This coming weekend, January 9, 10, and 11, 2015, we will be hosting a Wine Weekend at the Iris Inn, featuring Marc Supsic of Wine Living. This wonderfully wine-themed weekend will include dinner, wine pairings, informational sessions with Marc, and much more, leaving you with happy taste buds and a wealth of new knowledge.
So, what will the weekend look like?
Friday
5:30: Virginia Wine and Cheese Pairing– We will be pairing Virginia Viognier with cheese from Caramount Farms, and Virginia Cabernet Franc with Gouda from Our Lady of the Angels.
8:30: Port and Chocolate Pairing– What day is complete without a rich dessert? This pairing will feature treats from a local chocolatier, truffles dusted with cocoa powder, and chocolates with orange, perfect paired with sweet, young, ruby Port.
Saturday
8:00-9:30: Breakfast and Sparkling Wine– Your day will start with a Spanish Cava paired with a savory egg dish. What a way to wake up in the morning!
1:30: Sensory Exploration– For 50 minutes to an hour, Marc will introduce you to an aroma/flavor kit to train your palate, and as you learn, you will have the opportunity to win some prizes. (Your Sensory Exploration includes lunch.)
Dinner– Indulge in a mixed or Caesar salad paired with New Zealand (Marlborough) Sauvignon Blanc, stuffed chicken with tomatoes and spinach paired with a Meritage from Karamoor Estate in PA, and bread pudding paired with a Malmsey (Sweet) Madeira. If you think your mouths are watering now, just wait until it’s all sitting right in front of you!
Click here to make your reservation, and be sure to put “WINE101″ in the “notes” section. We only have 4 rooms left, so you won’t want to miss out on our very first Wine 101 Weekend.
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