Experience The Art of Champagne: An Evening with Cristal at World Equestrian Center – Ocala

16 JUL 26 Ocala, FL

Ocala, FL – On Thursday, November 5, World Equestrian Center – Ocala (WEC) invites guests to experience The Art of Champagne: An Evening with Cristal, an intimate six-course dining experience celebrating the legendary Louis Roederer Cristal.

Hosted in Genievieve’s Private Dining Room at The Equestrian Manor, this exclusive dinner features an exceptional menu by Chef Kristofer Sullivan, thoughtfully crafted to complement an extraordinary collection of Louis Roederer champagnes. Featured dishes include Scallop Crudo, Duck Agnolotti and Filet ai Funghi.

Guests will enjoy a guided tasting showcasing multiple Cristal vintages, including the newly released Cristal 2018, commemorating the 150th anniversary of the iconic cuvée, and the remarkably rare Cristal Vinothèque 1997, available from a small number of bottles.

The evening begins with a selection of hors d’oeuvres paired with Louis Roederer Collection 244 before progressing through Cristal 2018, Cristal 2013, Cristal Rosé 2015, Cristal Rosé 2013 and Cristal Vinothèque 1997. Dessert concludes the evening alongside Ramos Pinto 20-Year Tawny Port.

Guests attending the Ocala Food & Wine Festival, taking place November 6 through 8, can start the celebration early and enjoy this exclusive event before the festival begins. There’s no better way to begin a weekend dedicated to exceptional food, wine and hospitality at World Equestrian Center – Ocala.

Reservations are $1,000 per person, plus a 2% OpenTable service fee and 20% gratuity. Guests must be 21 years or older to attend.

Availability is limited. Reserve your seat today for this rare opportunity to experience an extraordinary collection of Louis Roederer Cristal.

About World Equestrian Center

Named one of TIME’s 2024 World’s Greatest Places, World Equestrian Center features two premier equestrian and multidisciplinary venues in Ocala, Florida, and Wilmington, Ohio. These exclusive facilities comprise state-of-the-art arenas, expansive stadiums, versatile outdoor space, sporting fields and well-appointed exposition centers. An abundance of lodging options and luxury accommodations are conveniently located on-site, along with shopping and dining throughout each property.

Dedicated to offering great sport and good fun in a family-friendly environment, World Equestrian Center promises an unparalleled experience for exhibitors, spectators, vendors, sponsors and retailers built on three core values: Quality. Class. Distinction.

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