Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host the Sean Minor Wine Dinner on Tuesday, July 14, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The evening will feature guest speaker Larry Soble a six-course dinner paired with various world-class wines from the winery. Sean Minor Wines is a family owned and operated winery nestled into the Sonoma Valley. Founded in 2005, the Sean Minor winemaking philosophy is “to offer wines that exude quality and truly represent the appellation, from which they’re produced, yet are affordable for everyday enjoyment.” Our special guest for the evening will be Larry Soble of Sean Minor Wines, who will be joining us to lend his expertise to the wines we’ll be experiencing. 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
Sean Minor Four Bears Sauvignon Blanc

Chilled Grilled Shrimp and Cucumber Gazpacho

Second Course
Sean Minor Four Bears Chardonnay

Baked Brie and Grilled Pineapple over Bib Lettuce with Shaved Prosciutto
Finished with a Mango-Jalapeno Vinaigrette

Third Course
Sean Minor Central Coast Pinot Noir

Grilled Flat Bread Topped with Tuscan White Bean Spread
With Diced Tomatoes, Basil and Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Forth Course
Sean Minor Carneros Pinot Noir

Dried Cherry BBQ Glazed Salmon
Served with a Warm Potato Salad

Fifth Course
Sean Minor Napa Cabernet Sauvignon

Smoked Bison Strip Steak with Roasted Red Pepper Emulsion, Caramelized Pearl Onions and Roasted Sweet Potato Puree Topped with Grilled Scallions Compound Butter

Sixth Course
Sean Minor Vin Gris of Pinot Noir

Beignet filled with Mascarpone Mousse
Topped with Candied Strawberries and Hazelnut Lace Cookie