This February, Ottawa is lucky to be hosting Ontario Wine Country!  Not only is the Winter Wine Fair an event not to be missed, but we’ve also got two amazing wine dinners coming up.  What a unique opportunity it is to dine with a winery principal, tasting special cellar selections that are carefully paired with just the right menu.  These dinners are filling up quickly so reserve your place today!

Cave Spring Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Restaurant E18hteen
Wednesday, February 6, 6 pm Cocktails, 7 pm Dinner
Restaurant E18hteen, 18 York Street, Byward Market, Ottawa
Cave Spring Cellars was founded in 1986 by grape grower Leonard Pennachetti and wine maker Angelo Pavan. From the beginning, they have vinified vitis vinifera grapes - the noblest grape varieties of the Old World - from vineyards along Niagara’s Beamsville Bench.  Join Thomas Pennachetti as he guides you through this fantastic four-course dining experience prepared by Restaurant E18hteen’s Executive Chef Matthew Carmichael. $75 per person (includes food and wine) plus tax and gratuity.  Wines to be tasted include Cave Spring Cellars Brut, Dolomite Riesling, Cabernet Franc Estate, Indian Summer Riesling, and Riesling Ice Wine.  Registration is required, as space is limited: call (613) 244-1188 to book.

Henry of Pelham Winemaker Dinner Celebrating Empire Grill’s 10th Anniversary
Wednesday, February 13, 6pm
Empire Grill, 47 Clarence Street, Byward Market, Ottawa
Come and celebrate Empire Grill’s 10th Anniversary with a special winemaker dinner featuring Henry of Pelham’s Daniel Speck.  Daniel will dig into his wine cellar to sample 10 year old wines alongside recent vintages to highlight the 4 course dining experience.  $110 per person (includes food and wine) plus tax and gratuity.  The line-up of wines is:  Cuvée Catharine Brut, Riesling Reserve (2006 and 1998 vintages), Merlot Reserve (2004 and 1998 vintages), Baco Noir Reserve (2005 and 1998 vintages), and Botrytis Affected Riesling (2005 and 1998 vintages).  Registration is required, as space is limited: call 613 241-1343 to book.

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This February, Ottawa is lucky to be hosting Ontario Wine Country!  Not only is the Winter Wine Fair an event not to be missed, but we’ve also got two amazing wine dinners coming up.  What a unique opportunity it is to dine with a winery principal, tasting special cellar selections that are carefully paired with just the right menu.  These dinners are filling up quickly so reserve your place today!

Cave Spring Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Restaurant E18hteen
Wednesday, February 6, 6 pm Cocktails, 7 pm Dinner
Restaurant E18hteen, 18 York Street, Byward Market, Ottawa
Cave Spring Cellars was founded in 1986 by grape grower Leonard Pennachetti and wine maker Angelo Pavan. From the beginning, they have vinified vitis vinifera grapes - the noblest grape varieties of the Old World - from vineyards along Niagara’s Beamsville Bench.  Join Thomas Pennachetti as he guides you through this fantastic four-course dining experience prepared by Restaurant E18hteen’s Executive Chef Matthew Carmichael. $75 per person (includes food and wine) plus tax and gratuity.  Wines to be tasted include Cave Spring Cellars Brut, Dolomite Riesling, Cabernet Franc Estate, Indian Summer Riesling, and Riesling Ice Wine.  Registration is required, as space is limited: call (613) 244-1188 to book.

Henry of Pelham Winemaker Dinner Celebrating Empire Grill’s 10th Anniversary
Wednesday, February 13, 6pm
Empire Grill, 47 Clarence Street, Byward Market, Ottawa
Come and celebrate Empire Grill’s 10th Anniversary with a special winemaker dinner featuring Henry of Pelham’s Daniel Speck.  Daniel will dig into his wine cellar to sample 10 year old wines alongside recent vintages to highlight the 4 course dining experience.  $110 per person (includes food and wine) plus tax and gratuity.  The line-up of wines is:  Cuvée Catharine Brut, Riesling Reserve (2006 and 1998 vintages), Merlot Reserve (2004 and 1998 vintages), Baco Noir Reserve (2005 and 1998 vintages), and Botrytis Affected Riesling (2005 and 1998 vintages).  Registration is required, as space is limited: call 613 241-1343 to book.

This entry was posted on Thursday, January 24th, 2008 at 2:33 pm and is filed under Groovy Grapes News. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. Responses are currently closed, but you can trackback from your own site.