Sperry’s to Host First Vintner’s Dinner to Kick Off 2011 Franklin Wine Festival
Franklin Wine Festival activities get started with exclusive dinner Sept. 29
Portion of proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee
FRANKLIN, Tenn., Sept. 20, 2011 — Festivities leading up to the 2011 Franklin Wine Festival will begin with the first Vintner’s Dinner hosted by Sperry’s Restaurant in Cool Springs on Sept. 29.
The Vintner’s Dinner series features three of Middle Tennessee’s premier restaurants that collaborate with vineyards to pair wines with each course—ensuring an unforgettable culinary experience. As the first restaurant to host the dinner series, Sperry’s guests will enjoy a four-course meal paired with selections from Napa Valley’s Trefethen Family Vineyards.
“We’re excited to work with Trefethen Vineyards and I believe our guests will enjoy the selection of wines we have chosen,” said Al Thomas, owner of Sperry’s Restaurant. “Our menu and wine selection has been specially crafted by our chef and local vintners, and is sure to please.”
Not deviating from their fare of Southern favorites, the menu for the night includes: (first course) roast beet salad with micro greens and a crumbled goat cheese paired with a dry Reisling; (second course) smoked salmon with chef’s dressing paired with a Chardonnay; (third course) grilled lamb chops served over smashed new potatoes with a demi-glace and paired with a Merlot; (fourth course) espresso brownie with a crème anglaise paired with a Cabernet.
The dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is limited to 75 guests. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased by contacting Sarah Beatty at (615) 522-5659 or sarah.beatty@mentorakid.org. A portion of proceeds from the Vintner’s Dinner series and Franklin Wine Festival benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Middle Tennessee.
For more information about Sperry’s and the Vintner’s Dinner, visit the website at http://sperrys.com/
About Sperry’s Restaurant
Sperry’s is a traditional Southern dining destination for those looking to enjoy high quality food and impeccable service in a comfortable old English atmosphere. Serving patrons since 1974 from its two locations, Sperry’s kitchens serve only the finest products available, including aged, heavily marbled beef from Creekstone Farms, the finest fresh seafood available and premium cheeses, oils and spices.
Sperry’s Restaurants are located in Belle Meade at 5109 Harding Road just past the Belle Meade Plantation and in Cool Springs at 650 Frazier Drive next to Thomasville Furniture. Go to Sperrys.com for more information and to make reservations.
About Trefethen Vineyards
Trefethen Family Vineyards produces a diverse range of award-winning varietal, blended and reserve wines – all from its Napa Valley estate – exhibiting the classic hallmarks of fine wine: richness with elegance, concentration with finesse, complexity with harmony, and sophistication with approachability. Reflecting both the relatively cool climate of the Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley estate vineyard and the Trefethen family’s preference for balanced wines, Trefethen wines dovetail perfectly with the growing movement of connoisseurs in the United States away from wines of unbridled alcohol and ripeness toward wines of greater finesse and food-friendliness.
About the Franklin Wine Festival
2011 marks the seventh year for the Franklin Wine Festival food and wine tasting benefit on behalf of Big Brothers Big Sisters. The Grand Tasting will feature more than 300 wines, culinary offerings from 30 area restaurants and caterers, live entertainment on multiple stages and many other surprises. The event is made possible by the distributors of Cool Springs Wines & Spirits and supported by Nissan.
All proceeds benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters helping serve children in need of a mentor. Big Brothers Big Sisters is providing children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. These improvements help children create better schools, safer neighborhoods, and make healthier choices. For more information visit www.FranklinWineFestival.com or call (615) 522-5659.
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