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Summer Lodge announces 2009 Wine Dinner programme
02/12/2008
Summer Lodge, the luxury Relais & Châteaux hotel in Evershot, Dorset, has just unveiled its scintillating programme of Wine Dinners for 2009; each arranged by the hotel’s cellar master, Eric Zwiebel, a UK Sommelier of the Year, runner up in the Best Sommelier in the World competition 2007, and Ruinart Third Best Sommelier in Europe 2006.
These unique dinners, which take place on the first Tuesday of the month, will explore some of the world’s great wine regions from Eric‘s native Alsace all the way to Cloudy Bay, New Zealand. They are both educational and convivial and naturally a little sybaritic too, and to all of them Eric brings his highly individual blend of erudition, expertise, humour and charm.
The wines of Ascheri in Piedmont; Au Bon Climat in California; Cape Mentelle of Margaret River, Australia; and Veuve Clicquot all feature on a calendar that every month offers something truly exciting. One particular highlight of the year will be Eric’s black tie Five Sommelier’s Dinner in August, when he is joined by a team of friends – some of the best sommeliers in the country – to share with guests wines from the traditionally famous to the new and innovative.
An exquisite four-course menu, created by Summer Lodge Chef StevenTitman, will complement the five different wines sampled at each dinner. “A menu so delicious it was worthy of a standing ovation“, was how Waitrose Food Illiustrated recently described the dining at Summer Lodge.
Evenings start at 7 pm with apéritifs and an introduction to the featured region’s wines. Places are limited and early booking is genuinely advised to avoid disappointment. A Special Wine Dinner accommodation package is available from £210 per person.
For the full Wine Dinners 2009 calendar, with all booking details and prices, please go to www.summerlodgehotel.co.uk/dining/fine-wines/wine-dinners.
Summer Lodge is the award-winning Dorset hotel deep in Thomas Hardy country. It has been a luxurious country retreat for over 200 years and home to the Earls of Ilchester since 1789. A member of the prestigious Relais & Châteaux group, Summer Lodge is known as much for its seasonal cuisine and exceptional wine list as it is for its sumptuous accommodations. The hotel and its spa offer a host of sporting and recreational activities along with the very latest in comfort and in-room technology.
For details and reservations call: + 44 (0) 1935 48 2000, or email: summer@relaischateaux.com. Visit our website at www.summerlodgehotel.com.
2008: Recipient of Andrew Harper Hideaway Grand Award for strong individuality
and devotion to personal service
2008: TripAdvisor’s readers’ poll placed Summer Lodge 91 of Best 100 Luxury Hotels in the World; and 5th in the Top 10 Best Service Europe category
2007: AA Hospitality named Red Carnation Hotels ‘Small Hotel Group of the Year’
2007: Master Sommelier Eric Zwiebel was ranked Fourth in World’s Top Sommeliers category; and in 2006 - Second – in Best Sommelier in Europe
2007: Hardens: Top Scorer: “…high praise for…’’sublime’ food; ‘superb’ wine list…”
2007: Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report – Grand Award Winner, #1 in England.
2007: Tatler Restaurant Guide: ‘ award-winning Summer Lodge is the place to dine’
2007: Daily Mail: “…be ready to receive… tender loving care from the capable staff“
2007: The Independent: Summer Lodge one of the “50 Best British Hotels”
