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Winefest Dinners

Winemaker Dinners - Friday April 24, 7:00 p.m.
Organized by the American Institute
of Wine & Food, Wichita Chapter

Dinner tickets must be purchased
by calling 316-682-5502
All dinner reservations
must be made by noon, April 22.

For general info visit www.midwestwinefest.com
 
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Thanks to Senior Care Pharmacy for sponsoring the commemorative 
glasses Midwest Winefest AIWF Wine Dinner attendees receive.
 
 

Hilton Wichita Airport
Simi Winery
Special Guest:
Susan Lueker, Winemaker

Cost: $115

 
 
Menu:

Reception
Kebobs with Pear, Apple and Fig and Caramel dipping sauce, Bruschetta station and Brie in Puff Pastry with Apricot Preserves
Simi Sonoma County Roseto

Appetizer 
Braised Scallops Beurre Blanc
Simi Winery Sauvignon Blanc

Salad Course
Boston Bibb lettuce with Pear, English Cheddar and Chili-roasted Cashews and dressed with Lemon Poppyseed Vinaigrette
Simi Russian River Reserve Chardonnay

Entree
Steak Diane with Cognac Peppercorn cream sauce, Parmesan Orzo and Asparagus sauteed in butter
Simi Winery Landslide Cabernet

Cheese Course
Stilton, Edam, Gouda and English Cheddar cheeses accompanied by Walnuts, Pecans and Cashews
Simi Sonoma County Merlot

Dessert
Chocolate Genoise with Black Cherries
Coffee and Tea

 

 

 

SOLD OUT
Wichita Country Club
Hess Collection Winery
and Fine Wines of
The Hess Group

Special Guest: Jason Stickley, Senior Regional Manager,
Southwest Division

Cost: $125
 
Menu:

Reception 
Hors d’oeuvres passed Butler-style including Parmesan Crisp with Roasted Eggplant, Tomato and Basil Mousse, Potato-crusted Seared Scallop, Champagne Mustard and Boursin Cheese on Crostini and Blue Crab-stuffed Cherry Tomato
Hess Lake County Sauvignon Blanc

Appetizer Course
Seared Sea Scallop, Macadamia-crusted Goat Cheese, Portwine Poached Pair and Mixed greens with a light Apricot Fennel Vinaigrette
Hess Su’skol Vineyard Chardonnay
 
First Course
Raspberry-glazed Cherry wood-smoked Duck Breast, Peach and Sundried Cherry saute with a Blackberry Cassis Gastrique
Hess Collection 19 Block Mountain Cuvee
 
Entree
Marinated Tenderloin of Beef, Roasted Garlic and Salsify puree, Sauteed Shiitaki Mushroom Caps with Oven dried Tomatoes, rich Glace de viande, White Truffle oil and 50-year old Balsamic Vinegar
Hess Collection Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert
Blackberry Torte with Chambord Pot de creme
Hess Artezin Zinfandel

 

SOLD OUT
Chester's Chophouse
& Wine Bar

Girard Winery
Special Guest: Pat Roney, Vintner
Cost: $150
 
 
Menu:

Amuse Bouche
Thai shrimp toasts, wakaimi slaw
Basil Lime Escargot “Rangoon’s”
Chevre roulade, citrus relish, almonds
Girard Winery Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
 
Lobster
Lobster, procuitto & fontina Panini,
shaved asparagus & apple salad
Girard Winery Chardonnay, Russian River

Intermezzo
Lemon cream, basil sorbet
Girard Winery Artistry Red, Napa
  
Duck
Torchon & amarana cherry compote,
creamy rillettes &
crispy spring-roll & black fruit bbq
Girard Winery Cabernet Franc, Napa

Filet Mignon
Mushroom ragu, foie gras,
spring vegetable pudding, Perigueux sauce
Girard Winery Petite Sirah
 
Chocolate
Pot au crème, chocolate beignets,
cherry velvet cupcakes