Bet the Farm's story began in 2006 with Nancy Tisch’s vision — an idea to fill a storefront in the lakeside village of Aurora on the East Side of Cayuga Lake. The initial plan was to make enough wine to “qualify” as a winery enabling them to sell food and wine on the same shelves. What has happened since then has been amazing!

Each year their production has grown and each year they continue to sell out of their wines. Nancy and Kit Kalfs, her husband and general manager of the winery, persist in bringing new and amazing wines to the Finger Lakes.

We are presenting a six course tasting menu with custom wine pairing, highlighting Italian flavors of summer and utilizing local fresh produce from the Finger Lakes.

$65 per Person, Wine and Cider Pairing Included!

Join us for a glimpse into the world of rare wines! Some very special selections will be paired with Chef Sam's delicious tasting menu based on the regions where the wines come from.

Wine Pairing by Massimo Crippa of L'Angolo Divino. Noted as "a true old wine bar" in Rome, L'Angolo Divino is known as the premier wine shop for antique and rare wines.

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Italy Food and Wine Tours

ReidsItaly Travel Beyond Vacation.

Doors Open at 5:30pm. Reservations by Phone Only.

ASSAGGIO

Zeppole Salvia Fritta

Sage fritters with Portuguese anchovies, and lemon aioli

Crostini

Salvatore of Brooklyn’s smoked ricotta and wild fennel pollen

Peperoni

Sweet Shishito Peppers, Maldon Sea Salt, and Mint

Roman Lupini Beans

Grillo Terre Siciliante, Barraco Winery 2016 (Marsala – Sicilia, South Italy)

Pinot Gris, Bet the Farm Winery 2017 (Cayuga Lake, Fingerlakes)

ANTIPASTI

Ciambotta

Heirloom tomato broth, a mixture of local baby vegetables, handmade burrata cheese, and pearls of balsamic in a summer vegetable stew

Pinot Noir, Bellwether Winery 2015 (Cayuga Lake, Fingerlakes)

PASTA

Ricotta Gnocchi

House made pasta dumplings with butter, sage, locally foraged chanterelles, charred sweet corn, and Parmigiano Reggiano

White Picnic, Ajoia Winery 2015 (Umbria, Central Italy)

SECONDI

Maialino da Latte

Roman Porchetta suckling pig with garlic, sage, and black pepper

American BBQ suckling pig with Memphis style rub and injected with Bellwether Hard Cider

CONTORNI

“Greens and Beans” Side dish with local kale, Romano beans, fennel, and San Marzano tomatoes

Macchiona, La Stoppa Winery 2011 (Emilia, Central Italy)

Cabernet Franc, Ryan William Winery 2014 (Seneca Lake, Fingerlakes)

DOLCE

Semifreddo alla Nocciola

 Hazelnut frozen mousse with fresh berry sauce and a cocoa-nib wafer

Thanks to everyone who joined us for this fantastic dinner! Special thanks to Cantele Winery and Maurizio Clemente from Vias Imports for helping us host.

$85 per person

Wine AND Dinner courses included in the price. Wine pairing by Cantele Winery.

Doors at 5:30pm. Join us for a cocktail in the bar.

Dinner starts at 6:30pm.

Reservations by phone only.