Wine Lovers Weekend
at The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
March 30-April 1, 2012
IN A WORLD BURSTING WITH FLAVORS, HOW CAN YOU
YOU MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR DINING EXPERIENCE?
Discovering great flavors often is like solving a mystery. Taste, texture, aroma and the “X Factor” combine to create a magical and memorable meal. Our 2012 Wine Lovers Weekend program will take you on a journey to explore all facets of flavor profiling. And like a criminal profiler that studies human behaviors to identify clues, our programs will give you the tools to create your own magical food journey.
The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel is excited to collaborate with Galena’s finest family of restaurants - Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill, One Eleven Main and Vinny Vanucchi’s 'Little Italy' - to create this one-of-a-kind Wine Lovers Weekend package available only on March 30-April 1, 2012. Our Wine Lovers Weekend package is available one weekend later than the community Wine Lovers Weekend celebration and includes gourmet meals, fine wines, Irish Whiskey, two nights accommodations, shuttle between The Irish Cottage and the dinners, plus the following:
FRIDAY, MARCH 30, 2012
Complex "90-Plus" Wines Welcome Reception
The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
at The Auld Dubliner Lounge
- 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Join old friends and make new acquaintances as we kick-off a weekend of discovering new flavors. This special welcome reception will highlight hand selected 90-plus wines that fuse several varietals to form unique flavors.
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Brassfield Sauvignon Blanc
Eroica from Chateau Ste. Michelle
Brassfield Serinity
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Joel Gott Zinfandel
Georges Duboeuf Brouilly
Sweet Cabernet Sauvignon |
"Shocking" Dinner
Vinny Vanucchi's 'Little Italy' - 8:00 to 10:30 p.m.
Shuttle service provided
In the spirit of Harry’s Bar in Venice and Caffe Giacosa in Florence, the culinary team at Vinny Vanucchi’s ‘Little Italy’ have combined traditional Italian recipes with classic Italian cocktails to create flavors that will “shock the palate!” Complete menu information.
Wines served:
Bellini
Negroni Jelly Shot
Tableside White & Red Wines
Tuaca Toddy |
Live Entertainment – Tom Hughes
Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill - 7:30 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 2012
Hot Boutique Breakfast
Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill - 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
"Whiskey Flavor Notes" Program
The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
at Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill - 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Learn to identify the natural flavor notes of whiskeys’ often complex taste profiles. During the program, we will discover: Cereal, Vanilla, Peat and Oak flavor notes. Using a combination of taste, smell and textures, participants will train their palate to discern individual flavor notes common to many whiskeys. Complete menu information.
Whiskeys served:
Johnny Walker Blue
Lagavulin
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Jameson Red Breast
Bulleit Bourbon
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"Grape Varietals" Tasting & Program
The Irish Cottage Boutique Hotel
Blarney Stone Event Room - 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
There are thousands of grape varietals in the world. However, very few end up in a wine glass. During this program, we will feature several of the most common varietals used in American wines. During the first part of the program your team is tasked with identifying four common varietals. After a short “snack break,” we will literally mix it up by having your team blindly taste four blended varietals. Can you identify the varietals that make up the blends?
Common Varietals include:
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Pinot Noir
Syrah
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Zinfandel
Chardonnay
Pinot Gris
Reisling
Sauvignon Blanc
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"Forgotten Flavors" Dinner
One Eleven Main - 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.
Shuttle service provided
With his grandmother's recipes in mind, Chef Boughton crafted a dynamic menu using his grandmother's favorite ingredients. Complete menu information.
Cocktails served:
Death’s Door Vodka, Ginger, Cherry Shrub
Templeton Rye Porch Cocktail
Pisco Sour
Absinthe Frappe
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Live Entertainment – Tom Hughes
Frank O’Dowd’s Irish Pub & Grill - 7:30 p.m.
SUNDAY, APRIL 1, 2012
Package rates start at $359.00/person + tax based on double occupancy.
Due to the high demand for this package, a $250.00 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT is required. The $250.00 deposit is applied to the total purchase price of the package. A confirmation letter including a receipt for the $250.00 deposit will be sent within days of the reservation.
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