SKANEATELES, N.Y. – May 7, 2013 – The Finger Lakes has long been renowned for its wineries and this spring and summer, the destination’s award-winning, French-inspired retreat, Mirbeau Inn & Spa, celebrates the best of the region as it launches its Finger Lakes Winemaker Dinner series. Debuting Thursday, May 9, with Heron Hill Winery, the monthly dinners provide hotel guests and local residents the opportunity to indulge in a four-course, wine-paired dinner that offers a taste of the top wines and exquisite farm-fresh dishes in the picturesque setting of Mirbeau’s dining room. Winemaker Dinners are $100 per person and begin with a 6:30 p.m. reception followed by dinner at 7 p.m.
The series continues through summer with Dr. Konstantin Frank on Thursday, June 20,Standing Stone Vineyards on Thursday, July 18, and Red Trail Ridge Winery onThursday, August 8. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 877-MIRBEAU (647-2328). For more information visit www.mirbeau.com.
Heron Hill Winery Dinner Menu
May 9, 2013
Reception
Barrel Samples of Pinot Blanc (a rare treat) & International Cheese Selections
First Course
Pinot Blanc Reserve served with Baked Oysters under a Guanciale-Smoked Tomato-Panko Stuffing
Second Course
Single Vineyards Riesling served with Sautéed Lemon Sole in a Pistachio Crust, Ginger Beurre Blanc, Kohlrabi & Sweet Soy Slaw
Main Course
Blaufrankish Reserve served with Venison Tenderloin in a Cardamom-Cinnamon-Coffee Crust, Smoked Duck Breast, Grilled Game & Cognac Sausage, Rhubarb-Cherry Conserve
Finale
Late Harvest Riesling Bunch Select served with a Foie Gras & Sweetbread Terrine and Challah Toast Points, Baked Seasonal Stone Fruit & its Granita, Wildflower Honey
About Mirbeau Inn & Spa
The 34-room Mirbeau Inn & Spa is an intimate, year-round retreat for rejuvenation and romance, offering gracious hospitality, award-winning cuisine, and world-class spa treatments in the heart of New York’s Finger Lakes wine region. Steeped in elegant French country style, Mirbeau is tucked into 10 acres of Monet-inspired gardens, surrounded by spruce forests, rolling hills, crystal clear lakes and more than 100 wineries. Mirbeau Inn & Spa is the only Forbes Four-Star Award winner for hotel, spa and restaurant in New York State, and an AAA Four-Diamond winner. It is also distinguished by the Wine Spectator Award of Excellence, Top Ten Spas in the World in the categories of romance, boutique, yoga and cuisine in Spa Finder’s Annual Readers’ Choice Awards, Top Five Spas for Couples in the World in back-to-back years of Spa Magazine’s Silver Sage Readers’ Choice Favorites, has been awarded a spot on Condé Nast Traveler’s Top 30 Small Resorts in the US for three years in a row and won a 2011 SpAWARD for Most Romantic Spa. For more information visit www.mirbeau.com.
