Take a little viticultural trip by way of Needham. The Farmhouse is touring the vineyards of South Africa with a wine dinner on Wednesday, October 5th. Starting at 6:30pm, guests can tip their glasses to a five-course menu from chef Gabriel Sanchez. Seasonal plates include butternut ravioli with hazelnuts and sage, and duck with sweet potatoes and cherry jus while the wines cover Chenin Blanc, Pinot Noir and other varietals. Reservations – for $75 per person – can be made by calling 781.449.6200.
FIRST
Apple, fennel, cheese salad
Groote Post Chenin blanc 2015
SECOND
Butternut ravioli, hazelnuts, sage, brown butter
Mellasat White Pinotage 2014
THIRD
Wild mushroom and burrata bruschetta
Groote Post Pinot Noir 2013
FOURTH
Hudson Valley duck, sweet potato, bing cherry jus
Post House Penny Black 2013, red blend
FIFTH
Warm pear Napoleon, honey gelee
Post House Treskilling Yellow 2014, Sauternes