French Lick Resort to Host Series of Wine Dinners

For Immediate Release
February 23, 2010

French Lick Resort to Host Series of Wine Dinners

Alexander Valley Vineyard and Clos Pegase Events Scheduled

FRENCH LICK, IN — French Lick Resort is pleased to announce a pair of wine dinners at the resort’s marquee restaurants.

On March 6, the West Baden Springs Hotel will be hosting an Alexander Valley Vineyard Dinner in the hotel’s signature restaurant, Sinclair’s.

On April 21, a Clos Pegas Wine & Art Showcase will be offered at 1875: The Steakhouse, located in the French Lick Springs Hotel.

Alexander Valley Vineyards Dinner
Saturday, March 6
Sinclair’s Restaurant
6:00pm
Guests will have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy a delicious seven-course meal created by Sinclair’s chefs while learning about one of Sonoma County’s oldest wineries. Ron Wetzel – Proprietor of Alexander Valley Vineyards will share a brief history and pour some of their latest creations.
Dinner – $125 (per person) • Reservations Required
Special West Baden Hotel package – From $450.00 per couple, includes a room at the fabulous West Baden Springs Hotel and Dinner for two.

Alexander Valley Vineyards -March 6 2010
Sinclair’s Restaurant (West Baden Springs Hotel)

1st Course
Potato-Leek Risotto Croquette
2008 Alexander Valley Vineyards Chardonnay

2nd Course
Serrano Ham-Frisee Salad with 100 Year old Balsamic
2007 Alexander Valley Vineyards Merlot

3rd Course
Crispy Frog Legs - Served with Wild Mushroom- Pea Cream Sauce and Pickled Ramps
2005 Alexander Valley Vineyards Schoolhouse “Aluvia” Rhone Blend

4th Course
Porcini Dusted Sea Bass
Served with Sweet Eggplant Flan and Tomato-Basil Coulis
2007 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet

5th Course
Date Encrusted Venison Loin - Served with Braised Brussels Sprout and Brandy infused jus
2005 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cyrus

6th Course
Cheese Tasting
2007 Alexander Valley Vineyards Cabernet Franc

7th Course
Chocolate Tart With Almond Butter and Bourbon Ice Cream
2007 Alexander Valley Vineyards Sin Zin

For more information on Alexander Valley Vineyard wines, please visit, http://www.avvwine.com/index.html

Clos Pegase Wine & Dinner Event
Thursday, April 21
1875: The Steakhouse
6:30pm

Guests will enjoy an evening of phenomenal food, art, wine and cultured discussion at French Lick Resort with Clos Pegase winery owner, Jan Shrem. With vineyards in the Napa Valley and the foothills of Mt. St. Helens, Shrem’s award-winning, California winery produces fare-friendly wines of quiet elegance.

The staff of 1875: The Steakhouse will prepare a six-course wine dinner to feature the best of the Clos Pegase label. Beginning with a culinary inspired amuse-bouche and finishing with a dark chocolate decadent dessert, each course will be paired with the perfect bottle of wine to complement the meal’s flavors. Artwork from Shrem’s collection will be on display as he discusses the classic Greek notions of balance, symmetry and harmony that have become hallmarks of the Clos Pegase style.

Dinner – $120 (per person) • Reservations Required

For more information on Clos Pegase wines, please visit http://www.clospegase.com/

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French Lick Resort is a $500 million historic restoration and casino development project that includes the West Baden Springs Hotel, French Lick Springs Hotel and the new French Lick Casino. This premier resort and casino destination in Southern Indiana features 686 guest rooms and suites; a 51,000-square-foot, single-level casino; 45 holes of golf, including the fully restored 1917-designed Donald Ross Course at French Lick and the new, 18-hole Pete Dye Course at French Lick; two full-service spas with a combined 36 treatment rooms totaling 42,000 square feet; meeting and event space totaling 115,000 square feet and an array of dining and entertainment options.

Media Contacts

French Lick Resort
Dyan Welsh
Public Relations Manager
812.936.5926
dwelsh@frenchlick.com

Tessa Higgs
Public Relations Coordinator
812.396.5861
thiggs@frenchlick.com