The Manor House Restaurant is partnering with Childress Vineyards to bring you an outstanding six course menu prepared by Executive Chef Michael Barbato.  With each course, the Childress representatives will educate you about the wine’s flavors and pairing characteristics. Chetola is featuring the “Wine Lover’s Delight” Package which includes overnight accommodations, reservations for the Childress Winemaker’s Dinner and two tickets to the Grand Wine Tasting on Saturday, April 12th at Chetola. To learn more about the Wine Festival Packages being offered by Chetola, click here.  Reservations for the Winemaker’s Dinner only may be made by calling the Manor House Restaurant at 828-295-5505.

Menu

First Course

Sesame Crusted Ripshin Dairy Goat Cheese Cakes 

Served on Roasted Butternut Squash and Basil

Wine

2006 Viognier

Perfumed with floral and tropical fruit aromas.  Flavored with hints of honeysuckle,

pineapple, and peach.  Clean finish with crisp notes of wildflowers.

Second Course

New England Sea Scallop, Pecan Seared on a Chocolate Mole Sauce

Wine

2005 Reserve Chardonnay

Nose of butterscotch and vanilla, followed by tropical fruit and orange zest

and spices on the palate.  Buttery-smooth and full, start to finish.

Third Course

Alison Farms Chicken Confit Ravioli Served With a

Tasso Ham and Maple Gastrique

Wine

Pinnacle

A classic Bordeaux-style red wine blended from Cabernet Franc,

Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Fourth Course

North Carolina Rock Shrimp Salsa Served Over Wilted Escarole

Wine

2006 Sangiovese

Subtle black cherry flavors highlight this Italian-style wine.

Fifth Course

Grilled Wild Boar Tenderloin, Caramelized Onions, Grits, BBQ Pinto Beans

Accompanied with a Childress Blueberry Port Sauce

Wine

2005 Reserve Cabernet Franc

Bright, fruit fragrances with hints of coffee and licorice.  Balanced tannins beginning to end. 

Finish of oak, cocoa powder, and sweet chocolate.

Sixth Course

Chocolate Trio Finale:

Chocolate Mocha Crème Brulé

Warm Glazed Chocolate Amaretto Torte

Almond and White Chocolate Crackle

Sweet Blackberry Coulis 

Wine

2006 Late Harvest Viognier

Sweet, heavy dessert wine made from high quality, botrytisized grapes with

notes of citrus and orange blossom honey.

Price: $108.00

*Inclusive of tax & gratuity

*Call The Manor House Restaurant at 828-295-5505 to make a reservation.