Ruffino Wine Dinner on January 30th, 2009

Hi everyone, The menu for the Ruffino wine dinner is now ready. We would be pleased to have you with us. Ruffino Wine Dinner Featuring Robert Ghezzo of Ruffino, Friday January 30th 2009, The Woodlawn Inn, Hors d’oeuvres & reception wine, at 6:00 pm and Dinner, 7:00pm

Reception

Hors d'oeuvres served with Lumina Pinot Grigo and Fonte al sole


Menu

Seafood Brodo with tomato broth, lobster shrimp and scallops
Murotondo Orvieto Classico 2007

Wild boar ravioli
Aziano Chianti Classico 2006

Rosemary-crusted beef with porcini and pork sausage stuffing,
vino nobile red wine reduction and gnocchi fritta
Lodola Nuova Vino Nobile di Montepulciano 2005

Cheese: Pecorino, fruilano and gorgonzola with pear, and rustic crostini
Chianti Classico Riserva Ducale d'oro 2003

Casatta of ricotta with dried fruit filling served with panzarole
Serelle Vin Santo del Chianti D.O.C 2005

Reservations
To book contact me Stephen Della Casa at Tel 905-372-2235 x 112 or Stephen@Woodlawninn.com

Cost 95.00 per person, taxes extra

Cellar Notes, Chateau Peychaud 2003 Cotes de Bourg "Vielle Vignes"

The 2003 Chateau Peychaud which had been resting in our wine cellar for about three years will now be appearing on our wine list. The district of Cotes de Bourg is on the right side of the Dordogne river surrounding the village of Bourg. The grapes used are essentially merlot with a small percentage of cabernet franc and cabernet sauvignon. I tried the wine last week. Its a pretty big, fruit forward type of wine.  Fans of Australia and Chile will not be let down. The colour is inky, dark, with a rim of garnet and rust. The wine is very aromatic, and kind of suggests, red currant, strawberry, dried plum with a hint of smoke. In your mouth, the tannins are mellow but there is a bit of grip there as well. The flavours last a long time. I would recommend the rack of veal or the rib-eye steak prepared medium. 

The Christmas season has arrived

We have been busy decorating the Woodlawn for the holiday season. It seems that holidays like Christmas arrive quicker every year. Its a very busy time for everyone and before we realize January will arrive. Also, I wanted to mention to all of our guests that the Town of Cobourg yesterday launched its annual Christmas Magic, a much loved lit-tree display at Victoria Park. Victoria Park is a short walk from The Woodlawn. A pretty route to get to the park is to go down College street. 

The winter menu is now available

I am pleased to announce that the winter menu is now available. In the winter there is nothing quite like having an excellent dinner at The Woodlawn Inn, near the fireplace and savouring a fine wine. Perhaps a malbec? Although today was 14C, I know that in a few days and the snow will be here. We would love to have you over for dinner. You can see our new winter dinner menu on the Rates, Menu page of our website.

Christmas Eve & New Year's Celebrations

I know that many will be making their Christmas and holiday plans very soon, and Chef John O'Leary and I have just finalized the holiday menus. The Christmas Eve and New Year's details can be viewed on our rates, menus page under the Dining Room. In keeping with our tradition The Woodlawn Inn will be closed on December 25 and 26th. We are sorry if that comes as a dissapointment, but it's the only two days that the inn closes during the year. I hope everyone has has a joyful holiday. 

The Northumberland Hills Hospital Foundation Gala

My wife Jennifer and I attended the NHH Foundation annual gala last Saturday. It was a very enjoyable evening, the band was terrific and we literally danced all night. The Woodlawn Inn donated a prize consisting of four two-night stays at Ontario's Finest Inns properties and other OFI goodies. The prize raised $2100.00. The money raised goes towards diagnostic imaging equipment at NHH. Thanks goes out to The Oban Inn and O Spa, The Inn On The Twenty, The Gannannaoque Inn, Sam Jake's Inn and Kathy Nichol, director of Ontario's Finest Inns. 

A wine event in the making

We just recently booked Robert Ghezzo to assist with a Ruffino wines dinner. Robert will be here at the inn on Friday January 30th for a winemaker's dinner. The evening will include reception wines, hors d'oeuvres and a five-course dinner matched with five different wines. Ruffino is about 100 years old, and they have wine holdings throughout Italy including Tuscany and Friuli. Get in touch with me if you would like to book a table. My email is stephen@woodlawninn.com or call 905-372-2235 ext112. The cost is $95.00 per person. Taxes are extra.

An Introduction

Hi,

I'm Stephen Della Casa, one of the innkeepers at The Woodlawn Inn. With this blog I hope to keep everone up to date on The Woodlawn Inn, and my interests which include, wine, travel, and photography.