Experience a Vintner Dinner
A themed five-course meal with wine pairings
When you think of the Amana Colonies, food might be one of the first things that pops into your mind. It might be those fantastic brats, or the delicious coffee cakes or even the full family-style meals that made our restaurants famous.
Those thoughts might be changing slightly if you have taken in a Vintner’s Dinner. One of our restaurants has teamed with a local winery to offer up a completely different dining experience in the Colonies. The Vintner’s Dinner is a series of special themed meals that feature items not generally found on the restaurant’s menu along with a wine paired with each course.
Themes range from “Old Man River” featuring traditional items found along the Mississippi River from Minneapolis to New Orleans or “Cruising the Mediterranean” with each course coming from a different port of call in the Mediterranean. Whatever the theme might be the Vintner explains his selection and also the wine that is paired with it.
It makes for a fun evening but how could it miss? Great food, wine and new friendship formed over the fun. The dinners take place about 5 to 6 times a year and reservations/tickets are required. Check the schedule of events to see the Vintner’s Dinner schedule or contact the Ox Yoke Inn or White Cross Cellars. It certainly isn’t the same experience you think of when you think of Amana dining.
January 2020
Winterfest Wine and Dine Dinner
Join us at the Ox Yoke Inn® for this special 5-course meal that includes a wine pairing with each course. It's a great combination with award-winning wines from White Cross Cellars and delicious food from the Ox Yoke. The evening will begin with a wine tasting and appetizers and then a specially selected menu will follow. We will post the menu as we get closer to the date. You'll want to reserve your seat by calling 319-622-3441 and ask for…
Find out more »February 2020
Romance Weekend Wine and Dine Dinner
Join us at the Ox Yoke Inn® for this special 5-course meal that includes a wine pairing with each course. It's a great combination with award-winning wines from White Cross Cellars and delicious food from the Ox Yoke. The evening will begin with a wine tasting and appetizers and then a specially selected menu will follow. We will post the menu as we get closer to the date. Make it a great evening with your sweetheart. You'll want to reserve…
Find out more »March 2020
March Vintner Dinner
Enjoy a specially prepared five-course meal featuring a White Cross Cellars wine paired with each course at the Ox Yoke Inn®. The evening begins with appetizers at White Cross Cellars followed by four delicious courses at the Ox Yoke Inn. Our Vintner’s Dinner features entrees and specialties not regularly found on the Ox Yoke menu. The theme and menu for this dinner will be posted as we get closer to the date.
Find out more »April 2020
April Vintner Dinner
Enjoy a specially prepared five-course meal featuring a White Cross Cellars wine paired with each course at the Ox Yoke Inn®. The evening begins with appetizers at White Cross Cellars followed by four delicious courses at the Ox Yoke Inn. Our Vintner’s Dinner features entrees and specialties not regularly found on the Ox Yoke menu. The theme and menu for this dinner will be posted as we get closer to the date.
Find out more »July 2020
July Vintner Dinner
Enjoy a specially prepared five-course meal featuring a White Cross Cellars wine paired with each course at the Ox Yoke Inn®. The evening begins with appetizers at White Cross Cellars followed by four delicious courses at the Ox Yoke Inn. Our Vintner’s Dinner features entrees and specialties not regularly found on the Ox Yoke menu. The theme and menu for this dinner will be posted as we get closer to the date.
Find out more »September 2020
September Vintner Dinner at Apfelfest
Enjoy a specially prepared five-course meal featuring a White Cross Cellars wine paired with each course at the Ox Yoke Inn®. The evening begins with appetizers at White Cross Cellars followed by four delicious courses at the Ox Yoke Inn. Our Vintner’s Dinner features entrees and specialties not regularly found on the Ox Yoke menu. The theme and menu for this dinner will be posted as we get closer to the date.
Find out more »October 2020
October Vintner Dinner
Enjoy a specially prepared five-course meal featuring a White Cross Cellars wine paired with each course at the Ox Yoke Inn®. The evening begins with appetizers at White Cross Cellars followed by four delicious courses at the Ox Yoke Inn. Our Vintner’s Dinner features entrees and specialties not regularly found on the Ox Yoke menu. The theme and menu for this dinner will be posted as we get closer to the date.
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