TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2009

Winemaker Table at Atelier Restaurant featuring Cave Spring Cellars

Tuesday, February 17, 6 pm (540 Rochester Street)

Don’t miss this exclusive opportunity to dine alongside Thomas Pennachetti, owner of Cave Spring Cellars, at one of Ottawa’s newest, most exciting restaurants - Atelier.  This dining experience includes a memorable 12-course blind tasting menu paired with some of Niagara’s finest wines from Cave Spring, plus the chance to interact with Thomas as he introduces each wine throughout the evening.

$120 for tasting menu with wine pairings, registration is required, as space is limited:  please call 613-321-3537.

Wildass@Play 

Tuesday February 17 (1 York Street)

The wines of Wildass Country come to Play in Ottawa. Play is the new creation of Steve Beckta and embodies the philosophy of small-plates, high-quality, casual dining with a diverse selection of wines. Play is located in the heart of Ottawa.  Play Chef Michael Moffatt, Play Sommelier Grayson McDiarmid, and Charles Baker of Stratus Vineyards present three ‘playful’ pairings highlighting the acclaimed, great-value wines from Wildass (2007 Wildass Riesling, 2006 Wildass White, 2006 Wildass Red).  Don’t miss this highly energized evening of food, wine and discussion.

$68 per person plus tax and gratuity, Only 50 seats available - call 613-667-9207 for reservations (there is no specific start time)

Wine Dinner at The Urban Pear featuring Southbrook Winery

Tuesday, February 17, 6:30 pm (151 Second Ave., Unit C)

Southbrook Vineyard is gorgeous, glamorous, green, and it’s the first Canadian winery to achieve Biodynamic Certification.  Join the always entertaining and informative Bill Redelmeier, owner of Southbrook, for a 4 course meal paired with 5 wines, including a special 1998 vintage pulled from the library especially for this event.  Enjoy the seasonal, creative, delicious creations of The Urban Pear’s Chef/Owner Ben Baird, each course perfectly complemented with wine pairings and Bill’s lively commentary.  The perfect way to spend a winter’s eve.

$90 per person plus taxes and gratuity, call 613-569-9305 for reservations

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009

Wine Tasting Dinner at Juniper Kitchen and Wine Bar with Rosehall Run Winery
Thursday, February 19, 6pm (245 Richmond Road)
Enjoy this exclusive opportunity to dine alongside Dan Sullivan, winemaker from Rosehall Run winery.  This fine dining experience includes a five course tasting menu created by Chefs Richard Nigro & Norm Aitken paired with some of Prince Edward County’s finest wines from Rosehall Run.  In order to enhance the experience a bit further, both Dan & Richard will be mingling evening long and answering all questions that come to mind and palate.
$80 per person plus tax & gratuity, call 613-728-0220 for reservations

Winemaker’s Dinner at the Elgin Café Featuring the Wines of Reif Estate

Thursday, February 19, 7pm (100 Elgin Street at the Lord Elgin Hotel)

Executive Chef Joan Smith of the Lord Elgin Hotel, has created a fabulous 5 course dinner menu paired with the wines of Reif Estate Winery, one of the pioneers of the Niagara Wine Industry.   Owner and winemaker Klaus W. Reif, will host the evening introducing the wines and sharing his passions and insights with the guests.  This is a must-attend for culinary and wine aficionados alike.

$75.00 per person plus tax and gratuity, call 613-569-2126 for reservations

Winemaker Dinner at Atelier Restaurant featuring Huff Estates Winery

Thursday, February 19, 6 pm (540 Rochester Street)

Don’t miss a rare opportunity to taste the wines of Huff Estate at Ottawa’s newest, most exciting restaurants - Atelier.  This dining experience includes a memorable 12-course blind tasting menu paired with some of Prince Edward County’s finest wines from Huff Estate, plus the chance to interact winemaker Frederic Picard,  as he introduces each wine throughout the evening.

$120 for tasting menu with wine pairings, registration is required, as space is limited:  please call 613-321-3537.

Stratus@Beckta

Thursday, February 19, 6:30pm (226 Nepean Street)

Only 20 seats are available for this intimate round-table dinner with Beckta Chef Michael Moffatt and legendary Ontario winemaker Jean-Laurent ‘JL’ Groux. Beckta, Ottawa’s pre-eminent dining experience, known for innovative and intelligent fare, superb service, and superlative ambience, continues to draw rave reviews from far and wide. A Four-course dinner will be paired with current, Future, and rare library vintages of Stratus’ signature wines, Stratus Red and Stratus White. These wines capture the essence of the Stratus vineyard and have quickly become benchmarks on the Canadian wine scene. They are known for their complexity, intensity, ability to age for long periods, and are above all else, unique expressions of the land on which they are grown.

$125 per person plus tax and gratuity, please call 613-238-7063 for reservations

Wine Dinner at Merlot Rooftop Grill featuring Cave Spring Cellars

Thursday, February 19, 6:30pm (100 Kent Street - Ottawa Marriott, 29th Floor)

Experience a five-course, wine-paired meal at Ottawa’s highest restaurant - Merlot Rooftop Grill.  Enjoy the spectacular view of the city from the 29th floor of the Ottawa Marriott Hotel. Executive Chef Steven Gugelmeier and Merlot Chef Timothy Barton have crafted a unique menu including Beef Tenderloin, Wild Sockeye Salmon, and Caribou Loin. Thomas Pennachetti, co-owner of Cave Spring Cellars, will explore and explain the characteristic of five wines. Three for the 2006 vintage and two from the 2007 vintage. Experience the unique and subtle characteristics each vintage can bring to each variety.

$125 per person plus tax and gratuity, please call Gunars Kazaks at 613-783-4212 for reservations

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