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Tuesday, February 8, 2011

NC Mountains Valentine Event: Valentine Weekend at RagApple Lassie Vineyard

RagApple Lassie Vineyard's Valentine Weekend http://www.ragapplelassie.com/new/content/view/23features live romantic music both Saturday and Sunday, wine tasting in chocolate dipped wine glasses, wonderful imported chocolates for sampling and purchasing from Blue Ridge Chocolate Shoppe, AND Romantic VALENTINE LUNCHES by reservation.

Choose between two four course lunches - menus shown below - perfectly paired with a different wine for each course. Seatings at 12 noon and 2:00 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. RESERVATIONS REQUIRED (there is still some seating available). $35.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.

Menu One: Give me LOVE

Cheddar Cheese, Fig jam and crackers with RAL Chardonnay

Beaufort Shrimp with Kaleidoscope Gold

Tenderloin of Beef and truffle dusted duchess potatoes with Cabernet Sauvignon

Peach Tart with Boonville Blanc

Menu Two: Give me Romance

Creamy Brie, pears and almonds with Pinot Gris

Shrimp Bisque with Viognier

Lamb Chops and fresh asparagus with Syrah

Double Chocolate Terrine with Rockford Red

RagApple Lassie's Kaleidoscope Red was top on the list of Ed Williams' News & Record 'Uncorked' recommended wines for Valentine. As quoted by Ed Williams in his article, "This wine is just like good sex....teasing the palate with a hint of sweetness and a promise of spirit in its long lingering finish! Try it - you'll love it

RagApple Lassie Vineyard is located at 3724 RagApple Lassie Lane in Boonville, NC - near Mount Airy and Wilkesboro.

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