Chef & Winemaker Dinner Series: Sweet Notes: A Dessert and Wine Pairing

City Winery Hudson Valley presents Chef & Winemaker Dinner Series: Sweet Notes: A Dessert and Wine Pairing on Sunday, October 25th, at 4:00 PM.

Immerse yourself in an indulgent evening at the beautiful, historic Hudson Valley City Winery. Join Executive Chef Matthew Stolz for a thoughtfully crafted tasting menu that reimagines the boundaries of dessert, pairing unexpected flavors with rich, decadent finishes—each course paired with select wines from Winemaker Travis Van Caster.

Menu (as listed):

* Amuse: Corn on the Sweet Side — Sweet Corn Panna Cotta, Tomato Jam, Basil Oil, Cornbread Crumble (paired with 2024 “Vin d’ Glaciere” Riesling Ice Wine)

* 1st Course: The Fig & the Fromage — Goat Cheese Cheesecake, Fresh Figs, Toasted Walnuts, Black Pepper, Aged Balsamic (paired with “The Encore” Port *Solera #1)

* 2nd Course: Rooted in Sweetness — Brown-Butter Carrot Cake, Cream Cheese Mousse, Ginger Caramel, Candied Pecans, Orange Zest (paired with 2021 “Siren’s Call” Rum Barrel Finished Port)

* 3rd Course: Bananas for Brown Butter — Banana Bread Pudding, Rum Caramel, Toasted Pecans, Vanilla-Bean Whipped Cream (paired with 2024 Reserve Roussanne)

* 4th Course: The Dark & Cherry Finale — Housemade Chocolate Amarena Cherry Ice Cream, Bittersweet Chocolate Chunks, Cherry Syrup, Cacao Dust, Flaky Sea Salt (paired with 2024 Reserve Zinfandel)

Doors open: 3:45 PM.