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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

Morning Buzz–KWTX

KWTX--Morning Buzz

KWTX--Morning Buzz

Will, from Inn on the Creek and I were on KWTX’s “Morning Buzz” program this morning to promotoe the Chocolate and Art Festival. Part I & Part II below…

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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:

Events

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.

grapevine 3The 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

Evening of Chocolate & Wine HUGE SUCCESS

 

Preparation for Evening of Chocolate and Wine

Preparation for Evening of Chocolate and Wine

 

 

Table set for 5 wine samples

Table set for 5 wine samples

 

 

 

5 desserts to be matched with 5 wines

5 desserts to be matched with 5 wines

Close up of the Desserts

Close up of the Desserts

 

 

 

 

Tent at Night

Tent at Night

We served 95 sets of chocolate desserts and Texas wines.  Fortunately we had great weather, no mosquitos, and fun for all.  The wines served came from Brushy Creek Vineyards, Texas Hills Vineyard, and Chisholm Trail Winery.

Thanks to the Salado Board of Tourism & Embella for their help with publicity and glassware.  The beautiful tent was from Party Renters in Belton.  Thanks to Linda Griffith for the placemats.  Thanks to the sponsors and thanks to Suzi E. for her help.  Thanks to Suzi W., Emily, Don & Lou who had to wash 600 glasses when it was all over!

A very special thanks to Dave Hermann at The Range.  As you can see from the pictures, if you need a caterer, Dave is the man.  These desserts were very labor-intensive and they were fabulous!  Dave and his staff not only prepare the best food, but they are also provide the best service and I recommend them highly.