Napa, schmapa — if you want to drink tasty, sustainable wines that are a little closer to home, make your way to Little Donkey on Wednesday, March 27th to try wines from Red Tail Ridge Winery in New York State’s Finger Lakes Region. Chefs Darrell Boles and Ken Oringer are hosting a visit from Red Tail’s winemaker Nancy Irelan, who will tell you all about being a part of NY’s 1st LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certified Winery, and their James Beard nominations. Check out the menu below for pairings like Orzo Risotto with Maine lobster, Idiazabal fondue, spring peas and pea tendril paired with Red Tail Ridge Cab Franc Rosé; and Confit Pork Belly with creamed nettles and urfa chili paired with Red Tail Ridge Frost Smoke. Dinner costs $100 per person and starts at 6:30pm; you can secure your spot via email, and give them a call at 617.945.1008 if you have any Qs.

Red Tail Ridge Winery Dinner Menu

Island Creek Oysters
Rhubarb and sekt granita, grains of paradise
Perpetual Change Sekt

Endive Salad
Cara cara and blood orange, shaved parmesan reggiano, Marcona almonds, Riesling vinaigrette
Dry Riesling

Orzo Risotto
Maine lobster, idiazabal fondu, spring peas, pea tendril
Cab Franc Rosé

Confit Pork Belly
creamed Nettles, urfa chili
Frost Smoke

Raspberry Sorbet
sweet pepper syrup, Thai basil, honeycomb candy