Winemakers Dinner

Celebrate the start of Spring with a sophisticated wine tasting evening here in the National. We will be hosts to On the Grape Vine‘s Winemakers dinner on Friday 1st February. There will be five Winemakers in attendance on the night – Degani – Valpolicella Clos Bellane – Cotes du Rhone Domaine Saumaize – Pouilly Fuisse Becker – Germany (Pinot Noir) Wittmann – Germany (Riesling) These are world class winemakers and it is a truly unique opportunity to meet them and discuss their wines. The night will start off with a walkaround wine tasting experience whereby you can taste these beautiful wines and have a chat with the people who produce them. This will be followed by a five course dinner where each course will be complimented by one of the various wines. Wine Tasting starts at 6:30pm Dinner starts at 8:00pm Tickets are €50.00pp please call Tim/Louise on 012805725 to book your place. This promises to be a fantastic night and is definitely one not to be missed.

Wine Tasting and Supper

Marinated Salmon with Beetroot Blush and Dill Crème Fresh

Wine: – Wittmann Reisling 2011,Rheinhessen, Germany

French Onion Soup with a Fresh Crouton Glazed with Grueyer Cheese

Wine:- Miro Sipon 2009 Slovenia

Escalope of Veal Oscar

Breaded Pan Fried and Garnished with Asparagus Spears Flamed with Cognac Finished with Mustard Parmesan and Prawn Sauce

Wine:- Becker Spatburgunder 2010 – Germany

Seared and Rested Cushion of Lamb on Honey Thyme Jus Finished with parsley Buttered Potatoes

Wine:– Clos Bellane Cotes du Rhone – France

A Chocolate pot de Crème with Fresh Raspberry and Sable Biscuits

Wine:- Degani Recioto Della Valpolicella 2009