Friday, October 1, 2010

Vintner Select and Iron Horse Inn Host Sean Minor Wine Dinner

Raise a glass to Napa Valley this autumn and attend the Sean Minor Wine Dinner at the historic Iron Horse Inn! Held on Wednesday, Oct. 27, the evening will begin at 6:30 p.m. and feature a four-course gourmet dinner prepared by chef Jackson Travis Rouse. Each dish will be paired with a different wine from Sean Minor’s Four Bears series – a special line dedicated to the winemaker’s children. In attendance will be wine expert Alvin Feldman of Vintner Select, who will be available throughout the evening to answer questions about the wines. After dinner, all guests will receive a delectable dessert prepared by chef Rouse to take home. The cost is $50 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required. For more information, call 513-772-3333.

Sean Minor Wine Dinner

First Course
Local Butternut Squash Bisque with aged goat cheese crouton, curry pumpkin seeds and brown butter
Sean Minor Four Bears Chardonnay, Central Coast

Second Course
Thyme Seared Sea Scallop with Swiss chard, golden raisins, country ham, piquillo pepper polenta and Marcona almonds
Sean Minor Four Bears Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County

Third Course
Arctic Char with shaved Brussels sprouts, bacon, celery root purée and verjus demi-glace emulsion
Sean Minor Four Bears Pinot Noir, Carneros

Fourth Course
Cabernet Braised Short Rib and Wild Mushroom Wellington with blue cheese, truffle whipped carrots and crispy parsley
Sean Minor Four Bears Cabernet, Napa Valley

Take Home Dessert
Hazelnut S’more

About Vintner Select:
Vintner Select was founded in 1989 with the vision of bringing the finest quality wines from around the world to the Midwest. For more information, call (513) 229-3630 or visit www.vintnerselect.com.

About Sean Minor Wines
Located in Napa Valley, Calif. Sean Minor Wines was founded in 2005 by owner and winemaker Sean Minor and his wife Nicole. A family business, Sean Minor Wines offers sophisticated, approachable wines noted for their expressive terroir-driven flavors. For more information, visit www.4bearswinery.com.

About Iron Horse Inn:
Iron Horse Inn is located at 40 Village Square in the heart of historic Glendale, Ohio. The restaurant is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., Friday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Saturday from 5 p.m. to midnight. For more information or to make reservations, call (503) 772-3333 or visit www.ironhorseinn.com.

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