Get ready for the 15th Annual Red Wine Weekend taking place November 1-2, 2013. Celebrate the fall season with fine red wines, delicious food, and exceptional lodging in Bayfield, WI. A series of events will be held at Le Chateau, a sister property of Old Rittenhouse Inn, and the historic Landmark Restaurant at Old Rittenhouse Inn. The highlight of the weekend is a 6-course gourmet wine dinner with 6 Merlots selected by host, Gary Binter, to match each dish.
Join us for a festive and fun weekend!
The Big Three!
Our focus this year is on Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir, and Merlot. At our Friday and Saturday events, guests will taste wines from Ferrari Carano, King Estate, BR Cohn, Castle Rock, Fess Parker, Ritual, Frog’s Leap, Wild Horse, Estancia, Coppola, and others.
Make It A Weekend
Discount weekend lodging packages include the Friday Cabernet Sauvignon and appetizer reception, a hearty 2-course breakfast Saturday & Sunday, Saturday’s “Sideways Revisited” Pinot Noir Seminar, and Saturday evening’s 6-course Merlot-themed Red Wine Dinner. Call 715-779-5111 or Book Online to Reserve Your Spot!
Fall Wine Tasting and Appetizer Reception: Cabernet Sauvignon
Friday, November 1 from 7:00 – 9:00pm
This casual event offers a chance to enjoy 5 different Cabernets and a buffet of gourmet appetizers and desserts prepared by Landmark Restaurant at Old Rittenhouse Inn. The tasting takes place at our Le Chateau property, located at 7 Rice Avenue in Bayfield. Meet wine expert, Gary Binter, who shares his vast wine knowledge. This event is included in the Red Wine Weekend Lodging Package, or available a’ la carte for $45/person plus tax and gratuity.
Sample some tasty wines with us!
Red Wine Seminar: “Sideways” Revisited
Saturday, November 2 from 1:30 – 3:30pm
On Saturday afternoon, host Gary Binter, takes guests on a tour of robust Pinot Noirs. The journey includes stops in Oregon (King Estate), Los Olivos, CA (Fess Parker), Mendocino, CA (Castle Rock), Chile (Ritual) and New Zealand (Sherwood). Gary usually includes a “special component” to this seminar, which we’ll leave as a surprise! This event is included in the Red Wine Weekend Lodging Package, or available a’ la carte for $45/person plus tax and gratuity.
From the vine to the glass, we love wine weekend!
Red Wine Dinner: Great Merlots
Saturday, November 2 from 6:30 – 8:30pm
Without a doubt, the highlight of the weekend is the Red Wine Dinner served at Old Rittenhouse Inn’s Landmark Restaurant on Saturday evening. Each of the 6-courses is accompanied by a Merlot selected by host, Gary Binter, to compliment the menu. The meal includes an appetizer, soup, salad, sorbet, choice of entree, and dessert. This event is included in the Red Wine Weekend Lodging Package, or available a’ la carte for $75/person plus tax and gratuity.
Enjoy our tasty menu paired with great wines.
Dinner Menu: Great Merlots Wine Dinner
Appetizer: Bacon Crusted Shrimp with Bleu Cheese Butter Sauce. Franciscan Merlot
Soup: Creamy Swiss Onion Soup. Coppola Merlot
Salad: Escarole with Red Wine Vinaigrette, Shaved Fennel, Crispy Shallots, Candied Pears. Estancia Merlot
Sorbet: Sour Cherry Madeira
Entree Choice 1: Lamb Osso Bucco with Risotto Milanese and Demi Glace. Ferrari Carano Merlot
Entree Choice 2: Blackened Scottish Salmon with Saffron Gnocchi and Beurre Rouge. Frog’s Leap Merlot
Dessert: Chocolate Mousse Cups. Wild Horse Merlot