Ingredients Restaurant Wine Dinners Dressing Room Hosts Benziger Biodynamic Wine Dinner Stephanie Webster March 08, 2011 On Wednesday, March 16th @ 7PM, The Dressing Room & Nicholas Roberts Fine Wines hosts the next in their series of wine dinners featuring Benziger Family Winery. Benziger is one of the finest biodynamic, organic vineyards utilizing only sustainable farming methods. The result is a portfolio of authentic and memorable wines. Their commitment to "practices that are good for the earth and the vine, good for the farm worker and the farmer, and good for our colleagues and our customers" mirror Dressing Room's mission precisely. The inspired menu reflects their enthusiasm for this pairing partner. UPDATE: We just got word that Mike Benziger will be is town to host the event himself. Check out the menu below: Benziger Wine Dinner Menu First Course: Kabocha squash custard, brussel leaves, foraged mushrooms, pearl onions, warm walnuts, whipped honey Signaterra Sauvignon Blanc Second Course:, Jalepenos fried blue corn bread, tempura oyster, "beacon" aloe Signaterra Pinot Noir Third Course: Pan seared stuffed quail, wilted greens, polenta cake, cherry sauce Signaterra Pinot Noir Dessert: Red beet cake, reisling roasted pears, custard Benziger Muscat Canelli The cost is $110 per person, including tax but exclusive of gratuity. To make your reservation, please contact The Dressing Room, 27 Powers Court, Westport 203-220-1114 This event is co-sponsored by Nicholas Roberts Fine Wines in Darien.
