blue ridge wine festival in blowing rock, north carolina
 

EVENTS
: Vintner's Dinners
: Fire on the Rock Chef's
Challenge
: Wine Tastings
: "Uncork the Festival"
: Seminars & Classes
: VIP Wine Gala
: Winemaking Competition

: Art Competition

The Manor House Restaurant at Chetola Resort

With Childress Vineyards

Friday, April 11th

7:00pm

Price: $108.00

*Inclusive of tax & gratuity

 

First Course

Sesame Crusted Ripshin Dairy Goat Cheese Cakes 

Served on Roasted Butternut Squash and Basil

Wine

2006 Viognier

Perfumed with floral and tropical fruit aromas.  Flavored with hints of honeysuckle,

pineapple, and peach.  Clean finish with crisp notes of wildflowers.

Second Course

New England Sea Scallop, Pecan Seared on a Chocolate Mole Sauce

Wine

2005 Reserve Chardonnay

Nose of butterscotch and vanilla, followed by tropical fruit and orange zest

and spices on the palate.  Buttery-smooth and full, start to finish.

Third Course

Alison Farms Chicken Confit Ravioli Served With a

Tasso Ham and Maple Gastrique

Wine

Pinnacle

A classic Bordeaux-style red wine blended from Cabernet Franc,

Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Fourth Course

North Carolina Rock Shrimp Salsa Served Over Wilted Escarole

with Roasted Peppers, Roma Tomatoes and Leeks

Wine

2006 Sangiovese

Subtle black cherry flavors highlight this Italian-style wine.

Fifth Course

Grilled Wild Boar Tenderloin, Caramelized Onions, Grits, BBQ Pinto Beans

Accompanied with a Childress Blueberry Port Sauce

Wine

2005 Reserve Cabernet Franc

Bright, fruit fragrances with hints of coffee and licorice.  Balanced tannins beginning to end. 

Finish of oak, cocoa powder, and sweet chocolate.

Sixth Course

Chocolate Trio Finale:

Chocolate Mocha Crème Brulé

Warm Glazed Chocolate Amaretto Torte

Almond and White Chocolate Crackle

Sweet Blackberry Coulis 

Wine

2006 Late Harvest Viognier

Sweet, heavy dessert wine made from high quality, botrytisized grapes with

notes of citrus and orange blossom honey.

To Make a Reservation Call The Manor House Restaurant at 828-295-5505

 

 

 

 


 

877-295-7965 | 828-295-7851 | Email Us: info@blueridgewinefestival.com