Here are a couple of good opportunities for foodies in Palm Beach County to “wine” up the month of October:
Shafer Vineyards at Okeechobee Steakhouse (West Palm Beach)
On Tuesday, Oct. 29, the legendary Okeechobee Steakhouse will host a meticulously crafted dinner paired with premium Shafer Vineyards wines for an evening of fine dining. Established in 1972, Shafer Vineyards stands out as a luminary in the world of California cult wines and consistently produces wines of unparalleled quality, earning Shafer the designation as one of the top 25 vineyards in the world according to The Wine Advocate.
In the intimate setting of the Okeechobee Steakhouse Bourbon Room, guests will explore the nuances of Shafer wines through four courses of signature Okeechobee Steakhouse cuisine. The evening begins with an Amuse Bouche of Red Beet “Tartare”, Ossetra Caviar and Crème Fraiche, paired with Billecart-Salmon Brut Rose 2010, and followed by:
First Course
Beurre Fondue Poached Lobster Tail, Crab, and Spring Pea Risotto
Shafer Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay
Second Course
Roast Duck Magret, Jerusalem Artichoke Mousseline, Smoked Blackberry Gastrique
Shafer Relentless Syrah
Third Course
Pan Roasted Australian Waygu, Potato Aligot and Truffle Bordelaise
Side By Side Shafer 1.5 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Shafer Hillside Select Cabernet Sauvignon
Dessert Course
“Quatre Epices” and Red Wine Poached Pears, Gorgonzola Espuma
Continuation of the Previous Wines
The evening begins at 6:30 pm, with tickets at $250 per person plus gratuity.
Lifetime Kitchen (Wellington)
Credit: Lifetime Kitchen
Fine kitchen supplies purveyor, Lifetime Kitchen at The Mall at Wellington Green will host The Riedel Wine Tasting Experience on Oct. 29, from 7-8:30 pm.
Riedel‘s brand ambassador will take guests on an oenophilic journey, where they’ll sniff, swirl, and sip four varietal wines, enjoy light bites, and learn how crystal glassware can affect a grape’s aroma and flavor.
Featured wines include:
Cabernet Sauvignon
Pinot Noir
Oaked Chardonnay
Unoaked Sauvignon Blanc
Participants will receive 10 percent off all in-store purchases and take home a complimentary Riedel Veloce Tasting Set featuring Cabernet, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Chardonnay wine glasses (valued at $180).
Cost is $109.99 per person. To register, click HERE.
Feature Photo Courtesy of Okeechobee Steakhouse