7/26/2017 0 Comments Live Music on SaturdaysThe Joel Gordon Jazz Trio graced our Tasting Room last Saturday, July 22nd, from 2 to 4 p.m. The trio entertained our guests from the Excelsior Springs Chamber Trolley and Barley Bus throughout the afternoon.
The Tasting Room is a cool refuge from summer heat to enjoy live music, share a bottle of wine, and eat cheese, sausage, bread, and our Chef's Special. When temperatures are cooler, featured live musicians perform on the patio with a nearby view of the vineyards. This weekend, we have music by Travlin' Kind Duo on Saturday, July 29, from 2 to 4 p.m. Visit us for wine, music, and fun. We'll save you a seat!
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7/18/2017 0 Comments Chef's Special for July 22-23Gazpacho, a cool, refreshing summer soup, sounds ideal in hot weather for the Chef's Special this weekend, July 22-23, 2017.
Eaten in Spain and Portugal during hot summers, gazpacho is served cold as a light meal. The soup is made with ripe tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber, onion, bell pepper, and other fresh produce that's abundant at the farmers market this time of year. Gazpacho pairs well with Fence Stile's KAIscape, a wine made in the Portuguese vinho verde style, as well as Loft Red. Also on the menu, we'll have mini cheese quiche made with fresh vegetables from the farmers market and sweet corn aioli. Aioli is a light, rustic version of mayonnaise made with garlic, olive oil, egg and lemon juice. Try pairing these bite-sized quiche with Becca's Blend, Sejour, Vidal Blanc, or Loft Red. The Chef's Special is available this weekend while supplies last. Drop in for a bite to eat, share a bottle of wine, and listen to the lively sounds of the Joel Gordon Jazz Trio from 2 to 4 pm. Can't make it to the winery on Saturday? We have Wine-in Friday, July 21, at sunset. Drive to the winery for the evening, bring a meal (no outside beverages, please) or order from our Nibbles menu, and stay for the film No Reservations that begins at dusk. Have you ever wondered what you will see and experience on the Fence Stile Vineyards and Winery tour? Curious about the CELLAR57 club room and the wine caves?
Guide Kevin Snedden greets guests in the Assemblage Room to discuss the basics of wine varietals. Guests learn how to taste and smell wine so they obtain a richer sensory experience while sampling Fence Stile's wines. Kevin next takes the group on a tour of the winery grounds surrounded by the vineyards. Other tour stops include the Tasting Room, patio, production facility where wine is made, and crush pad used during harvest. Kevin provides an informative and entertaining account of the winery's history and unique features, such as its energy-efficient construction and design aspects that impact the wine harvest, crush, and production. The tour commences with a visit to the CELLAR57 club room for more wine sampling and a tour of the wine cave. Seated in the wine cave, Kevin conducts an additional tasting by candlelight. View the photos below for a glimpse of what our tour guests experience. Reservations are required to enjoy a tour of the property and the winery as well as a tasting by candlelight in the CELLAR57 club room and the wine caves. Keep the tasting glass and enjoy 10-percent off the wines purchased on the tour! $35/person. Check the calendar for dates. Contact us at events@fencestile.com to reserve a spot. Pete Dulin, general manager and culinary director at Fence Stile Vineyards and Winery, contributes an array of skills and experience in business operations, communications, and cuisine. In coordination with winery owner-founder Shriti Hallberg Plimpton, Pete manages operations, business development, and special events at Fence Stile. His responsibilities also include online communications for the website, newsletter, and social media, and media relations. “I look forward to telling the story of Fence Stile’s vineyards and wines through words, video, and images as the seasons change,” says Pete. “From the spring bud break to fall harvest and the process of transforming grapes to wine, Fence Stile’s lush countryside setting, talented operations team, and the grapes have rich stories worth sharing.” As culinary director, Pete creates custom menus and prepares food for special events, such as the Small Bites wine and food pairings, corporate events, and private catering. This summer, he also launched a “chef’s special” at the tasting room on weekends. Dulin selects produce and goods from the City Market and other vendors in Kansas City in the morning and prepares a weekend special of seasonal, small-batch dishes designed to pair with Fence Stile’s wines. “Food is communal, an expression of hospitality that extends to family, friends, and guests,” says Pete. “It’s the same with wine, sharing a bottle of Vignoles or sparkling wine with others to celebrate, commiserate, or simply toast a well-lived day. I want to produce food that marries well with Fence Stile’s wines and creates an inviting setting for our guests and friends.” Dulin’s French-based culinary experience traces back to his kitchen work at Le Fou Frog in Kansas City as well as catering and culinary work in KC and Boston. Dulin draws on his Thai upbringing, French training, and love of ingredients from other cultures to create flavorful dishes. ![]() A native of Kansas City, Pete is perhaps best known for his work as an author, freelance writer, photographer, and editor. He has written about food, drink, business, and community for print and online publications for nearly 20 years. His work has appeared in Feast Magazine, Flatland, The Kansas City Star, Thinking Bigger, Visit KC, Northland Lifestyle, River Front Times, and other publications. He was the co-founder and editor-in-chief of PresentMagazine.com, an online food, arts, and culture magazine from 2006–2011. He is the author of the travel guide Expedition of Thirst: Exploring Breweries, Wineries, and Distilleries Across the Heart of Kansas and Missouri (October 2017 release), Kansas City Beer: A History of Brewing in the Heartland, Last Bite: 100 Simple Recipes from Kansas City’s Best Chefs and Cooks, and KC Ale Trail. His business experience includes decade-long corporate work in the mutual fund industry, entrepreneurship, managing a small family-run business, and consulting. “I’m excited to work with Shriti, who founded Fence Stile with a bold vision, vineyard manager Shawna Mull, and our tasting room team,” says Pete. “I’m eager to learn and share knowledge of our wines, winemaking processes, and the story of Fence Stile.” Culinary director Pete Dulin introduces Chef Specials this weekend, July 15–16, at the winery's tasting room.
Pete selects fresh produce and goods from the City Market and other vendors in Kansas City on Saturday mornings. He uses those ingredients to prepare seasonal, small-batch dishes designed to pair with Fence Stile's wines. Available on Saturdays and Sundays, the dishes are prepared in limited quantities. In other words, first come, first serve! Each weekend features a rotating variety of dishes based on what inspires Pete at the farmers market and seasonal availability. July 15–16 Menu Rosemary zucchini blue cheese tarts – Locally grown zucchini and yellow squash topped with fresh rosemary and savory blue cheese tucked in a flaky, handmade tart crust. Try this tart with sweet Vidal Blanc, semi-dry Becca's Blend, or KAIscape. Summer berry lemon ricotta tarts – Flaky tarts filled with creamy ricotta, fresh lemon zest, blackberries from our vineyard patch, and strawberries from the farmers market. Pair this fruit tart with Remmus, our dry rosé, or Sejour, a semi-dry sparkling rosé. Tomato, caramelized onion, and olive salad – Inspired by savory onion tarts from Provence, France, this salad balances zesty heirloom tomatoes from the farmers market with smoky-sweet caramelized onion, briny olives, fresh herbs, and a dash of homemade smoky onion ash. Enjoy with FirePit Red or Loft Red. Join us at Fence Stile Vineyards and Winery to learn about and view the eclipse. The winery is perfectly positioned along the path of the eclipse with scenic views of the vineyards, open skies and rolling hills in the countryside of Excelsior Springs. Enjoy a glass or bottle of wine as you experience this celestial event.
Total Eclipse Events Fence Stile hosts two can't-miss events for the total eclipse in August. A FEW TICKETS REMAIN IF YOU ATTEND BOTH EVENTS ($50, includes lunch for for both dates). Sunday, August 13, Winery is open 11 am to 5 pm. 1-3 pm - Total Solar Eclipse Education Event Join Jackie Beucher (Vice President, Astronomical Society of Kansas City & Chair, 2017 Eclipse Committee) for an education session on the upcoming Total Solar Eclipse on August 21, 2017. Join us for a special Eclipse menu and find out about this historic event! RSVP today. Eclipse Education Event Menu - Box lunch includes cheese and onion quiche, three-bean salad, and fresh summer berries and grapes. Monday, August 21, Winery is open 9 am-4 pm. Total Solar Eclipse Viewing Party Looking for a fun place to view the Total Solar Eclipse? Reserve space now and experience the eclipse from the vineyard and winery in the scenic countryside. Toast the celestial event with a glass (or bottle) of wine. Includes a box lunch of dishes from our kitchen. Eclipse Viewing Event Menu - Box lunch includes Eclipse Mini Moon Pies (wine suggestion: Vignoles, KAIscape, or Sweet Enchantment), spinach mushroom cheddar quiche (wine suggestion (Reserve Vidal, Kaiscape, FirePit Red), and Eclipse hummus blend of rosemary garlic white bean hummus and spicy black bean hummus. Special pricing: RSVP for both events for $50. |
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