Varanese Restaurant will host the Wagner Family Wine Dinner on Tuesday, June 23, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The evening will feature guest speaker Jake Wolf from Southern Wine & Spirits and a six-course dinner paired with various world-class wines from the California winery. Founded by Chuck Wagner, who began his career in wine as a teenager, the Wagner Family of Wines has been honored to receive multiple awards over their decades in the business. Among these are three “Wine of the Year” awards from Wine Spectator. 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
Bell Glos Pinot Rose

White Balsamic Marinated Strawberries with Goat Cheese,
Brioche Croutons and Micro Basil

Second Course
Mer Soleil Chardonnay

Smoked Parsnip Puree with a 5-Minute Egg, Black Lava salt and Fried Leeks

Third Course
Bell Glos “Las Alturas” Pinot Noir

Peppercorn Seared Hawaiian Ahi Tuna Carpaccio
Topped with a Pickled Cucumber and Mango Salad with Ancho Dusted Corn Nuts

Fourth Course
Conundrum Red Blend

Seared Duck Breast with Bleu Cheese and Pancetta Risotto
Topped with a Dried Cherry and Fig Chutney with Julianne Apples

Fifth Course
Emmolo Merlot

Espresso Rubbed Wagyu Brisket
Served over a Sweet Potato and Roasted Jalapeno Hash
Topped with Tabaco Onions and a Smoky Tomato Butter Sauce

Sixth Course
Mer Soleil Late Harvest

Honey-Lavender Cheese Cake with Lemon Ice Cream and Blueberry Sauce