The Gables Wine Pairing Dinner with Penns Woods Winery Thursday, November 21st

Penns Woods Winery to celebrate Thanksgiving in Jerusalem!

Chef Shawn Connors has put together an exciting menu that goes beyond just turkey and stuffing. Each of the five courses is expertly paired with a Penns Woods wine sure to tantilize the palate.

Reservations are required, please email or call Gables owner Ann Kolenick to reserve your seats.

Email: ann@thegablesatchaddsford.com Phone: 610.388.7700

Penns Woods Wine Pairing Dinner

The Gables at Chadds Ford 7:30 on Thursday, November 21st, 2013 $95 per person, includes tax & gratuity

Menu

Amuse Bouche

Creamy Sunchoke and Ginger Soup with Zhoug, Toasted Hazelnuts and Finger Lime Caviar

First Course

Salad of Kohlrabi, Watercress, Red Onions, Sweet Spiced Freekeh, Marinated Feta, Walnut Yogurt Dressing, Falafel Crumbs

Paired with 2011 Bancroft Pinot Grigio, a light, crisp wine with mild to strong tropical fruit flavors and great acidity.

Second Course

Butternut Squash and Za’atar Spiced Gnocchi, Fried Cauliflower, Toasted Pine Nuts, Golden Raisins, in a Parsley Tahini Sauce

Paired with 2011 Penns Woods Chambourcin, a wine that is full of cherry flavor and slightly earthy, with hints of vanilla and spice from some oak.

Third Course

Slow Roasted Free Range Guinea Hen, Jerusalem Artichokes, Fennel, Charred Clementine, Pernod, Saffron Rice, Natural Hen Jus

Paired with 2011 Bancroft Merlot. This wine has lots dark berry flavor, medium tannins and prevalent dark chocolate tones.

Fourth Course

Lamb Shawarma, Roasted Sweet Potatoes, Balsamic Glazed Figs, Fresh Cucumber Salad with Chopped Cilantro and Parsley

Paired with 2009 Cabernet that has black cherry notes on the nose, a silky mid palate, and a long finish of raisin and jam with dusty tannins.

Fifth Course

Chocolate Krantz Cake, Pecan Chocolate Filling, Warm Cranberry Syrup

Paired with 2012 Moscato, with hints of white peach, pineapple cream, honeysuckle and cherry blossoms.