Epicurean Series | Dinner with Erica, Founder & CEO LOVEBLOCK Wines

The Epicurean Series | Dinner with Erica, Founder & CEO LOVEBLOCK Wines is an event that you don't want to miss! Join us on Thu Jun 08 2023 at 7:00 PM at 94 West Wharf Road, Madison, CT 06443 for a night of great food, wine, and conversation. Erica, the founder and CEO of LOVEBLOCK Wines, will be hosting the dinner and sharing her story about how she started her business and the journey to where she is today.

You'll get to taste some of the best wines from LOVEBLOCK and enjoy a delicious meal prepared by our talented chefs. This is a great opportunity to network with other food and wine enthusiasts and learn more about the world of wine.

Don't miss out on this amazing event! RSVP now and secure your spot for an unforgettable night.

Event begins promptly at 7 p.m. | Attire: Jackets

This ticketed and exclusive event has limited seating.

PRICING: $150 inclusive per person, includes all food and beverage, gratuity and sales tax.

SEATING: Upon check out, please indicate your seating preferences and let us know if you are attending with a group, but purchasing tickets separately. We will do our best to accommodate all seating preferences.

While we do our best to accommodate all requests, Dietary Restrictions may not be able to be accommodated due to specially paired and designed menus. Please reach out directly by email with any specific questions. [email protected]

Perched right on top of the hills overlooking Marlborough's Awatere Valley, our Loveblock is far removed from the agricultural bustle in the valley below. From here you can almost see the end of the planet, the peace lifts you above your troubles. Charged with creating the best wine to express this extraordinary place with its unique aspect while following deeply held belief of low intervention farming, allowing the wine to show its true and naked terroir.

LOVEBLOCK 2020 Pinot Gris

This dry style of Pinot Gris is very aromatic with long, lingering notes of lime, great texture, mouth feel and delicate complexity. A wine to enjoy with seafood, delicate Asian flavors or all by itself.

LOVEBLOCK 2021 Sauvignon Blanc

Clear and attractive pineapple, peach and lychee aromas, with crushed green herbs, wet stone minerality and a hint of white pepper spice.

LOVEBLOCK 2021 Sauvignon Blanc TEE

Introducing Loveblock TEE – a 2021 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc thought to be the first in the world to use green tea as a natural preservative instead of Sulphur. With no Sulphur added, Loveblock TEE is also certified organic, vegan friendly and single vineyard, using grapes grown at our Awatere Valley vineyard.

LOVEBLOCK 2020 Pinot Noir

Loveblock’s vineyard in Central Otago, “Someone’s Darling,” is nestled amongst the snow-capped mountains on Bendigo Loop Road. Their vineyard is 100% Estate and Sustainable, and the Crawford's farm with lowest-possible intervention practices. Dry tannins and hints of cigar make the 2020 Pinot Noir a versatile wine to pair with turkey, salmon, lamb, and beef.

To be announced. Crafted by Executive Chef Brian Warmingham

Executive Chef Brian cooks from the heart, focusing on freshness, texture, and ingredients that create an irresistible umami factor and presentation in all his dishes. He fondly recalls standing on a milk crate to stir his mom's chicken and dumpling soup. The kitchen has always been his favorite place to be.

First drawn to and inspired by French cuisine, Chef Brian appreciates its skillful, refined style of cooking. He says simplicity, technique, and locally-sourced ingredients are the principal factors when it comes to a dish.

“People getting together with friends and family enjoying food and the dining experience... it's why I love what I do. This is why I am a chef.” – Chef Brian

You will notice that Erica goes by her first name around Loveblock, this is to respectfully avoid confusion with the brand that carries her name but with which she is no longer involved.

“Falling in love with the view was a part of the Loveblock story. As we converted the sheep paddock to plantable land, we took the decision to tackle Organics, a cause that is deeply personal to me.

This philosophy was anchored when life forced me to carefully and progressively examine the chemical nature of our immediate environment. I slowly started eliminating additives, colorants and stimulants from my diet and life. The effect was cumulative and I gradually embraced Organics.

We have learnt a lot through this process, most importantly that time dictates and that the rhythm of the seasons and land demands submission. It is really exciting to be back making wine and tasting the flavours.

It is the industry I love, it is part of my life.”

Erica, a graduate of the University of Cape Town, started life as an aspirational medical scientist and then progressed to the pharmaceutical industry where she cut her teeth on business principles. Erica made New Zealand home after marrying Kim. They have two children, Rory and Pia.

For nine years, Erica and Kim forged a brand and then sold their company. Loveblock heralds their return to the industry.

Erica is an active member of the Global Women NZ Advisory Board, an organization which works to expand the influence of women and helps to shape and mentor emerging leaders. She holds a number of directorships, both in the wine industry and in other sectors.

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