CLASSICAL PAIRINGS IN THE COUNTY

 Gold & Fife and Littlejohn Farm, in partnership with the Waring House presents:

CLASSICAL PAIRINGS IN THE COUNTY

Celebrating Ontario Pinot Noir and Bubbles through culinary expressions and perfect pairings

Q: What do an 85-year-old iconic Montreal steakhouse, a 24-year-old Kingston waterfront dining institution, two chefs with sommelier accreditation, and an award-winning Niagara winery owned by a billionaire financier, have in common?

A : A desire to revel in the art of creating classical food pairings to go with the world’s most revered wines - pinot noir and sparkling wine - that’s what.

For the very first time, ten top-tier wineries from Niagara (Tawse Winery, Bachelder Niagara, Stratus Vineyards, Niagara College Teaching Winery) and Prince Edward County (Stanners Vineyard, Rosehall Run, Grange of Prince Edward, Closson Chase, Stoss Lee) will come together to share their pinot noir and sparkling wine portfolios at this all-encompassing experiential dining journey at Littlejohn Farm, a beloved agritourism destination.

Breathing life into these wines will be dishes designed by Chefs Zach Littlejohn (Littlejohn Farm, PEC), Ryan Crawford (Bar Bea/Ruffino’s, Niagara), Dave Sider (Tawse Winery, Niagara), Brent McAllister (AquaTerra, Kingston), and Murteza Talu (Moishe’s Montreal). Each chef hails from establishments committed to wine and food pairing and they promise to take you on a journey that will deepen your appreciation of these legendary wines.

Expect to savor unmatched sparkling wines and ethereal pinot noirs paired with an elegant menu featuring caviar, oysters, raw seafood, beef tartare, shrimp cocktail, garden vegetable crudités, chicken, duck, and pastured lamb slowed roasted to perfection. The majority of the meat and vegetables will come from Littlejohn Farm, adding a true farm-to-table element to this dining experience.

Weaving these food and wine stories together is the event’s Master of Ceremonies, James Chatto, winner of countless Canadian and American awards for food and travel writing, and nominated for the James Beard Foundation Award, the World Food Media Award, and once as the world’s best restaurant critic.

This is the ticket of the season!

Date                     Saturday 21 September 2024 at 3.00 pm

Where                  Littlejohn Farm, 908 County Rd 10, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0

Price                     $275 per person, including gratuity (taxes extra)

What can you expect as an attendee?

A: 4.5 hour highly sensory journey at Littlejohn Farm during the most idyllic and bountiful time of the year, when the gardens will be overflowing with the season’s produce.

o Upon arrival, guests will be divided into small groups for a structured tour and tasting of five different food and wine stations, where a chef and winery will each present a sparkling wine paired with perfectly curated canapés.

o This will be followed by a seven-course sit-down dinner where two highly acclaimed pinot noirs from Niagara and Prince Edward County will be poured per course designed to celebrate this exceptional varietal.

o Library wines sourced from the cellars of these notable wineries will be poured at this event, giving you a chance to experience vintages you may not get the chance to taste again.

o In honour of the late Canadian winemaking Paul Pender’s pinot noir making legacy at Tawse Winery, a course accompanied by his wine will be poured.

o There will be interactive course-by-course storytelling of dishes and wines by James Chatto, chefs, and winery ambassadors.

o Plenty of surprises and delights.

Who should come to this event?

Everyone!

Whether you are a serious food and/or wine connoisseur, have doubts about the quality of Canadian wines (and are open to having your mind changed!) or would just like to enjoy a wonderful afternoon of exceptional food and wine in a superb setting, this is for you. Please note that if you are not an alcohol drinker, then interesting and thoughtful alternatives will be provided.

This event has been designed and directed by Gold & Fife, an experiential event agency specializing in culinary and beverage offerings.

CAN I RETURN OR EXCHANGE MY TICKET?

All booking and payments are made in advance and considered firm. We understand that events can happen though to change your schedule.  If someone from your group, at any time, is not available to come, a substitute person that you find, can take their place.

We do not provide refunds for cancellations.

- Guests are also encouraged to book their own transportation to and from our property.

Exceptional hospitality is an integral part of the Littlejohn Farm dining experience and is provided to every guest.

PLEASE NOTE: 

No physical tickets will be issued. You will be registered and checked off upon arrival. Please let us know if you have any accessibility issues or if you do not drink alcohol. Due to the nature of this event the only dietary restrictions that can be accommodated are pescatarian, gluten-free, lactose-free, and vegetarian. Should you have any questions or concerns with the menu, do not hesitate to contact us. 

Looking forward to seeing you there!