Hessenland Country Inn Wine Tasting History

Every Fall Hessenland Country Inn hosts an annual wine tasting dinner. This event started 1994 and has grown ever since.

Each year Hessenland creates a menu to highlight the bounty of the fall harvest. To compliment the delicious food Hessenland carefully selects one of Ontario’s outstanding wineries to harmonize with the food.

A representative from the winery will accompany and lead the guests on a culinary and viticulture tour speaking about the food and wine pairings that have been selected.

We have included a sampling of dinners from past years and look forward to welcoming you next fall.

6th Annual Wine-tasting Event, 1999

Kyle Harrison of Saverio Schiralli Agencies will be our Guest Speaker for the evening

Tartar of Yellow Fin Tuna with Creme Fraiche and Sevruga Caviar ~~~ Pinot Grigio, Pasqua, 1997, Italy
Pot au Feu Boeuf ~~~ Cabernet Sauvignon, Rosemount Estates, 1997, Australia
Galantine of Pheasant on date and pumpkin Ratatouille ~~~ Riesling Off Dry, V.Q.A., Reif Estates, Canada, 1997
Pasta Funghi ~~~ Semillon Chardonnay, Rosemount Estates, 1998, Australia
Sorbet of Chinese Grapefruit and Pomegranate
Lamb Shanks and Prawns on preserved lemon jus ~~~ Shiraz, Rosemount Estates, 1998, Australia
Surprise ~~~ Vidal Select Late Harvest, V.Q.A., Canada, 1996

7th Annual Hessenland Wine Tasting & 2001 Summer Games Fundraising Dinner

Date: October 21, 2000
Winery: Colio Estate Winery “ Ontario Winery of the year 2000"
Theme: Famous Couples of the Past and Present
Live classical and contemporary piano music

Itinerary: 5:30- 6:30 p.m. Cocktails and Champagne
6:30- ? Dinner with Guest speaker

Bill of Fare

Mache and Veal ~~~ Harrow Estates, Zweigelt, 1998
Root Vegetable Latte ~~~ Harrow Estates, Sauvignon Blanc, 1999
Pickled Cabbage, Crustacean and Ravioli ~~~ Harroe Estates, Gewuerztraminer, 1998
Sorbet
Autumn Bounty Buffet ~~~ Harrow Estates, Cabernet – Franc, 1998 ~~~ Colio estate Vineyards, Merlot Reserve, 1998
Surprise

8th Annual Hessenland Wine Tasting Dinner

Hessenland Country Inn & Henry of Pelham Family Estate Winery
Presents The 8th Annual Wine Tasting Dinner
Saturday September 29th, 2001

Bill of Fare

Veloute of Celeriac and Turnip and Brulee of White Truffles ~~~ Gewuerztraminer, VQA 1999
Greens and Such, Crustaceans and Wildboar with Cured Tomato and Linseed Dressing ~~~ Reserve Riesling, VQA 1999
Cannelloni of Squash and Braised Rabbit on Cassoulet of Beans and Legumes ~~~
Pinot Noir, VQA 1999
Beignets of Lake Huron Pickerel and Scallops with Poppy Seed and Tumeric scented Onion Fondue ~~~ Chardonnay Sur Lie, VQA 2000
Sorbet of Langonberries and Champagne Melon
Huron County Game on pickled Horseradish glazed Plums and Cashews ~~~ Baco Noir Reserve, VQA 1998
Dessert ~~~ Special Select Late Harvest Vidal, VQA 2000

9th Annual Hessenland Wine Tasting Dinner

Hessenland Country Inn & Vineland Estates Winery
Presents The 9th Annual Wine Tasting Dinner
Saturday September 28th, 2002

Bill of Fare

Magic Mushroom Float
Parfait of Huron County Fowl with caramelized plum, pumpkin and pickled radish marmalade
Fricassee of Escargot, Chinese Sausage, Shallots and "Black-eyed" peas on "French Toast"
Croquettes of Sea Scallops "Demi-Cuit", Veal and Lobster on Corn and Leek Spaetzle with Crustacean scented Sabayon
Sorbet-Pitahaya, Prickly Pears and Belvedere
Braised Beef and Crispy Duck, Persimmon Reduction on Risotto of Rutabaga, Jerusalem Artichoke and Taro Root
Surprise

10th Annual Hessenland Wine Tasting Dinner

Hessenland Country Inn & Stoney Ridge Estate Winery
Present the 10th Annual Wine Tasting & Parkinson Fundraiser
Rare Fare 2003, Saturday September 6.

4:00pm ~ Arrival in the gardens for bubbly and hors d’oeuvres
6:30pm ~ Dinner will be served in the garden room

	Hors D’oeuvres, Stations & Wine Selections
	Tartar of Rainbow Trout and Whitefish & Onion fondue Mongolian Grill Samplings Cassoulet of Chicken, roasted Garlic, Herbs & Curry Oil Lake Huron Terrine Grilled Bluewater Beef and White Bean Tapenade
Bill of Fare & Wine Selections
	Hessenland Bouillabaisse
	Petite Greens, Ballotine of Huron County Poultry, Veal & Shrooms With Cured Onion, Bean & Red Beet Marmalade
	D’Anjou, Lavender & Cranberry Sorbet
	Slow roasted Wildboar, Kamut Crisps, Glazed Cabbage & Squash Ratatouille With Lime & Plum Reduction
	Savarin & Late Summer Peach Glace

11th Annual Hessenland Wine Tasting Dinner “Rare Fare 2004” took place Saturday, October 2nd. The event began at 3:30 pm with Wine, Beer and Hors D’oeuvres Selections being served in and around the Inn accompanied by live entertainment. The featured winery this year was Pelee Island Winery. During the cocktail reception and following dinner we showcased the beer selections of the Brick Brewing Company, based in Waterloo, Ontario. Menu Hors d’oeuvres, Wine & Beer Selections Chicken Liver Mousse with Cinnamon laced Langonberry Compote Autumn Gazpacho Shooters Potato & Turnip Panna Cotta with pan seared Whitefish - Chef attended Station Frank’s Bruschetta Mongolian Grill Sampling ~ Chef attended Station Carpaccio of Beef Tenderloin with Garlic Confit House smoked Lake Trout with Leek Fondue Fricassee of Huron County Fowl Onion Marmalade with Bacalhou Lime infused Tartar of Lake Huron Pickerel Grilled Pork Mignons with Bean Confit ~ Chef attended Station Wild Boar Ragout with Curry infused Beetroot Root Vegetable Latte Bill of Fare Amuse Bouche Eddo Root, Jicama & White Bean “Bisque” With Panco dusted Shrooms, Sauvignon Blanc, V.Q.A. Glazed Rainbow Trout, On Roasted Butternut Squash, Date & Pear Salsa With Poached Garlic Sorbet, Late Harvest Pinot Gris, V.Q.A. Heidsieck Granita Crispy Duck stuffed with pine nuts, caramelized tomatoes, sweet corn and figs, Pinot and Maracuja Reduction, Fingerling Potato and Mascarpone Mash with Fall Legumes, Pinot Noir Reserve, V.Q.A. Plum, Apple & Pecan Pavlova “Tartlets”, Galangal scented Bourbon Glace, with Pomegranate Sabayon Cabernet Franc Icewine, V.Q.A. Coffee & Tea
12th Annual Hessenland Wine Tasting Dinner “Rare Fare 2005” took place Saturday, October 1st . The event began at 4:00 pm with Wine, Beer and Hors D’oeuvres Selections being served in and around the Inn accompanied by live entertainment. Guests had the opportunity to sample our popular Mongolian Grill on our garden terrace. There was a Silent Auction held throughout the afternoon with all proceeds going to the “Parkinson Society Canada”. Dinner followed in the Garden Room at 6:00 pm. The featured winery this year was Konzelmann Estate Winery, located along the shores of Lake Ontario in the heart of Niagara’s Wine Country. During the cocktail reception we will be presented the beer selections of the Neustadt Springs Brewery, located in historic Neustadt, Ontario. Bill of Fare Amuse Bouche Scented Mushroom Tea & Crispy Game 2004 Pinot Noir Seared Lake Huron Pickeral & Terrine of Huron County Fowl on Spaghetti Squash, Walnut & Goat Cheese Panna Cotta with poached Northern Spy 2003 Riesling Reserve Granita Braised Veal, Konzelmann Cabernet Reduction with White Bean, Jerusalem Artichokes & Pear Confit & Autumn Vegetables 2002 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Tumeric & Maple laced Crème Brulee Caramelized Beets & Roasted Pumpkin Ice Cream 2002 Select Late Harvest Vidal Coffee & Tea
13th Annual Hessenland Wine Tasting Dinner Hessenland Country Inn, Jackson-Triggs Estate Winery & Steam Whistle Brewing Present Rare Fare 2006 Wine Tasting Dinner & Parkinson Fundraiser Saturday, September 30th, 2006 4 pm ~ Entertainment, Wine & Beer Selections, Hors D’ oeuvres and Silent Auction 6:00 pm ~ Dinner served in the Garden Room 9:30 pm ~Entertainment and Cash Bar Bill of Fare Amuse Bouche Frank’s Ontario West Coast “Seafood’ Chowder House cured Duck Breast & Mousseline with Tomato Confit, Roasted Pumpkin & Carrot Jelly, “Griddle cakes”, Lamb’s lettuce & glazed Walnuts Sorbet Slow roasted Rabbit loin with a plumb & five spice reduction, Fingerling Potatoes, Corn, White Bean & Shallot Ratatouille Accompanied by vegetables of autumn Aceto Braised Apple & Nagi Pear Soufflé, “Baumkuchen”, with Poppy Seed & Balsamic laced Ice Cream Coffee & Tea