Merlot Vertical Tasting

northern va wine tasting
Date: 03/07/2020 Time: 12pm & 4pm Event Type: breaux

Join us for our Annual Merlot Vertical Tasting.  Sample and discuss various vintages of our Merlot with our winemaker, Josh Gerard and Wine Educator and Sommelier Jim Koennicke. This event is educational, interactive and fun.

Delight in the company of others while our hospitality associates pour through 8 wines as you journey through a delicious 3-course gourmet meal, finishing off with a delectable truffle. Each session is 2 hours and is an exclusive reservation-only event.

Seating is limited, so make your reservation today!

Seating times are at 12:00pm & 4:00pm.

**MENU**

Amuse Bouche 

Dilled Goat Cheese Phyllo Cup with Black Pepper Smoked Salmon 

Paired with 2017 Sauvignon Blanc

1st Course 

Honey Dijon Pork Shank, Warm Rotini and Black Eyed Pea Salad 

Vegan/ Vegetarian- Honey Dijon Tempeh, , Warm Rotini and Black Eyed Pea Salad 

Paired with 2014 Merlot & 2015 Merlot

2nd Course 

Merlot Steeped Gnocchi and Prince Edward Island Mussels with Herbed Compound butter 

Vegan/Vegetarian- Merlot Steeped Gnocchi and Garlic & Herb Butter Beans (Vegan- Herbed EVOO) 

Paired with 2002 Merlot & 2004 Merlot

 3rd Course 

Coffee Marinated Duck Breast with Butter Braised Rhutabaga and Roasted Poblano Chile Puree 

Vegan/Vegetarian- Coffee Marinated Tofu with Butter Braised Rhutabaga and Roasted Poblano Chile Puree 

Truffle

2016 Merlot Dark Chocolate Truffle Rolled in Extra Dark Cocoa Powder

Paired with 2016 Merlot

*Breaux Vineyards is honored that our 2016 Merlot brought home

a Gold Medal in the 2020 Virginia Governor’s Cup*

**Menu subject to change based on the best possible pairings**

$80.00 per guest / $70.00 per Cellar Club Member

Cellar Club Members: Discount applies to a max of 2 tickets. Discount will be applied at check out when you use your Club account log in. For additional tickets, please log out of your account to purchase.

Reservations are not refundable or transferable

Purchase your tickets here for 12 pm.

Club Members – purchase your tickets here for 12 pm.

Purchase your tickets here for 4 pm.

Club Members – purchase your tickets here for 4 pm.