5-Course Kellerei Meran Wine Dinner

Napa Kitchen + Bar | WESTERVILLE
925 N. State Street | Westerville, OH 43082
Thursday, November 16, 2023 | 6:30 pm
$115 per guest | tax & gratuity included

Join us for this exciting tasting featuring a unique selection of wines from the Tyrolean region at the intersection of Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Grapes grown in this perfectly cool environment allow Kellerei Meran to produce thirty-five unique, well-balanced, fine wines.

We’ll enjoy a welcome toast and explore another five wines paired with Chef Mya’s creations including courses of scallops and prime rib. Our guide, Frank Slezak from European Wine Imports will share the fascinating history of this region, the winery and how these wines are more than just noteworthy – they’re a true expression of place.

WELCOME TOAST

Suditrol Alto Adige Pinot Grigio Festival | 2021
Vivid yellowish green. Fruity aroma with fresh scents of green apples and bananas. Well-balanced and complex on the nose with a refreshing fruit acidity; moderate finish.

FIRST COURSE

Suditrol Alto Adige Kerner Graf Von Meran | 2021
Straw yellow with greenish reflexes. The bouquet is delicate with notes of peach and nutmeg. Full and strong on the palate, persistent.
Honeydew Caprese Salad
Honeydew, grape tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, olive oil, balsamic glaze, fresh mint

SECOND COURSE

Suditrol Alto Adige Meraner Schickenburg Graf Von Meran | 2021
An easy drinking low tannin wine with elements of violets and fresh berries.
Mushroom Herb Arancini
Thyme, rosemary, oregano, sage, mushroom risotto, parmesan, marinara

THIRD COURSE

Suditrol Alto Adige Lagrein Segen Riserva | 2017
The color is a dark garnet red. Complex and fruity nose of licorice, leather, cherries and dark chocolate. Well-bound, noticeable tannins on the palate, elegant and soft with a long finish.
Pan-Seared Cajun Scallops
Sweet corn purée

FOURTH COURSE

Suditrol Alto Adige Blauburgunder Zeno Riserva | 2018
The color is a vivid ruby red. Fresh and fruity on the nose, reminiscent of wild berries as strawberries and wild cherries. Elegant on the palate, well-bodied, with noticeable tannins, fine and long finish.
Slow Roasted S&P Prime Rib
Maple-roasted Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, cranberries

DESSERT

Suditrol Alto Adige Lagrein Graf | 2021
The color is a brilliantly clear, dark garnet-red. In the nose the perfume reminds of violets, cherry and dark chocolate. On the palate it is soft and fresh with well-bound, velvety tannins and a persistent finish
Chocolate Mousse Tart
Macerated fresh berries, orange zest