Event Showcases Great
Food & Wine from the Hudson Valley During the Peak
of Fall with Breathtaking Views of the Valley from atop the Estate Vineyards
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Hyde Park, NY – The world’s premier culinary college
and one of the Hudson
Valley’s best-known wineries are working together to produce Millbrook
Vineyards & Winery’s 24th Annual Harvest Party on Saturday,
October 18.
This is the first time that The Culinary Institute of America has
teamed up with the winery, and food served during the luncheon will be
provided by the from the college’s Hyde Park campus.
Recently highlighted by USA
Today as one of “The Top Wine Harvest Festivals for 2014,” Millbrook’s Harvest
Party is a long-standing Hudson Valley tradition in the fall, and the inclusion
of the restaurants of the CIA offers a new feature for guests. The event will
kick off with a special reception beginning at noon, and then guests will enjoy
a four-course harvest feast paired with Millbrook’s award-winning wines.
“Guests of the Millbrook Harvest Party have the opportunity
to not only enjoy some of the Hudson Valley’s finest wines, but they’ll also be
able to enjoy a seasonally inspired menu that was prepared especially to
complement the wines,” explains Waldy Malouf, senior director of food and beverage at The
Culinary Institute of America. “Through the cuisine served by our professional
staff and students, guests will have the opportunity to experience the CIA’s
restaurants in an awe-inspiring outdoor location.”
Menu highlights include a first course of Smoked Trout with
Horseradish Cream from the CIA’s paired with Millbrook’s 2013 Dry Riesling Proprietor’s Special
Reserve, as well as a Wood-grilled Rack of Lamb, as prepared by the chefs of
the and served
with Millbrook’s 2012 Proprietor’s Reserve Cabernet Franc. will prepare the pasta course for
the evening, and the chefs and students of the will be preparing the
dessert.
With both Millbrook and The Culinary Institute of America
realizing the value of education, the Harvest Party will also feature as guest
speakers CIA wine instructors Michael Weiss and Steven Kolpan, authors of book . One signed copy of WineWise per couple
or single is included with admission.
Tickets for the Millbrook Vineyards & Winery 24th Annual
Harvest Party are $135 per person, or $125 for Case Club members, plus tax.
Reservations are required by Friday, October 10, 2014 and can be made by calling
1-800-662-9463, ext. 17.
Photo Caption and Hi-Res Image
Recently highlighted by USA
Today as one of “The Top Wine Harvest Festivals for 2014,” Millbrook's Harvest Party is a long-standing Hudson Valley tradition. (Photo Credit: Millbrook Winery)
About The Culinary Institute of America
Founded in 1946, The Culinary Institute of America is an independent,
not-for-profit college offering associate and bachelor's degrees with majors in
culinary arts, baking and pastry arts, applied food studies, and culinary
science, as well as certificate programs in culinary arts, and wine and
beverage studies. As the world's premier culinary college, the CIA provides
thought leadership in the areas of health & wellness, sustainability, and
world cuisines & cultures through research and conferences. The CIA has a
network of 46,000 alumni that includes industry leaders such as Grant Achatz, Anthony Bourdain, Roy
Choi, Cat Cora, Dan Coudreaut, Steve Ells, Charlie Palmer, and Roy Yamaguchi. The CIA also
offers courses for professionals and enthusiasts, as well as consulting
services in support of innovation for the foodservice and hospitality industry.
The college has campuses in Hyde Park, NY; St. Helena, CA; San Antonio, TX; and
Singapore.
About Millbrook Vineyards & Winery
Millbrook Winery offers world-class Hudson Valley Wines that have won acclaim
from critics and consumers alike. The home grown and bottled Hudson River
Region wines compare favorably with top wines from California and France.
Millbrook is considered one of the top wineries across the Hudson River Valley
and the entire state of New York.
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