Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host its annual six-course “Fall Harvest Feast Wine Dinner” on Tuesday, November 17. The reception will begin at 6:30pm and the six-course meal featuring seasonal wine pairings will begin at 7:00pm. Guest speaker John Johnson, Owner/Sommelier of The Wine Rack, will share his expertise on the featured wines served with dinner. The cost is $65 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904.

The menu, prepared by Owner and Chef John Varanese, for the evening is as follows:

First Course
Old 502 Winery, White Noise – Louisville, Kentucky
Roasted Pear and Creamy Bleu Cheese in a Puff Pastry
Served over a Chestnut and White Truffle Puree

Second Course
King Estate “Backbone”, Pinot Gris – Eugene, Oregon
Roasted Cauliflower and Sun Choke Soup
Topped with a Toasted Pine Nut Gremolata

Third Course
Klinker Brick “Farrah” Sarah – Lodi, California
Bourbon Barrel Smoked Salmon with Pomegranate Molasses,
Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pomegranates and Fried Quail Egg
Served over Spicy Greens

Fourth Course
Sanctuary, “Butler Ranch” Zinfandel – Mendocino, California
“Turducken” Turkey, Duck and Chicken with Sausage and Cornbread-Sage Stuffing
Served with a Turducking Gravy, Cranberry Chutney and Sautéed Haricot verts

Fifth Course
Hess “Allomi” Cabernet Sauvignon – Napa California
Venison Pot Pie with Roasted Root Vegetables
Topped with a Flaky Puff Pastry Crust

Sixth Course
NXNW Late Harvest Riesling – Richland, Washington
Brûléed Pumpkin Cheese Cake
Served with Pumpkin, Marshmallow and Walnut Ice Cream
Finished with a Caramel Drizzle