Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host the Bonterra Organic Wine Dinner on Tuesday, August 18, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The evening will feature guest speaker Emily Walz, Regional Manager at Bonterra Vineyards, and a six-course dinner paired with various wines from the 100% organic vineyard. The cost is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.

The menu will consist of:

First Course
Bonterra Viognier

Shaved Prosciutto de Parma and Goat Cheese with Apricot Mostarda
Served atop a Crack Black Pepper and Lavender Scented Lavash Bread

Second Course
Bonterra Sauvignon Blanc

Spicy Honey Roasted Almonds and Tempura Fried Grapes
Served over Spicy Greens with a Honeydew and Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

Third Course
Bonterra Chardonnay

Roasted Chicken and Cavatappi Pasta
Tossed in a Brie Cream Sauce with Granny Smith Apples, and Dried Cranberries
Topped with Toasted Pepitas

Fourth Course
Bonterra Cabernet Sauvignon

Red Wine Braised Boneless Beef Short Rib and Wild Mushroom Ragout
Served over Truffle Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes and Heirloom Carrots

Fifth Course
“The Butler” ’07 & ’09 Side by Side

Grilled Porterhouse Lamb Chop
Served over English Pea and Pecorino Romano Risotto
Finished with a Roasted Cipollini Onion Lamb Demi

Sixth Course
Bonterra Merlot

Chocolate Pot de Crème with Blackberry Jam and Lace Cookie