Wine Institute of New England
presents
Wines for the Holidays
Tuesday, November 14, 2017
6:30 ~ 8:30 pm
in the Wine Cellar at
Wine Institute of New England
Take some of the stress out of the holiday meal planning by learning how to pair your holiday meals with wine. We will also give great tips for holiday host/hostess gifts that will guarantee your spot on next year’s guest list!
Wine Institute of New England
presents
Pairing Wine & Cheese
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
6:30 ~ 8:30 pm
in the Wine Cellar at
Wine Institute of New England
Learn to pair wine and cheese like a pro in two hours! We will be tasting a variety of spectacular cheeses and pairing them with equally splendid wines.
Wine Institute of New England
presents
~ A Perfectly Paired Event ~
Join us for an unforgettable farm to table wine dinner inspired by the mushrooms and other fresh edibles of Chatfield Hollow Farm. The evening will begin with a cocktail reception with amuse-gueules, followed by a four-course dinner. Each course will be expertly paired with wine by director Renée Allen and presented with food and wine pairing tips.
Saturday, September 23rd, 2017
5:30 pm
Chatfield Hollow Farm
10 Firetower Road
Killingworth, CT
Cocktail Reception
Amuse-Gueules
featuring cheese from Cato Corner Farm, Colchester, apples and pears from Chatfield Hollow Farm, Killingworth, and pumpkin flowers from Upper Pond Farm, Old Lyme
Wine Institute of New England’s Shroom ‘n Bloom Cocktail
&
Wines from Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen
Dinner
Appetizer
Applewood Roasted Royal Trumpet Mushrooms over Homemade Egg Pappardelle with Bacon Crème
featuring mushrooms from Chatfield Hollow Farm, Killingworth
Jones Winery Pinot Gris 2014, Shelton
Salad
Study of Mushrooms: Fall Mushroom Medley with Kale, Goji Berries, Roasted Walnuts, and Ginseng Vinaigrette
featuring mushrooms, kale, goji berries & ginseng from Chatfield Hollow Farm, Killingworth and micro greens from Upper Pond Farm, Old Lyme
Réserve de L’Abbé Côtes du Rhône Rosé 2016, France
Entree
Shiitake Mushrooms with Orange & Star Anise Braised Short Ribs and Lotus Leaf Purse of Emperor’s Rice and Mushroom Mélange
featuring beef from Four Mile River Farm, Old Lyme and mushrooms & lotus leaves from Chatfield Hollow Farm
Los Haroldos Mendoza Estate Blend 2014, Argentina
Dessert
Chanterelle-Apricot Cheesecake with Vanilla-Genmai Crème Anglaise, White Chocolate Shavings & Raspberry Droplets
featuring cheese from Calabro Cheese Corp., East Haven, CT
Quady Winery Orange Muscat Essensia 2015, Madera, Central Valley, California
$125.00/person
Please note ~ menu items are subject to change due to the fresh, local & seasonal nature of our ingredients.
Wine Institute of New England
presents
A Free Wine Tasting & Seminar
at
The Connecticut Wine Festival
at
The Goshen Fairgrounds
Saturday, July 22, 2017
at 2:00 pm
Wine Institute of New England
presents
Say Olé to Spain!
Tuesday, April 4th, 2017
7:00 ~ 9:00 pm
in the Wine Cellar at
Wine Institute of New England
Explore the splendor of sparkling, white and red Spanish wines region by region. We will cover several areas, including Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Rias Baixas, and the Penedes.
Wine Institute of New England
presents
A Connecticut Wine Tasting:
Discovering Our Local Vines
The Connecticut Wine Festival
at
The Durham Fair
Saturday, September 24th, 2016
at 4:00 pm
The Connecticut Wine Festival will be returning to the Goshen Fairgrounds in Litchfield County on Saturday and Sunday, July 23 and 24, for its eighth year of showcasing some of Connecticut’s best wines. Sponsored by the Connecticut Vineyard and Winery Association (CVWA) and presented by the CT Wine Trail, the festival features fine wines from a wide variety of local vintners. The festival also features wine classes, specialty food vendors, and artisanal crafts, as well as a variety of live musical entertainment.
Daily admission to the CT Wine Festival ($35 at the door), include free wine tastings, a commemorative festival wine glass for the tastings, and a tote bag. Guests under 21 and Designated Drivers can attend for a reduced admission price of $10. Photo ID with proof of age is required for the wine tasting. Hours for the Festival are 12:00 to 7:00 pm on Saturday, July 23, and 12:00 to 6:00 pm on Sunday, July 24. More information and a complete list of participating wineries can be found at www.ctwine.com.
Festival proceeds are used to promote the CVWA Wine Trail and the Connecticut wine industry. The CT Wine Trail, a state approved winery and vineyard awareness program, features trails that wind their ways through some of the most scenic and historic regions of Connecticut.
“We are very pleased to once again host 14 of Connecticut’s wineries and allow patrons to sample some of the many wines that are produced right here in Connecticut,” said Sherrie Palmer, Festival Manager.
Wine Institute of New England will be presenting a free wine seminar – A Connecticut Wine Tasting: Discovering Our Local Vines – on Saturday, July 23, at 2:00 pm.
The specialty food vendors are primarily members of the Connecticut Specialty Food Association, an association that is part of the Connecticut Food Association. They feature local foods made in Connecticut. Adams Hometown Market, a Platinum Sponsor of the Festival, will also sell advance tickets at its stores throughout Connecticut and Massachusetts and also through its Better Valu and Tri-Town locations.
For more information, visit www.ctwine.com. You can also email info@ctwine.com or call (860) 216-6439.
Wine Institute of New England
presents
May 19th, 2016
6:30-8:30 pm
Join us for our final Spring 2016 Thirsty Thursday wine class. We will discuss the wine producing regions of South America and try some of these incredible wines that are becoming serious contenders in the global wine world, while still being some of the best bargains to be found.
We will be tasting more than your mama’s malbec!
Wine Institute of New England
presents
Join us for the next in our Friday Night Nips and Nibbles series as we travel to Tuscany. Try several variations on a classic pairing ~ Tuscan wines and regionally-based dishes. We will discuss the various subregions of Tuscany, including Chianti and Montalcino, and pair these wines with the delectable cuisine of this region, prepared on site by Chef Daniel Chong-Jiménez.
May 6th, 2016
6:30-8:30 pm
The annual Connecticut Specialty Food Association’s Products Award Competition took place on March 22, 2016 at the Aquaturf in Plantsville. Below are the results of the Wine Competition.
2016 Wine Product of the Year
Hopkins Vineyard Ice Wine 2014
Wine – Blush
1st Place Jones Winery, Shelton, CT First Blush, NV
2nd Place Bishop’s Orchards Winery, Guilford, CT Apple Raspberry Blush, NV
3rd Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Sunset Blush, 2014
Wine – Dessert
1st Place Hopkins Vineyard, New Preston, CT Ice Wine, 2014
*This wine received high enough marks from all of the judges to be placed in the Exceptional category, the highest category in which a wine could place.
2nd Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Pyrrha’s Passion, 2011
Wine – Dry Red
1st Place Hopkins Vineyard, New Preston, CT Cabernet Franc, 2012
2nd Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT New Dawn, 2014
3rd Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT St. Croix, 2014
Wine – Dry White
1st Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Cayuga White, 2014
*This wine received high enough marks from all of the judges to be placed in the Exceptional category, the highest category in which a wine could place.
2nd Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Chardonnay, 2014
3rd Place Jones Winery, Shelton, CT Pinot Gris VS, 2013
Wine – Fruit
1st Place Jones Winery, Shelton, CT Blueberry Bliss, NV
2nd Place Bishop’s Orchards Winery, Guilford, CT Celebration, NV
3rd Place Bishop’s Orchards Winery, Guilford, CT Highland Red, NV
Wine – Hard Cider
1st Place Holmberg Orchards &Winery, Gales Ferry, CT Cortland Hard Cider, NV
2nd Place Bishop’s Orchards Winery, Guilford, CT New England Hard Cider, NV
Wine – Other Red
1st Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Root 63, 2014
*This wine received high enough marks from all of the judges to be placed in the Exceptional category, the highest category in which a wine could place.
Wine – Other White
1st Place Jones Winery, Shelton, CT Woodlands White, NV
2nd Place Holmberg Orchards &Winery, Gales Ferry, CT Thamesview White, NV
3rd Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Blustery Blend, 2015
Wine – Rosé
1st Place Sunset Meadow Vineyards, Goshen, CT Rosé, 2014
Wine – Sparkling
1st Place Holmberg Orchards &Winery, Gales Ferry, CT Bubbly Blanc, NV
*This wine received high enough marks from all of the judges to be placed in the Exceptional category, the highest category in which a wine could place.
2nd Place Bishop’s Orchards Winery, Guilford, CT Rubus Nightfall, NV
