UPDATED: DOWNTOWN: The Hay-Adams Hosts An Exclusive Bodegas Vega Sicilia Wine Dinner at The Lafayette - Sept 29

On Thursday, September 29, 2016, the award-winning Hay-Adams, will host a four-course winemaker’s dinner for up to 28 guests in the Private Dining Room of The Lafayette, showcasing wines from Bodegas Vega Sicilia. This historic Spanish winery is located in the Ribera del Duero, in Valladolid, Castilla y León, home to some of the world’s best and most exclusive wines. Guests at this special evening will explore the wines, which have been carefully selected to complement an elegant dinner created by Senior Executive Sous Chef Jaime Montes de Oca. The evening will begin with passed canapés as guests assemble for this guided tasting experience. 

Tickets are priced at $155 per person (tax and gratuity not included). Wines featured for the evening, which are paired with the menu, are Vega Sicilia Oremus Mandolas Tokaj Dry, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary; Bodegas Alion, Ribera del Duero Spain; Vega Sicilia Macan, Rioja DOCa, Spain; Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5, Ribera del Duero, Spain; Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5, Ribera del Duero, Spain; Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5, Ribera del Duero, Spain; Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos White, Tokaji Oremus. The complete dinner menu with wine pairings is posted below. 

Thursday, September 29th at 7:00 PM, limited seating is available and reservations are required and available by calling (202) 638-6600 or contacting glombardi@hayadams.com and a credit card is required to hold the reservation.

The Lafayette is located in The Hay-Adams at 800 16th Street, NW, Washington DC, 20006, across Lafayette Square from the White House. 

MENU:

CANAPÉS 

Vega Sicilia Oremus Mandolas Tokaj Dry, Tokaj-Hegyalja, Hungary

Scallop wrapped in Smoked Salmon
Blue Corn Blini with Crème Fraiche and American Ossetra Caviar
Heirloom Beet Cannelloni with Vermont Goat Cheese 

DINNER

Bodegas Alion, Ribera del Duero, Spain 

Sweet Potato and Burgundy Truffle Tian
Raw Vegetables, Watercress

*****

Vega Sicilia Macan, Rioja DOCa, Spain 

Roasted Guinea Hen
Chorizo and Coco Bean Soffritto, Lemon Thyme Jus

*****

Vega Sicilia Tinto Valbuena 5, Ribera del Duero, Spain 

Virginia Lamb Loin
Sunchokes, Cipollini Onion, Black Olive

*****

Tokaji Aszu 5 Puttonyos White, Tokaji Oremus 

White Stilton Cheesecake
Poached Pear, Walnut-Toffee Crumble, Pear Gelée & Honey Veil