Events at Butler's

Butler's hosts a series of culinary events. Here is the current lineup.

  • Thursday, October 30, 6:00 pm
    Hook & Ladder Wine Dinner - A Night with Michael De Loach
    10/30/2008 - 6:00pm
    10/30/2008 - 9:00pm
    Etc/GMT-4

    Reception at 6 pm
    Dinner at 6:30 pm

    Born in San Francisco and raised in Sonoma County, Hook & Ladder Winery principal Michael De Loach grew up in the wine business: he started working in the vineyard at age 11 and in the cellar at 15. He served as president of De Loach Vineyards from 2001 to 2004. Hook & Ladder Winery employs a very simple philosophy around wine making: craft exceptional wines, from the highest quality grapes, that people love to drink. Join both Michael and NECI's Academie Culinaire de France Gold Medal Winner, Chef Michael Gunyan for a six-course dinner that is sure to be memorable.

    $75 per person, plus tax and gratuity.
    Space is limited, so call 802.764.1413 and make your reservation today.

    Hook & Ladder Wine Dinner Bill of Fare

    Pass Appetizers
    Cider Braised Rabbit Bouchée
    Smoked Artic Char Crêpe, Ginger Tomato Relish
    Aged Grafton Cheddar Gougère, Apple Cranberry Chutney
    Hook & Ladder Chardonnay 2007

    First Course
    Seared Sea Scallop
    Caramelized Pineapple, Almond Tuile, Foie Gras Beurre Blanc
    “Tillerman White” 2005

    Second Course
    Roasted Vermont Quail
    (Cinnamon) Butternut Squash Purée, Forest Mushroom Ragoût, Cranberry Pinot Noir Reduction
    Pinot Noir 2006

    Third Course
    Braised Veal Cheek
    Aged Cloth Bound Cheddar Risotto, Cipollini Onion Rings, Cured Tomato Jus
    Sweetwater Merlot, Chalk Hill 2005

    Fourth Course
    Sous Vide Duck Breast
    Crispy Cracklings, Wilted Arugula, Orange Peel & Clove Bordelaise
    “The Tillerman” 2006

    Fifth Course
    Variation of Lamb
    Herb Loin Chop & Green Peppercorn Tender Shoulder “Baklava”, Fava Beans, Brown Butter Carrot Purée
    Sweetwater Zinfandel 2006