lineup.
A Simon Pearce Wine Dinner is a unique experience. It is an intimate affair where the visiting winery educator will come to your table to talk about the wines and pairings at your leisure. Personal attention is what we are all about and we like to carry this philosophy into everything we do.
Here’s this seasons’ line up:
- Ancient Varietals of Campania – Thursday, February 9, 2012
Host – Maurizio de Rosa, Feudi di San Gregorio
- Wines Around Washington featuring Houge & Genesis – Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Host – Gary Hogue, Founder/Owner, Hogue Cellars
- Celebrate 100 Years of d’Arenberg - Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Host – Joyce Hulm, Old Bridge Cellars
- Tablas Creek of California –Wednesday May 16, 2012
Host - Robert Haas, Tablas Creek
Buongiorno, Amici!
Feudi is Campania’s premier winemaking estate and they are known for being ahead of their time in advancements and innovation in winemaking. Feudi’s winemakers have tapped into the incredible potential of Campania’s unique and ancient varietals. These are the wines that we will be featuring for our February wine dinner of Thursday, February 9 2012.
Our host for the evening, Maurizio de Rosa is a wealth of knowledge on the history of the country and region and is a passionate and enthusiastic educator.
Chef Joshua has come up with an authentic menu to pair with these magnificent wines that will transport you to another time, make you feel the warmth of true Italian hospitality and maybe even smell the aromas of the sea and ever-abundant lemons that perfume the Southern Italian air.
For your pleasure, our menu is as follows for the evening:
Grilled Scamorza and Crispy Prosciutto
arugula, ciabatta , cipollini marmellata
Greco di Tufo, “DUBL” 2006, Vino Spumante di Qualita
Maine Shrimp & Point Judith Calamari
citrus risotto, tarragon olive oil
Greco di Tufo, 2009, Greco di Tufo DOCG
Veal Braciola
raisins, pine nuts, chick peas, Maplebrook Farms ricotta, roasted tomato cream
Aglianico, “Rubrato” 2007, Irpina/Aglianico IGT
Grilled Beef Short Ribs
eggplant, escarole, roasted chestnut polenta, white balsamic porcini reduction
Aglianico, “Taurasi” 2006, Taurasi DOCG
Wild Flower Honey Zabaglione
golden figs, shaved white chocolate & almond lace
Fiano/Falanghina, “Privilegio” 2007, Campania Bianco IGT
Reservations are available from 6-9pm and may be made online or by calling the restaurant at (802) 295-1470. Space is limited. Please book early to ensure your reservation!
The cost of this wine dinner is $65 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Salute!
Deanna L. Heon
Beverage Program Director
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