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Barrel Tasting, Gourmet Food & Wine Pairing Dinner In The Vineyard

Cost: $179

A brief vineyard and cellar tour is followed by an in-depth cellar tasting right from the barrels.

The evening continues in the vineyard (rain or shine) with a seated food & wine pairing featuring two or three select Stone Cottage white wines matched to a plate of delectable morsels. Two select Stone Cottage red wines, left to breathe during the previous course, are then served with a second plate of savory culinary creations designed to highlight the complexities of red wines.

Finally, enjoy a sweet bit of dessert while savoring the view across the vines to the mountains in the distance. At the end of the evening choose your favorite wines and we’ll package up 3 bottles included in the price of your ticket. Brent & Karen Helleckson, owners and winemakers, provide an interesting dialogue through the pairings for a beautiful, scenic, culinary event.

Additional wines available at event discount price.

Reservations Required. $179 – includes barrel sampling, gourmet food event and 3 btls of Stone Cottage Cellars wines

Mediterranean Food & Wine Tour Dinner Menu

July 31 - August 1st, 2026

Salad 

2025 Gewürztraminer

Arugula, shaved fennel, orange segments, red onion, toasted walnuts, shaved Parmigiana Reggiano with citrus vinaigrette

 

White Wine Food Pairing Flight 

2025 Gewürztraminer & 2024 Chardonnay

Organic Chicken Saltimbocca, prosciutto, white wine, 

lemon zest, sage butter, garlic, capers

Smoked Salmon GF Crostini with Basil Pesto Avocado, heirloom tomato, cucumber, caramelized onions, drizzled with homemade honey crème fraiche

Marinated Greek Olives

Roasted Garlic Poached Black Tiger Shrimp

Italian Panzanella White Cannellini Bean Salad

Intermezzo

Italian Limoncello and Fresh Mint Sorbet

Red Wine Food Pairing Flight

2023 Syrah and 2022 Merlot

Homemade Stromboli 

Pepperoni, Italian cured ham, smoked mozzarella, pepperoncini, 

sun-dried tomatoes and fresh basil

Fresh Mozzarella with red wine reduction and organic basil

Homamade Amish Salami

Free Range Ground Beef Italian Kebabs with cucumber mint yogurt

3 Cheese Tortellini tossed with Truffle Butter, fresh chives

and shaved Parmigiana Reggiano

Dessert 

Il Diavolo Dessert Wine

Chocolate Bowl Affogato

Gelato with Espresso, fresh raspberries and orange zest

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