Hay-Adams
The Hay-Adams Hosts An Exclusive Bodegas Vega Sicilia Wine Dinner at The Lafayette
WHAT: On Thursday, September 29, 2016, the award-winning Hay-Adams, will host a four-course winemaker’s dinner for up to 28 guests in the Private Dining Room of The Lafayette, showcasing wines from Bodegas Vega Sicilia. This historic Spanish winery is located in the Ribera del Duero, in Valladolid, Castilla y León, home to some of the world’s best and most exclusive wines. Guests at this special evening will explore the wines, which have been carefully selected to complement an elegant dinner created by Executive Chef Nicolas Legret. The evening will begin with passed canapés as guests assemble for this guided tasting experience.
Tickets are priced at $155 per person (tax and gratuity not included). Wines featured for the evening, which are paired with the menu, are Vega Sicilia Oremus Mandolas Tokaj Dry, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary; Bodegas Alion, Ribera del Duero Spain; Vega Sicilia Macan, Rioja DOCa, Spain;Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5, Ribera del Duero, Spain; Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5, Ribera del Duero, Spain; Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5, Ribera del Duero, Spain; Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos White, Tokaji Oremus. The complete dinner menu with wine pairings is posted below.
WHEN: Thursday, September 29th at 7:00 PM, limited seating is available and reservations are required by calling (202) 638-6600 or contacting glombardi@hayadams.com and a credit card is required to hold the reservation.
WHERE: The Lafayette is located in The Hay-Adams at 800 16th Street, NW, Washington DC, 20006, across Lafayette Square from the White House. The historic Hay-Adams offers guests Washington's most prestigious address with views overlooking the White House, Lafayette Square and St. John's Church, the "Church of the Presidents." The hotel is just minutes from the Smithsonian, the Museums, the Washington Monument, the National Mall, as well as convenient to Metro stations and the convention center. For reservations or more information call (202) 638-6600 or visit their website at www.hayadms.com.
WHY: The winery was founded in 1864 by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves, who planted various grapes from the Bordeaux wine region of France, including Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, which are still being used in the wines today. Vega Sicilia wines are recognized worldwide as one of the finest and most valued red wines on the market.
Since 1982, the same year that the Ribera del Duero was granted Denominación de Origen (DO) status, the winery has been owned by the Álvarez family who are members of the Primum Familiae Vini, a limited association of family-owned wineries, belonging to the top echelon of their regions, which enjoy a high international reputation. Vega Sicilia wines are recognized worldwide as one of the finest and most valued red wines on the market.
In comparing the wines of Spain to the First Growth wines of Bordeaux, wine expert Hugh Johnson, after comparing Rioja producers Marqués de Riscal and Marqués de Murrieta to Château Lafite Rothschild and Château Mouton Rothschild, respectively, noted that "Vega Sicilia is the Latour; but Latour of a vintage that has raisined the grapes and fried the picking crews."—a reference to the significantly warmer climate and different growing conditions of the Ribera del Duero.
CANAPÉS
Vega Sicilia Oremus Mandolas Tokaj Dry, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary
Scallop wrapped in Smoked Salmon
Blue Corn Blini with Crème Fraiche and American Ossetra Caviar
Heirloom Beet Cannelloni with Vermont Goat Cheese
DINNER
Bodegas Alion, Ribera del Duero, Spain
Sweet Potato and Burgundy Truffle Tian
Raw Vegetables, Watercress
*****
Vega Sicilia Macan, Rioja DOCa, Spain
Roasted Guinea Hen
Chorizo and Coco Bean Soffritto, Lemon Thyme Jus
*****
Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5, Ribera del Duero, Spain
Virginia Lamb Loin
Sunchokes, Cipollini Onion, Black Olive
*****
Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos White, Tokaji Oremus
White Stilton Cheesecake
Poached Pear, Walnut-Toffee Crumble, Pear Gelée & Honey Veil