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Your invitation to the
Australia Wine Dinner
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 7:00

Australia is the source for classic new world wines as well as innovative wine blends and styles. This dinner will showcase Shiraz, the great Aussie success story. We'll also taste Grenache and some striking and delicious white and red wine blends. Our tour will include the Clare Valley, Barossa Valley, Yarra Valley and the McLaren Vale, all celebrated names in quality Australian wines. Nepenthe, Wolf Blass, Chateau Reynella, Barossa Valley Estate and Greg Norman Estates are some of the great wineries represented. The vintages range from 2001 to 2006. Australia is a remarkable source for both high value everyday wines and some of the most coveted world-class wines made anywhere. The wines have gotten raves from the critics. At this dinner, you may discover your house wine for the summer or a special occasion collectable for your cellar. Please join innkeepers Frank and Marsha Whitman for an evening of special wines and a mouth-watering menu by Chef Matt Stein. Peter Cody of Hartley & Parker will lead the discussion of the wines. Kick off summer with wine, food and friends at Silvermine!

RECEPTION
Banrock Station Semllion - Chardonnay
Grilled shrimp with avocado salsa in a phyllo cup.

FIRST COURSE - Eclectic Whites
Nepenthe Winery Sauvignon Blanc, 2006
Tryst White Blend, 2007 (A blend of Pinot Gris, Semillon, & Sauvignon Blanc)
Pan Seared Soft Shell Crab, mango and grilled asparagus salad, mango puree

SECOND COURSE - Eclectic Reds
Chateau Reynella Grenache, McLaren Vale Basket Pressed 2001 (90WS)
Yarra Valley, Shiraz-Viognier, Estate Grown 2003 (90RP)
Peppered Sliced Rib Eye Steak
Pan seared, and served with golden chanterelles, fresh thyme and red wine sauce.

THIRD COURSE - Shiraz
Barossa Valley Estate, Ebenezer Shiraz 2002 (91WS)
Greg Norman Estates, Reserve Shiraz, Limestone Coast, 2002 (90WS)
Roast Rack of Veal
Garlic sautéed spinach, crisp fondant potatoes, roasted tomato sauce..

DESSERT
Campbells Muscat, Rutherglen (92RP)
Vanilla bean crème brulee

Call 203-847-4558 now to make your reservation! $85.00 per person
Next Wine Dinner - in the fall.

Winter - Spring 2008
WINE DINNERS
Each dinner includes five courses and eight wines

Wednesday January 23, 7:00
SHIRAZ/SYRAH AROUND THE WORLD
Rhone Valley, Australia, and California

Sunday February 24, 6:00
TUSCANY AND PIEDMONT
Great wines from the Banfi Estates

Sunday March 30, 6:00
NAPA VALLEY - RUTHERFORD
Great Napa wine from the heart of the valley!

Wednesday April 23, 7:00
CALIFORNIA'S CENTRAL COAST
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Syrah, Cabernet and more!

Sunday May 18, 7:00
AUSTRALIA
Chardonnay, Riesling, Shiraz, Cabernet and more!


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Silvermine Tavern
WINE DINNERS

Silvermine Tavern wine dinners include eight wines at a five course dinner. Each dinner, hosted by Innkeeper Frank Whitman, features a special menu by Chef Matthew Stein tailored to the wines being served and eight wines expertly selected to explore a particular region or wine type.

Recent Wine Dinner themes have included:

·        Australia

·        Syrah/Shiraz Around the World

·        Washington and Oregon

·        Cool Carneros

·        Napa Valley – Great American Wines

·        Perrin Family wines from Chateauneuf du Pape & Paso Robles

·        Tuscany and Piedmont

·        Robert Mondavi – Opus One

·        13^th Annual Zinfandel Dinner

·        Great Winemakers of the Alexander Valley

·        And Many More

Each dinner is a fun evening of food and wine.  You’ll enjoy the company of other wine lovers.  In addition to discussing the wines of the evening, there is usually lively talk of travel, food and wine experiences from many places.

Join us for these enjoyable evenings of food and wine. Join our e-mail list by clicking here: http://visitor.constantcontact.com/email.jsp?m=1100931686348.    The Wine Dinners will start up again in September.