Varanese Restaurant will host the Foley Johnson Wine Dinner on Tuesday, March 24, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The evening will feature guest speaker Richard Wethington from Republic National Distributing Company and a six-course dinner paired with various world-class wines from the Napa Valley winery. All of the wines served will be from the winery’s Handmade tier, which includes special small-lot bottlings from winemakers in the Foley Family Wines organization, including Dave Lattin of Kuleto, Lisa Bishop Forbes of Chalk Hill, Mark Lyon of Sebastiani, Leslie Renaud of Foley Estate and Paul Warson of Firestone Vineyards. 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
Chalk Hill Estate Sauvignon Blanc

Crispy Almond Fried Atlantic Cod
Topped with an Orange-Tarragon Beurre Blanc and Snow pea Tendrils

Second Course
Chalk Hill Sonoma Chardonnay

Char Grilled Mango and Pineapple with Crispy Plantain Chip
With Shaved Coconut, Butter Bib Lettuce and Papaya Vinaigrette

Third Course
Chalk Hill Sonoma Pinot Noir

Sausage Crepenette with Smoke Onion and White Balsamic Puree
Topped with Cherry Gremolata and Bleu Cheese Crumbles

Forth Course
Kuleto Estate Native Son

Duck Confit and House-Made Buccatini Pasta
Tossed with Dried Figs, Goat Cheese, Pancetta Rainbow Chard
In a Red Wine Duck Glace

Fifth Course
Kuleto Estate Frog Prince

Slow Braised Wagyu Brisket Medallions
Served with Twice Baked Red Skin Potato
Finished with a Natural Pan Sauce

Sixth Course
Kuleto Estate India Ink

Espresso Flourless Tort with Pistachio Encrusted Chocolate Ice Cream
Topped with a Mint-Red Wine Chocolate Sauce