Special Events
Harvest Table Lunch
February 4, 11 & 25; March 24 & 31
12:30 pm Reception; 1 pm Lunch
Join us for a Dining Experience around our Harvest Table. Enjoy an intimate lunch hosted by a member of Chef Frank Dodd's culinary team as they share local food and wine stories. The experience will begin with a sparkling reception with artisanal charcuterie in Cellar 63, leading into a 3-course menu featuring wine and food grown in the same soil. The cost is $65 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2.
Romance in Wine Country
February 10, 11 & 14
Chef Frank Dodd and Winemaker Craig McDonald have created the perfect dining experiences guaranteed to impress your sweetheart. Enjoy our Valentine's Day themed limited a la carte dinner menu or indulge in our 5-course tasting menu for $85 per person, exclusive of wine, taxes and gratuities. At the end of the meal, cozy up with your significant other to share a delectable dessert.
Can't make it for dinner? Start your romantic weekend with a complimentary glass of Trius Brut at our Valentine's Day Brunch. $45 per person, exclusive of wine, taxes and gratuities. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 3
Trius Red Barrel Cellar Dinner Series
February 25; March 31
7 pm Reception; 7:30 pm Dinner
Celebrate over 20 years of Trius with us in our candlelit Trius Red Barrel Cellar. Surrounded by barrels of aging Trius Red, let Executive Chef Frank Dodd showcase his finest locally-inspired dishes. Beginning with an intimate reception, the dinner flows into a 6-course tasting menu, which has been perfectly paired with our best Hillebrand wines. $135 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2
Trius Red 2010 Pick Up Celebration
Trius Red Pick Up Party
February 18
12 noon to 4 pm
Stop by to sample Trius Red 2010 and pick you your order. Wine Consultants will be on-hand with tasting tips, cellaring recommendations and Chef Dodd will provide samples of his famous Trius Red Burgers a great match to this spectacular wine. The Pick Up Party is Complimentary for purchasers of 2010 Trius Red.Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2
Trius Art of the Blend - Trius Red 2010 Pick Up Party
February 18
1 pm
Want to try your hand at being a Winemaker? During this fun, behind-the-scenes wine blending experience, you will have the chance to create your own version of Trius Red. Each guest will bottle their own personal blend to take home as a memory of the day. $30 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2
Trius Red 2010 Release Lunch & Tasting
February 18
11:30 am Reception
A historic release for Hillebrand that you just need to be a part of. Join Winemaker Craig McDonald for this 4-course tasting menu showcasing the new Trius Red 2010 as well as a selection of his favourite Trius wines. After lunch, Craig will guide you through a structured tasting of Trius Red 2010 and a sneak peek at Trius Grand Red 2010 taken straight from the barrel. The cost is $65 per person, plus taxes and gratuities. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2
Trius Red Structured Tasting - Trius Red 2010 Pick Up Party
February 18
3 pm
Craig McDonald will lead guests through a structured tasting of the just released Trius Red 2010. He will compare this vintage with those from the cellar that houses 20 years of Trius. The Trius Red Structured Tasting is complimentary for purchasers of 2010 Trius Red. Space is very limited. Book Now or call 1.800.582.8412 ext. 2
International Sommelier Guild Courses at Hillebrand Winery
Hillebrand Winery is offering International Sommelier Guild Wine Fundamentals 1 and 2, as well as the Sommelier Diploma in 2011. ISG Wine Fundamentals 1 is a prerequisite to ISG Wine Fundamentals 2 and the final Sommelier Diploma.
Wine Fundamentals 1 is an introductory course designed for the novice wine enthusiast. The goal is for students to gain an appreciation for all types of wines and feel more confident and informed when selecting and buying wine.
Whether building on an existing career in hospitality or enhancing your enjoyment of wines, the curriculum is an introduction to the basic aspects of sensory evaluation; wine appearance, aroma, and flavor. The course will cover the major grapes used for making wine and their characteristics as well as an introduction to fortified and sparkling wines. Once completed, students will have learned basic wine terminology, understand label information, rudimentary service techniques, as well as food and wine pairing theories.
To register for ISG Wine Fundamentals 1 and 2, or the Sommelier Diploma at Hillebrand Winery, visit www.internationalsommelier.com and fill out the application form or call Dieter Unruh at 905.941.3182.