Local Challenge Summer Wine Dinner 8:00 $80 July 18-25 is the Maryland Department of Agriculture's Buy Local Challenge Week. Local residents are encouraged to make as many of their meals as possible this week solely from locally sourced ingredients. It is a great excuse to get out there and taste some of the best that Maryland has to offer. Just to make things easier, Black Ankle Vineyards will kick off the week with our own local challenge dinner -- our locally grown wines perfectly paired with the best of the bounty of summer in our area by chef Paul Dongarra of Dionysus’ Kitchen in an exquisite 6-course dinner. (Please see menu to the right). We will also be introducing the 2007 Rolling Hills (which replaces the 2006 Cosecha in the wine line-up). Advance reservations are required. For more information or reservations, please contact Melissa Schulte: melissa@blackankle.com or 619-203-8230.
Introducing, Sunday Evening Pasta & Wine Dinners
Sunday August 16 Sunday September 20 Sunday October 18 Sunday November 15 5:00 Dinner & Wine Pairing: $30 Kids Plate: $8 Join us for a relaxing early dinner on the third Sunday of every month. Chef Paul Dongarra of Dionysus’ Kitchen will create a simple but delicious 3-course dinner based on his Seasonally Smart cooking philosophy -- sustainably-grown, locally sourced food, which is perfectly appropriate to the season. The perfect complement to Black Ankle's wines! Each course will be paired with a glass of Black Ankle Vineyards wine. Kids may try the adults menu, or opt for Chef Paul's family's favorite macaroni and cheese. Advance reservations are greatly appreciated! For more information or reservations, please contact Melissa Schulte: melissa@blackankle.com or 619-203-8230. Pasta Dinner Menus: Sunday, July 19: 2008 Grüner Veltliner Grilled Summer Squash with Cherry Glen Chevre served with Herbed Whipped Butter and Hearth-Baked Baguette 2007 Bedlam Pasta with Green Beans and Potatoes, tossed with a Pesto Cream Sauce 2007 Rolling Hills Plate of Artisan Cheeses with Mixed Berry Compote Sunday, August 16: Roasted Peppers with Corn and Cantaloupe Salsa Pasta with Tomato Eggplant Cream Sauce Plate of Artisan Cheeses with Peach Chutney Sunday, September 20: Heirloom Tomato topped with Bean Salad, dressed with Thyme Vinagrette and garnished with a Basil Chiffonade Penne with Vodka Sauce Plate of Artisan Cheeses local Pear Butter
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  t Black Ankle Vineyards, we believe that the beautiful rolling hills of Maryland are perfectly suited to yield wines of great complexity, subtlety and nuance—wines that can compare favorably with the finest Europe has to offer. A truly great wine comes only from a truly great vineyard, and we believe that our mix of soils, climate, grape varieties, viticulture, personal commitment, and a bit of magic have been the secret to creating some wonderful wines, but don't take our word for it—come out and try them for yourself.Where did our name, Black Ankle Vineyards come from? Click here to find out. Black Ankle Vineyards' Crumbling Rock wins the Maryland Governor's Cup
Local Challenge Summer Wine Dinner Menu 2008 Grüner Veltliner Canapé of Crab Salad on Organic Cucumber Slice 2008 Viognier Timbale of Summer Squash and Cherry Glen Chevre served with an Herbed Whipped Butter and Hearth-Baked Baguette Passeggiata Pasta with Swiss Chard Carbonara Sauce 2006 Syrah Roasted Herb-Encrusted Semi-Boneless Quail with a Sweet Pepper Coulis and Summer Vegetables 2007 Rolling Hills Plate of Artisan Cheeses with Mixed Berry Compote 2006 Crumbling Rock Blackberry Panna Cotta
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Tasting Room Hours Friday 12-7 Saturday 12-6 Sunday 12-5 Other days and times by appointment. Friday Night Flights: Fridays 5-7 Stop by on Friday evening to relax and enjoy a regular tasting, or one of our special flights, featuring Black Ankle Wines perfectly paired with a selection of local cheeses or chocolates.
Tasting Fee: $5 Tours: In-depth vineyard and winery tours are conducted every Saturday and Sunday at 12:00. For more information, please contact Melissa Schulte: melissa@blackankle.com or 619-203-8230.
Where Else Can You Find Us? July 11, 2009 4:00 - 7:00 Wine Tasting A great chance to sample Black Ankle's wines at Olney's premier fine wine shop. July 21, 2009 Wine Pairing Dinner Join us for a perfect pairing of Black Ankle wines, and the delicious creations of Ricciuti's in Olney, MD. More details to come! September 19-20 , 2009 The Maryland Wine Festival in Westminster, MD Interested in volunteering for a festival? Volunteers receive free admission to festivals, Black Ankle t-shirts and special festival discounts on wine purchases. For more information, or to sign up, please contact Melissa Schulte: melissa@blackankle.com or 619-203-8230. |
