August Winemakers’ Dinner

Winemaker’s Dinner Friday August 16th, 2024 – Dinner starts @ 6:30PM

For over fifteen years the Bistro at Red Newt was a driving force in the local-vore farm to table restaurant scene in the Finger Lakes. Under the direction of late Chef Debra Whiting, the menu was innovative, inspired, ever-changing and delicious. Founding Winemaker, David Whiting, spent years in the back-ground helping to prep, cook and cater.

On August 16th, David will be jumping back into the kitchen for a special dinner with the help of lead winemaker Christina Zapel. “What? Two winemakers in the kitchen?” Yes. As it turns out, Christina is also a passionate foodie who studied food and nutrition at NYU before jumping into her winemaking career with both feet. And this menu includes some of our favorite dishes from the golden era of the Red Newt Bistro. This is going to be fun!!

MENU

Dinner starts @ 6:30PM
Founding Winemaker, David Whiting, heads back to the kitchen for a true Winemaker’s Dinner!  David has selected some of his favorite and classic dishes from the Red Newt Bistro for this evening’s menu. Lead Winemaker, Christina Zapel, will be joining David both in the kitchen and on the floor to prepare your dinner and lead you through a wine and food experience that you will not forget!

Welcome!!!

2015 Sparkling Riesling

First Course   

House-made ravioli with chevre, shiitakes, basil oil

2019 Riesling – Glacier Ridge

Second Course

Mixed greens with fingerling potatoes, red onion, roasted corn and a warm bacon vinaigrette

2020 Pinot Gris

Main Course

Salmon with sauteed peaches and fennel served with wild rice and scallions

2016 Riesling – Tango Oaks

2013 Gewurztraminer – Curry Creek

Dessert

Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake

2014 Riesling – Sawmill Creek

Please call ahead with dietary restrictions

$120 per person inclusive (plus tax) / Wine Club price = $100 (plus tax)

Please call ahead with dietary restrictions

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