Friday, March 28, 2025

Bavarian Inn

6:30 PM – BAVARIAN KISS REVEAL & CASH BAR

7 PM – DINNER & WINE PAIRING

DRESS: BUSINESS FORMAL, BLACK TIE OPTIONAL

All proceeds will be used to support our Club’s Vocational Service Committee “Rotary Reads” program

SPECIAL GUEST: David Collins, Wine Maker

Price: $90 per person

A Bavarian Inn accommodation package is available for those who would like to stay at the Inn; contact the Bavarian Inn for further details.

RSVP BY MARCH 21, 2025

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With your generous support, proceeds of the Wine Tasting Dinner since 2010 have raised over $30,000 and have sustained these initiatives: 
  • Scholarships to Jefferson High School Interact students and Shepherd University Rotaract students
  • Funds to support the operations of the Shepherd University Rotaract chapter
  • Seed money to establish a new emergency assistance fund at Shepherd University
  • Matching donation to the Rotary International Shelter Box program
  • Rotary Reads grants
  • Funds to support the Interact chapter at Jefferson High School
  • Speech competition for Jefferson High School Interact students 
  • Scholarships to Rotary Youth Leadership Academy 
  • Free dictionaries and thesauruses for students in Jefferson County schools

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Dinner Menu & Wine Pairings

 

Welcome “Kiss”
Introducing a new private label collaboration between Big Cork and the Bavarian Inn.
Big Cork, “Bavarian Kiss” 
an off-dry blend of eastern European varietals
 
Dinner
 
Hamachi Crudo
Yellow Tail Tuna, Avocado Puree, Pickled Shallot, Wonton, Honeysuckle Flower
Big Cork Viognier
 
Braised Short Rib 
Celery Root Puree, Creamed Local Grains and Mushrooms, Braising Jus
Big Cork Malbec
 
Venison Bourguignon
Traditional Slow Roasted Stew, Onion, Sweet Potato, Squash, Apple, Puff Pastry “Lid”
Big Cork Cabernet Franc
 
Dark Chocolate Mousse 
Wild Berry Gelato, Crushed Pistachio, Vanilla Tuille
Big Cork Petit Verdot Port

Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it.