Events by Grateful Palate will host Fort Lauderdale’s first Passport Wine Series. Each month wines paired with cuisine from a new region of the world will be featured. The inaugural wine tasting event will showcase wines from the Pacific Northwest and paired cuisine on Friday, May 27 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
The monthly grand tasting event will span the venue’s more than 4,000 square feet of breathtaking waterfront space, offering a prime location for guests to sip, savor, listen and dance to live jazz while overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway at sunset.
At the first Passport Wine Series event, guests will savor 10 different wines ranging from crisp whites and full-bodied reds. Seven distinct wineries in Oregon and Washington State will be featured. Five progressive chef-manned stations will compare two wines of the same varietal while a complementing culinary offering will round out the grand tasting experience. Guests will be able to purchase the wines that night at a reduced price.
First Course:
Joel Gott Willamette Valley Pinot Gris vs. Erath Estate Oregon Pinot Gris
Roasted Honey Quail Legs with Fava Beans Salad
Second Course:
Eroica Columbia Valley Riesling vs. Chateau St. Michelle Cold Creek Riesling
Roasted Scallops on Cedar Plank with Caramelized Carrots
Third Course:
Erath Willamette Valley Estate Pinot Noir vs. Joel Gott Willamette Valley Pinot Noir
Grilled Wild Salmon with Dried Cherries Risotto in Kaffir Lime Beurre Blanc
Fourth Course:
Chateau St. Michelle Canoe Ridge Merlot vs. Northstar Cilumbia Valley Merlot Elk Chop in Blackberry Port Sauce with Chanterelle Mushroom Flan
Fifth Course:
Watchdog Rock Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon v. Hogue Genesis Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon
Lemon Verbena Panacotta with Black mission Figs & Gooseberries
The exclusive event will set the stage for a summer of travel, transporting guests from the scenic northwest coast to the vast vineyards of Bordeaux. From connoisseurs to novices, guests will bolster their passports and palates.
To purchase tickets to the Passport Wine Series event on Friday, May 27, please call 954-566-3044 or visit the official Eventbrite page. Prepaid general admission tickets are $75 and $85 at the door.
About Events by Grateful Palate:
Events by Grateful Palate is a newly designed, 4,000 square foot private space for weddings, anniversaries, corporate and social occasions. Owned by the same restaurant and yacht provisioning company that established years of reputation as one of South Florida’s most highly regarded culinary establishments at its former Southeast 17th Street location, Grateful Palate provides memorable experiences in a unique special event setting. The space boasts 340 feet of dockage and complimentary valet parking where guests are welcome to come by land or sea. For reservations, visit http://www.eventsbygratefulpalate.com/ or call 954.566.3044.
WHEN: Last Friday of every month through summer from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Friday, May 27 – Passport Wine Series Kick Off
Friday, June 24 Friday, July 29
WHERE: Events by Grateful Palate
3003 NE 32nd Ave. Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308
COST: Prepaid tickets – $75
Tickets purchased at event – $85