Georgian Wine Dinner at Forage

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The dynamic duo of Forage‘s wine guru Stan Hilbert and chef Eric Cooper are going way back in winemaking history for the next wine dinner on Tuesday, September 27th to explore the country of Georgia. The Transcaucasia region of Georgia is the home of grapevine cultivation and neolithic wine production — dating back to 6000 BC — and in 2013 UNESCO added the ancient traditional Georgian wine making method using Kveri clay jars to their Intangible Cultural Heritage Lists.

The Cambridge crew will be recreating and reimagining some of the historical ingredients of the four-course prix fixe (plus an optional cheese course), like Chive Pupusa with celeriac slaw, nigella seed, walnut vin and dill paired with 2020 Rkatsiteli Chinuri, Chubini. There will also be a Georgian wine importer and expert on hand to discuss the evening’s pairings, so get ready to geek out on the history of ancient winemaking as you dig in to either an omnivore or vegetarian spread (see the menus below). Make a reservation here for $95 each between 5:45 and 8:45pm, or order a dinner for two for takeout here for $160. Follow Forage on Instagram or Facebook for updates, or call 617.576.5444 with Qs.

Georgian Wine Dinner

OMNIVORE

Chive Pupusa
Celeriac Slaw, Nigella Seed, Walnut Vin, Dill
2020 Rkatsiteli Chinuri, Chubini

Poached Potato
Beet/Lovage/Hazelnut “Seasoning,” Hard Boiled Egg & Tarragon Mayo
2021 Saperavi Carbonic, Marmenio

Grilled Lamb
Rice Pilaf, Braised Pumpkin Greens, Dolgo Molasses
2018 Saperavi “The Edge,” Tikko, Kakheti

Extra Paired Cheese Course $25
Eligo, Jasper Hill, VT
Roasted Pears w/ Black Pepper & Demerara Sugar, Sunflower Seed Soda Bread
2021 Kisi, Marmenio

Fall Fruit Napoleon
Peach Sorbet
2021 Pet Nat, Tikko

 

VEGETARIAN

Chive Pupusa
Celeriac Slaw, Nigella Seed, Walnut Vin, Dill
2020 Rkatsiteli Chinuri, Chubini

Poached Potato
Beet/Lovage/Hazelnut “Seasoning,” Hard Boiled Egg & Tarragon Mayo
2021 Saperavi Carbonic, Marmenio

Grilled Eggplant
Rice Pilaf, Braised Pumpkin Greens, Dolgo Molasses
2018 Saperavi “The Edge,” Tikko, Kakheti

Extra Paired Cheese Course $25
Eligo, Jasper Hill, VT
Roasted Pears w/ Black Pepper & Demerara Sugar, Sunflower Seed Soda Bread
2021 Kisi, Marmenio

Fall Fruit Napoleon
Peach Sorbet
2021 Pet Nat, Tikko

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