Varanese will host the Stags’ Leap Wine Dinner on Tuesday, April 7, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The evening will feature guest speaker Michelle Hodges from Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and a six-course dinner paired with various world-class wines from the Napa Valley winery, one of California’s earliest wine estates. The winery is known for its Cabernet Sauvignon, with its “Artemis” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon (being served during dinner) being awarded first place among ten top French and California red wines in a blind taste test by leading French wine experts. 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
Stag’s Leap “Aveta” Sauvignon Blanc

Grilled Shrimp and Artichokes Served atop Fresh Baked Flat Bread
With Capers, Red Onions, Fontina Cheese and a White Wine Cream Sauce

Second Course
Stag’s Leap “Hands of Time” Chardonnay

House-Cured Smoked Salmon and English Pea Puree
With Lemon Crème Fraiche, French Bread Crouton,
Black Lava Salt and Snow Pea Shoots

Third Course
Le Maestrelle “Santa Cristina” Tuscana

Warm Plum and Basil Custard
Topped with Arugula Tossed with Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Roasted Pistachio’s

Fourth Course
Stag’s Leap “Hands of Time” Napa Valley Red Blend

Slow Braised Short Rib and House-made Bucatini Pasta
With Caramelized Onions, Bell Peppers and Kalamata Olives
Garnished with Crispy Kale and Parmesan

Fifth Course
Stag’s Leap “Artemis” Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Grilled Double Cut Lamb Chop
Served over Slow Cooked Cannellini Beans with Smoked Bacon and Oven Dried Tomatoes Finished with a Fig Balsamic Reduction and Gremolata

Sixth Course
Tormaresca “Puglia” Primitivo IGT

Chocolate Chip-Mascarpone Cannoli with Chocolate Gelato
Topped with a Red Wine and Dried Cherry Glaze