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Bloomington-Normal, Illinois
Hermann J. Wiemer Wine Dinner

Hermann J. Wiemer Wine Dinner

Date & Time
Thursday, September 12, 2024
6:00 pm
Cost
$115
Location
318 S. Towanda Avenue, Normal, IL, 61761
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Join us on our patio for an extraordinary Hermann J. Wiemer Wine Dinner, where Angela Rayner from Maverick Wine Company will expertly guide you through five of the vineyard’s selections while you savor a five-course German-themed meal, each dish artfully crafted by our Senior Executive Chef Jacob Sartin, to perfectly complement the wines. This evening promises a unique blend of culinary artistry and expert wine pairing, all set in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Course One:
Fruhstuck – house-made spent grain bread, salted butter, soft poached farm egg, local apple chutney, house mustard, beer cheese, local honey

Pairing: Cuvée Brut – blend of chardonnay & pinot noir, subtle fruit notes & vibrant structure

Course Two:
Wurstchenbrett – bavarian sausage board, pickled vegetables, assorted mustards & complimenting cheeses

Pairing: Dry Riesling – layers of citrus, stone & tropical fruit, underpinned by taut acidities & clean mineral finish

Course Three:
Gurkensalat – cucumber, radish, local tomatoes, dill, white wine vinegar

Pairing: Field White – young-vine grüner veltliner sets foundation, while riesling & chardonnay fill aromatic & fruit profile

Course Four:
LeberKase – horseradish & sauerkraut puree, potato pave, red wine poached local stone fruit

Pairing: Cabernet Franc – generous raspberry & plum aroma, palate of bramble fruit, soft tannins, & black pepper finish

Course Five:
Schokoladentafel – german chocolate bar, apricot puree, pecan, coconut, whipped cream

Pairing: Riesling Late Harvest – subtle minerality underscoring a pleasing & fruit-dense finish