A Taste of the Med: Mediterranean Wine Dinner

Join us for an elevated five-course Mediterranean wine dinner featuring selections from Spain, Greece, France, Lebanon, and Italy. This pairing experience highlights the range of Mediterranean wine, from sparkling Cava and crisp Assyrtiko to Provençal Rosé, an expressive Lebanese red, and a rich Primitivo from Puglia.

Throughout the evening, guests will enjoy five chef-curated courses, each thoughtfully paired to complement the character of its featured wine region.

Seating will begin at 6:45 PM with hors d'oeuvres in the ballroom. Introductions begin promptly at 7 PM, with the first course arriving shortly thereafter.

Guest Speaker: Courtney Cooper
Location: GROVE Ballroom
Doors Open and Check-In: 6:30 PM
Reception: 6:45 PM
Introductions: 7 PM

Tickets: $125 + tax and 20% service charge

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Five-Course Dinner Menu 
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Reception Course
Los Dos Cava Brut, N/V, Catalonia, Spain

Marcona Almond & Manchego Gougère

Whipped Goat Cheese Crostini
Fig, orange zest, pistachio

Crispy Jamón & Melon Skewer
Sherry gastrique

Second Course
2025 Papagiannakos Assyrtiko, Attica, Greece

Charred Octopus & Greek Citrus Salad
Lemon potatoes, shaved fennel, cucumber, olives, dill, oregano vinaigrette, preserved lemon aioli

Third Course
Maison Mirabeau "Pure" Rosé, Provence, France

Seared Gulf Shrimp Provençal
Summer tomato confit, saffron couscous, zucchini ribbons, basil, garlic, olive oil, shellfish jus

Fourth Course
2018 Château Musar Rouge, Bekaa Valley, Lebanon

Spiced Lamb Loin & Braised Shoulder Croquette
Lebanese seven-spice, eggplant purée, roasted carrots, farro tabbouleh, pomegranate lamb jus, mint yogurt

Dessert Course
2024 Li Veli Primitivo "Orion," Puglia, Italy

Dark Chocolate Olive Oil Cake
Amarena cherry compote, espresso mascarpone, toasted hazelnut, sea salt

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Ticket and Seating Information
This event will feature community tables in our ballroom, giving our speakers the ability to approach and interact one on one with our guests. Tickets are available per seat; simply enter the number of seats you would like and you will be seated together. Ticket availability is subject to change and more may be released based on demand. For questions, please email info@grovelwr.com.

Cancellation Policy
If you must cancel your reservation, please email info@grovelwr.com or give us a call at 941.893.4321 72 hours before the event date to receive a full refund.