With more than 160 years of rich winemaking heritage, Stone Hill Winery is an intriguing union of old world history and new world technology.

We invite you to personally experience the world of Stone Hill Winery and discover for yourself the story behind the medals!

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Norton 10-Year Vertical Tasting and Dinner

DATE: Saturday, April 13, 2013

TIME: Sparkling wine reception begins at 5:30 p.m.

WHAT: Our 25th annual Norton tasting and dinner begins with a sparkling wine and appetizer reception in the Apostle Cellar, then continues on to our pavilion for the 10-Year vertical Norton tasting. There you will have the opportunity to taste 10 vintages, side-by-side, with winemaker Dave Johnson. The tasting is followed by a three-course gourmet wine dinner. This evening you will also get the first chance to purchase some of the older Norton vintages.

WHERE: The sparkling wine and appetizer reception will be held in the Apostle Cellar followed by the tasting in the pavilion. The dinner will be served at Vintage Restaurant.

MENU: The sparkling wine reception will feature an assortment of appetizers, and the dinner will be a three-course gourmet dinner matched with Stone Hill's award-winning wines.

Sample Menu from 2012

First Course
Smoked King Prawn Salad
Applewood-smoked king prawn served atop a bed of locally-grown kohlrabi and fresh apple slaw with a cayenne-spiced yogurt dressing and finished with candied pine nuts.
Wine served: 2010 DRY VIGNOLES

Entrée
Grilled Bison Tenderloin
Grilled bison tenderloin seasoned with ground porcini mushrooms finished with a fois gras mousse and cherry balsamic reduction; served alongside housemade spätzle with a creamy blue cheese sauce and fresh Spring vegetables.
Wine served: 2001 NORTON (from magnums)

Dessert
Spilled Milk
Playfully layered on amaretti cookie crumbles is a Frangelico-scented (hazelnut liqueur) silver white cake, draped in bourbon-laced bittersweet chocolate, topped with fresh whipped cream spilling from a chocolate demitasse cup.
Wine served: 2007 PORT

TICKETS: Reservations are required. Seating is limited to 126 people. Tickets are non-refundable and cancellations are not accepted. To make reservations please contact Victoria Browning at 800-909-9463 ext. 16.

COST: TBD. Credit cards will be charged approximately two weeks prior to the event, and, at that time, the tickets will be mailed along with the credit card receipt.

DRESS: Business casual (jackets and ties optional). The Apostle Cellar will be cool. Please bring a jacket.

RESTAURANT: Open for lunch only on Saturday. Sunday open for lunch and dinner.

Restaurant hours:
Saturday:
Lunch 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dinner Closed for winery special event

Sunday:
Lunch 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Dinner 5 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WINERY TOURS: Tours are on the hour and half hour. Adults = $2.50. Ages 6-12 = $1.00. Preschool = Free. Saturday Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 7 p.m. Last tour at 6 p.m. Sunday Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Last tour at 5 p.m.

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