Robert Haas, Tablas Creek Vineyards

Robert Haas, Tablas Creek Vineyards

On Friday Evening December 9th, Birch Ridge is pleased to announce that the renowned Robert Hass will be at the Birch Ridge Inn to present wines from his winery, Tablas Creek of Paso Robles California. As founder of Vineyard Brands, and Managing Partner of Tablas Creek since its formation in 1989, Haas has consistently spoken in favor of organic viticulture, minimum-intervention winemaking and wines of terroir and sophistication. Chef Stephen Byrne will pair the wines presented by Robert to create a festive dinner in advance of the holidays.

The menu for the evening includes Filet of Sole Roulade, stuffed with Maine Crab laced in sauce Maltaise, paired with a Roussanne; Roasted Red Pepper and spinach påté wrapped in sliced carrot with red onion rosette, served with a Tablas Creek Rosé; and Noisettes of Lamb, herb rubbed, topping a Yukon gold potato cake and Rosemary demi glaze accompanying an Esprit de Beaucastle Red. The evening will begin in the Great Room of the Birch Ridge Inn with appetizers and a Cote de Tablas Blanc. To finish the evening, a Tablas Creek Syrah will be paired with Parmesan cheese cups filled with fresh fruit, a rich pastry cream, Danish blue cheese and a cassis reduction.

The first wine will be presented at 7:00 PM in the Great Room Lounge at Birch Ridge, followed by dinner in the Inn's restaurant starting at 7:30 PM. Mr. Haas will present each wine with a brief discussion.

The price per person for the evening is $79.00, not including tax or gratuity. This price is inclusive of the evening's wine and dinner. Reservations are required, and can be made by calling the Birch Ridge Inn at 802.422.4293, or 800.435.8566. Lodging packages are also available.

Also, don't forget... The Birch Ridge Inn will be host local artist John Tidd in conjunction with the Killington Arts Guild, at a "Meet the Artist Night", on Friday, December 2.