Cask 307's Harvest Dinner

in partnership with Ohio. Find It Here. & Cask 307, my mom & I had the opportunity to visit Cask 307 winery in Madison, Ohio for their 2021 Harvest Dinner and we had such an amazing time!
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Cask 307 opened in 2019 & is considered the gateway to the Grand River Valley wine region. the experts here are excited to educate visitors on other wineries to visit, grapes that grow in the valley & things to do in the area.

walking into the winery, I was blown away by how open & airy the space was, with tons of natural light. it’s the perfect spot to relax & catch up with friends & family! in addition to wine, their deli offers snacks like charcuterie boards, flatbreads & sandwiches.

dinner included five delicious courses (by J&J Catering) & was accompanied by OPUS 216, a classically-trained strings ensemble. we were seated right in front of the live music! their performance was beautiful & they even switched up the type of music for each course. luckily, they’ll be back for the holidays. learn more on Cask 307's events page.
 
to drink, I had the rosé of pinot grigio & loved it! it was a dry but light-bodied wine. my mom tried the bourbon chardonnay. the wine was aged for nine months in Red Eagle Distillery bourbon barrels & had hints of vanilla & honey. she was really happy with her choice too!

Red Eagle Distillery is only about ten minutes down the road from Cask 307 & has been distilling spirits since 2012, such as vodka, rye & Ohio bourbon. I'm excited to check it out next time I visit!

​our dinner included:

• first course: gazpacho soup (my mom loves gazpacho soup so she was super excited to see it was on the menu)
• second course: roasted grape & goat cheese crostini
• third course: lemon-parmesan-garlic asparagus (my favorite course of the night)
• fourth course: pork tenderloin with Dijon-tarragon white wine sauce & smashed potatoes
• ​fifth course: strawberry & lemon cream trifle (so delicious!)

this was such a fun night out & was the perfect chance to spend quality time with my mom. there is so much to do & see in the area, we’re already planning our next trip back!

if you're visiting Ohio or are an adventurous Ohioan like me, visit Ohio. Find It Here. to discover things to do, where to stay & more.

By: Alex Nemeth
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