Wine Institute of New England

presents

~ A Perfectly Paired Event ~

Mushroom Farm to Table Wine Dinner

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

Menu

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

paired with

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

paired with

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

paired with

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

paired with

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

paired with

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.