Chocolate & Wine Weekend
Chocolate & Wine Weekend
Friday, September 24, 7:30-10pm, Evening of Chocolate and Wine
$49.95 The festival kickoff begins on Friday evening with an Evening of Chocolate & Wine at Salado Wine Seller. Guests will be invited to savor the taste of premier Texas wines paired with decadent chocolates. The Evening of Chocolate & Wine will feature the finest in artisan chocolate desserts prepared by The Range and wine tasting from Texas vineyards.
Saturday, September 25, 2-5 pm, Chocolate Trail & Wiseman House Chocolate
$24.95 Five chocolate stops throughout Salado. At Salado Wine Seller, we will feature Wiseman House Chocolate tastings. Those who purchase a trail ticket will partake Free golf cart shuttle in Salado from 12:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Saturday, September 25, 7-9 pm, Folk & Fudge
$9.95 Cover charge includes light hors d’oeuvres and of course fudge from Sir Wigglesworth sold at Mud Pies Pottery. Music will be by Austin folk band Jiminy Crisket. Texas Wine will be available for purchase. Free golf cart shuttle in Salado from 12:30 pm – 9:30 pm
McPherson Wine Dinner at The Range Restaurant
Featured Wine
You’re invited! Come to the wine dinner with the folks from McPherson Wine Cellars on Friday, November 13 at The Range Restaurant. Call (254) 947-3828 for reservations.
According to McPherson’s website:
Kim Mcpherson has made wines of exception quality in Texas and California for over 25 years. After graduating from Texas Tech University, Kim completed the enology and viticulture program at UC Davis and worked in Napa Valley. In 1979 Kim returned to Lubbock as a winemaker at Llan Estacado Winery, founded by his father, Dr. Clinton “Doc” McPherson, the pioneer of the modern Texas wine industry. Kim was named winemaker at Cap Rock Winery in 1990 and in 2000 created McPherson Cellars to Honor his father.
Kim and “Doc” were inducted in to the “Who’s Who in Food and Wine in Texas” in 1998. Kim’s Texas wines have won over 400 medals in state, national, and international wine competitions including two Double Gold Medals at the prestigious San Francisco Wine Fair. He continues to be an innovative and dynamic force in the Texas wine industry. Kim produces only premium quality wines from grapes grown primarily on the Texas High Plains, including “Doc’s” Sagmor Vineyard and the Dell Valley in far West Texas. Kim believes in “planting to the land” so his focus is on Rhone and Italian varietals and his dedication and skill show in McPherson Cellars wines.
McPherson Wine Dinner Menu
Shared plates of Cilantro Pesto Torta with Peach-Ancho Jam, Toasted Texas Pecans and Fresh Focaccia
Viognier
1st Course
Hook, Line and Sinker-Grilled Giant Texas Firecracker Shrimp with Crispy Glass Noodles over a “pool” Blue Caracao Sauce
Hook, Line & Sinker Blush
2nd Course
Baked Mexican Tortilla Soup
Sangiovese
3rd Course
Hickory Smoked and Ale Braised Beef Shortrib with Blue Corn Grits, Caramelized Texas Onions, Natuaral Jus and topped with Green Chile Gremolada
Cabernet Sauvignon
Dessert to Share per Couple
Texas sized Warm Dried Cranberry Tarts topped with Pumpkin Spice Ice Cream, Fresh Berry Sauce and Brandied Caramel
La Diosa Sangria
Chocolate Festival at Salado Wine Seller
5 desserts to be matched with 5 wines
5 desserts to be matched with 5 wines
Salado Chocolate
& Art Festival
Evening of Chocolate & Wine
Friday, September 25th, 7:30 – 10 pm. The festival kickoff begins on Friday evening with an Evening of Chocolate & Wine from at Salado Wine Seller. Guests will be invited to savor the taste of premier Texas wines paired with decadent chocolate desserts by Dave Hermann from The Range. Free shuttle transportation will run from 7:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Tickets are $45 and can be ordered by phone (254) 947-8011 or http://www.saladochocolatefestival.com/tickets.htm
Meet Wiseman House Chocolatier
Saturday, September 26th, 12 - 5 pm. Thirteen years ago artist and Chocolatier Kevin Wenzel first opened the doors to the Wiseman House to begin offering fine handmade chocolates to the public. Having studied fine arts in Europe, Asia and the U.S., and chocolate making at a fifth generation chocolate school in Pennsylvania, this confectioner’s son possesses the perfect combination of talent, training, and heritage for this delicate art. Meet the artist and sample the goods! No charge for admission.
Fajitas, Folk, and Chocolate
Saturday, September 26, 6:30 – 9:30 pm. Music will be provided by Schade Tree. Acoustic guitars, banjo, mandolin, and fiddle are the instruments of choice for members of the Schade Tree Band. The Belton based folk-bluegrass band has been playing together for the past 6 years locally for private parties, restaurants, and festivals. The variety of musical selections is one of the traits of the band as are the three-part harmony spicing up the band’s sound. Song choices range from rock-n-roll to country from bluegrass to old-time and folk music from the 1800s
$30 for glass of wine, fajitas by Johnny’s Steaks & BBQ, & chocolates by Wiseman House Chocolates if ticket purchased by Sep 23. $35 if ticket purchased Sep 23-Sep 26. $5 cover charge at door for those who do not want food & wine package. Call for tickets (254) 947-8011, or hopefully the following link is working:
All alcohol must be purchased from Salado Wine Seller. Anyone possessing or consuming alcohol from other sources will be asked to leave. Salado Wine Seller reserves the right to prohibit the consumption of alcoholic beverages at any time.
Menu for Progressive Taste of Salado–AUG 4th
Don’t forget! August 4th is approaching soon. Reservations are required.
The progression of the evening will include:
1st Pairing – Salado Wine Seller
Appetizers upon Arrival at Salado Wine Seller
Citrus Poached Shrimp with Cool Mango Salsa served on individual spoons
Smoked Duck and Potato “Croquette” with Wild Mushroom Drizzle
Watermelon, Heirloom Tomato and Basil Bites with Balsamic Drizzle
Paired with Brennan Viognier from Comanche, TX
2nd Pairing – Inn on the Creek
First Course Selections Presented at Inn on the Creek
Bouchon Goat Cheese Trio with Arugala Salad paired with Llano Estacado Viviana from Lubbock, TX
Escargot Parisian paired with McPherson Sangiovese from Lubbock, TX
3rd Pairing – The Range at the Barton House
Entrée Course Presented at The Range Restaurant
Ancho-Espresso Rubbed and Smoked Filet of Beef over Smoked Cheddar Mashed, Grilled Veggies and Red Caboose Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot Reduction Sauce paired with Red Caboose Cabernet Sauvignon-Merlot blend from Meridian, TX but grown by our very own June Ritterbusch at Salado Wine Seller
4th Pairing – Gregory’s of Salado
(Course presentation provided by Adelea’s on Main)
Dessert Course Presented by Adelea’s on Main at Gregory’s of Salado
Assorted Truffles paired with Pleasant Hill Rosso Port and Pleasant Hill Tawny Port from Brenham, TX & Texas Hills Orange Muscato from Johnson City, TX
Please arrange your evening schedule to allow three to four hours for this unique culinary experience.
Please click here to make your reservation. Your reservation will be guaranteed with the credit card number you provided. An increase or decrease in party size must be requested prior to July 28th, and is subject to availability. Given this is a pre-billed event refunds are not possible, however gifting your reservation to another party is encouraged.
If you have any additional questions, or if there is any additional planning we can do to make your evening with us more enjoyable, please don’t hesitate to contact us at (254) 947-5554.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
In the Spirit of Hospitality,
The 2009 Participants of A Progressive Taste of Salado
