Vasse Felix Winemaker’s Dinner with Virginia Willcock
On Tuesday, July 14th, The Lake House looks forward to welcoming one of the most awarded female winemakers in Australia; Virginia Willcock of Vasse Felix. The winemaker will be tasting through five Vasse Felix wines throughout the evening all of which have been expertly paired with the menu. This intimate event will begin with passed hors d’oeuvres followed by a four course dinner prepared by the award winning culinary team at The Lake House. There are only 24 tickets available for this not to be missed event.
About the Winemaker
As a teenager, Virginia saw the happiness and joy wine brought to her parents and their friends after a hard day’s work in their small vineyard. It was here she decided winemaking was going to be her career. Having been named ‘Gourmet Traveler WINE Australian Winemaker of the Year’ in 2012 (she was also a finalist in 2010) and ‘Winemaker of the Year’ by The West Australian Good Wine Guide 2013, Virginia is a respected authority on Margaret River winemaking. She has represented the region as presenter and panelist of numerous international media and trade conventions and masterclasses, in addition to being a sought after regional wine show judge.
Where: The Lake House, 747 Lake Bonavista Drive SE, Calgary
When: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 at 6:30pm
Dinner: Four courses plus hors d’oeuvres
Host: Virginia Willcock of Vasse Felix
Tickets: $115 per person (includes tax and gratuity)
Tickets can be purchased below or here.
Menu:
Hors D’oeuvres
Glazed Caribou & Bison Meat Balls, Roasted Garlic Demi
Albacore Tuna Tartare, Soy Ginger Dressing, Creamer Potato Chip
Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta, Shaved Asiago Cheese, Rosemary Focaccia
First Course
Beet Cured Salmon Gravlax
Whipped Dill Fairwind Farms Goat Cheese, Bread & Butter Pickles, Rye Bread
Second Course
Sweet Corn Veloute
Heirloom Tomato Relish, Basil Oil
Main Course
Wild Boar Tenderloin, Baby Back Rib
Herb Crushed New Potato, Broccoli & Kohlrabi Slaw, Smoky Barbecue Sauce
Dessert Course
Blueberry Chiffon Pot de Crème
Lemon Curd, Berry Compote, Meringue, Soft Lemon Cookie
*Menu changes may be necessary due to product availability
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Tickets are non-refundable.