Winemaker’s Dinners join us for an elaborate affair you will not soon forget. These dinners start with a sparkling wine and cheese reception followed by a coursed dinner paired with wine.
Each course contains a Fenn Valley wine specifically paired by the chef and winemaker. The winemaker and other Fenn Valley staff are also available to talk about the wine and theory behind the pairings.
Upcoming Dinners

• March 17th – Around the World with the Winemaker – Ireland (On Sale Now)
• April 14th – New Release Winemaker’s Dinner (On Sale March 1st

Price is $75/person and includes sparkling wine reception, food, wine, and gratuity.
“That was one of the most amazing dinners I have ever had!! Every single dish was impeccable on taste, service, and presentation! The wine pairings were perfect. I especially love the fact the family is all part of not only the winery, but the event. My family owned several smaller restaurants and know having your own business is not easy and requires a lot of work.”
– Rick & Michelle Kethcart, Crystal Lake, IL

Around the World with the Winemaker Dinner
A Journey to Ireland
March 17th, 2018
6pm Eastern Welcome Reception – Fruit and Cheese Board
Wine – Blanc de Noir and Bubbling Demi-Sec
First Course – Potato-Leek Pancake
Smoked salmon, herbed creme fraiche
Wine – Edelzwicker 2016
Second Course – Warm Salad of Fish and Chips
Frisee, baby romaine, croutons, fried Black Cod, beet chips with vinaigrette and whole grain mustard cream
Wine – Fenn Valley Hard Cider
Third Course – House Corned Local Beef Brisket
               Potato torte with bacon – cabbage and Irish Cheddar, pickled mustard seeds, Guinness Jus
Wine – Merlot 2016
Fourth Course – Individual Shepards Pie
Irish stew baked in a flaky pastry with duchess potato topping
Wine – Meritage 2016
Dessert – Ginger stout Tatin
With butter pudding and brandy snaps
Classic Port
Please Note: Wine and menu subject to change without notice.

Hempy Keyboard Series: Tom Vendafreddo
March 11
2:00PM
$15 adults | $50 series | students free

The SCA is excited to welcome back Tom Vendafreddo on March 11 as part of our 2018 Hempy Keyboard Series. Tom performed in Mason Street Warehouse's "Murder for Two" production in 2016. Currently living in Chicago, Tom is a musical theatre performer, music director, and educator.
 
In 2012, he completed his MFA in Musical Theatre at San Diego State University. His undergraduate degrees are in Vocal Performance and Music Education from the Eastman School of Music. In 2014, Tom became the founding artistic director of the Chicago Artists Chorale and has directed the music on such sets as Jesus Christ Superstar, Sweeney Todd, The Little Mermaid, Mamma Mia!, West Side Story, Hairspray, A Christmas Story, Oklahoma!, to name a few. 
For more information, click here.

Sponsored by Rex Hempy, Alan McPhail, Friends of Amity Meadows, Michigan Council for Arts & Cultural Affairs, and National Endowment for the Arts.