About This Event
The Details:
Our wildly popular Small Plates event is back!—an intimate progressive dinner along the trail—is Wednesday, August 23, 2023. Enjoy a glass of wine paired with a gourmet tapas dish in the tasting rooms of up to three wineries during this unique dinner event that happens just twice per year!
Many wineries partner with local chefs to prepare and serve each delicious pairing. Culinary aficionados will enjoy this upscale, gourmet dining experience. Grab your tickets now!
Tickets are $25 per seating*, and you may get tickets for one, two or three seatings, each at the winery of your choice. Seating times are roughly 6:00 pm, 7:10 pm and 8:20 pm. Tickets must be ordered in advance for this event and always sell out quickly.
*Please note that due to the nature of this event, we are unable to accommodate shared plates at this time. Each $25 seating is per person*
MENU
45 North Winery - Menu
- Wine: 2022 Pinot Blanc - New Release
- Food: Pork Belly Peach gastrique, frisee and fennel salad with citrus segments pistachio and pomegranate.
Amoritas Vineyard:
- Wine: Sneak peek of our new release vintage of Fascinator.
- Food: Vegan Spring Rolls served with fresh peanut sauce made by Roll Model Foods based out of Benzie
Black Star Farms
- Wine: 2021 Arcturos Dry Riesling
- Food: Crispy Chicken on Paella-style Rice Roasted Local Vegetables withSmoky Romesco Sauce Mi Peach and Tomato Salad
French Valley Vineyards
- Wine: TBD
- Food: Sliced beef sirloin with a side of horseradish sauce, served on top of creamy mashed potatoes and seared fresh asparagus.
Gilchrist Farm & WInery
The 7:10 pm -8:00 pm time slot will feature
- Wine: Pinot Grigio
- Food: Buttermilk Marinated White Bean Ragout with Celery, Market Veg, Fresh Herbs, Breadcrumb and House Made Focaccia.
The 8:20 pm - 9:00 pm time slot will feature
- Wine: Late Harvest Riesling
- Food: Cantaloupe Sorbet with Vanilla Bean Buttermilk and Edible Flowers
Bel Lago Vineyards
- Menu - TBD
Dune Bird Winery
- Menu - TBD
Where It's Happening
Meet the Organizer
Discover Leelanau Peninsula, where cool-climate wines pair perfectly with local cuisine.The small peninsula is home to 25 wineries located within diverse microclimates uniquely suited for a variety of wine grapes. Among the internationally acclaimed varietals are Riesling, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Franc. Experience, firsthand, the authentic taste of the peninsula in local wines that continue to achieve national and international accolades with each passing vintage.
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