WINEMAKER'S DINNER FEATURING HARTFORD FAMILY WINERY!
Thursday March 7, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
This wine dinner is extra special as we have the Winemaker, Don Hartford of Hartford Family Winery visiting from California!
Originally from Western Mass, join us in welcoming Don to the Berkshires for a fabulous dinner paired to his family's exceptional wines!
We invite you to join us for a fabulous Wine Dinner in The Firehouse at the Red Lion Inn showcasing...
HARTFORD FAMILY WINERY
Hosted by very special guest speaker,
DON HARTFORD, CEO and Co-Owner
(Originally from Western Mass!)
High Risk, High Reward Single Vineyard Wines
Hartford Family Winery, founded in 1994, specializes in single-vineyard Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and old vine Zinfandel. Their wines express the unique character of their vineyards in the Russian River area of Sonoma County, California.
Don Hartford grew up on a small strawberry farm in western Massachusetts, and later attended the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Don Hartford met his wife, Jennifer Jackson-Hartford at Santa Clara University in Northern California in 1979. Shortly thereafter, Jennifer's father, Jess Jackson, started a modest 16,000 case winery called Kendall-Jackson.
For more than twenty-five years, Don has been immersed in winemaking. In the process, Don has returned to one of his first loves—the land and farming. Don and Jenny are co-owners of Hartford Family Winery along with their children, Hailey Hartford Murray and McLean Jackson Hartford. Don works "hands on" at all levels of the business, including work in the vineyards, winery, marketing, hospitality and sales.
Don will guide us through the tasting of their incredible wines paired beautifully to the Red Lion Inn's specially crafted menu. We hope you can join us for a memorable dining experience to be sure!
Wine Pairings Menu
Course 1
-Gruyere Gougère Filled with Proscuitto & Chive Pastry Cream
paired with...Hartford Court Russian River Valley Chardonnay
Course 2
-Spring Vegetable Risotto -Parmesan, Spring Onions, Shaved White Asparagus & French Breakfast Radish Salad
paired with...Hartford Court Russian River Chardonnay
& 'Four Hearts' Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Course 3
-Duo of Duck -Duck Confit & Shiitake Mushroom Croquette with Juniper Cherry Sauce Roasted Duck Breast with Salad of shaved Fennel & Pomegranate Vinaigrette
paired with...Hartford Court Russian River Valley Pinot Noir
& Hartford Court Land's Edge Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir
Course 4
-Selection of Local Cheeses
paired with...Hartford Court Russian River Valley Zinfandel
$120. per person (All Inclusive)
(Tickets are required.)
For Reservations, Tickets are available for Purchase on Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-red-lion-inn-presents-an-evening-with-hartford-family-winery-tickets-827132103387?aff=oddtdtcreator