Dine in White Barbecue Under the Stars

Service Description

Join us for an elegant summer evening at Aquila’s Nest Vineyards, where guests are invited to dress in white and indulge in a gourmet barbecue wine pairing farm to table dinner under the open sky. Each dish will be thoughtfully paired with four of our signature wines for a refined yet rustic culinary experience. As the sun sets over the vineyard, dine al fresco surrounded by nature’s beauty, and enjoy the smooth, soulful sounds of Filo Fox performing live under the stars. Culinary artistry for the evening will be led by Loree Ogan, the esteemed owner of Loree's Fine Food, and Chef Susan Cardoza. With a distinguished 40-year career in the catering industry, Loree has orchestrated events from intimate gatherings of 20 to grand occasions hosting up to 10,000 guests, spanning from New Hampshire to Virginia. Loree's culinary journey includes studying cooking in France, Italy, and Spain, as well as at the renowned Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park. In her leisure time, she leads European cooking tours to Southern France, Tuscany, and most recently, Sicily. ************************** DRESS CODE Casual Chic: Dress in White MENU AND WINES STARTER •Plated Salad of Greens and Grilled Avocado Paired with Aquila’s Nest Sibyl Dry Rose Wine APPETIZER (Mix it Up) •Tomato Panzanella Salad (from Shortt’s Farm) •Pasta Salad with Fresh Mozzarella and Spinach •Fresh Corn on the Cob •Grilled Crusty Bread Paired with Aquila’s Nest Zana e Malit Dry Riesling MAIN COURSE (Mix it Up) •Chicken Breast with Mango Salsa •Barbecued Baby Back Ribs •All Beef Hot Dogs with all the Fixin's ( chili, sautéed onions, and more) Paired with Aquila’s Nest Princess of Troy Merlot DESSERT •Peach Cobbler with Cream Paired with Aquila’s Nest Siren Moscato This thoughtfully curated wine pairing dinner will be served on elegant, eco-friendly bamboo plates, enhancing both the presentation and our commitment to sustainability. ************************** Tax and Gratuity are included. Additional wine will be available for purchase tableside. 20% of wine sales will be donated to Fairfield County's Community Foundation, Fund for Women and Girls, a non profit partner that brings together passionate people and trusted resources to solve our region’s challenges through innovative, collaborative solutions. ************************** CANCELLATION POLICY Ticket is non refundable. In case of rain, this event will be moved to the Indoor Tasting Room.