Civilian Astronaut And Viticulturist To Keynote Doylestown Wine Dinner

DOYLESTOWN, PA — Viticulturist Greg Olsen, who made headlines in 2005 as the world's third space tourist, will host an extraordinary evening of wine, food and out of this world stories in November at Frost Lounge in Doylestown.

Dr. Olsen will be the guest at a four-course dinner on Nov. 14 featuring wines from Olsen's South African vineyard and will be making remarks at the event about his journey into space, according to Frost owner Uri Abrams.

On October 1, 2005, Olsen, a successful high-tech entrepreneur, climbed aboard a Russian Soyuz rocket and blasted off for the International Space Station to become the world's third private citizen to make the self-funded journey.

"How many individuals have you met in your life who have flown in a space capsule and been to the International Space Station," asked Abrams. "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to meet someone who has been to the International Space Station in person."

During the event, Olsen will autograph copies of his newly published book,"By Any Means Necessary: An Entrepreneur's Journey into Space," a copy of which will be included in the dinner price.

The dinner will include four courses, each paired with Olsen Vineyard wine, which is sold exclusively in Pennsylvania at Frost Lounge.

The first course will include Chenin Blanc Reserve paired with Dominican-style shrimp ceviche. The second course features Chardonnay paired with jumbo lump crab cake and caviar. The third course will include Pinotage paired with braised pork belly, sweet potatoes and red wine demi-glace. And the fourth and final course will feature Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve paired with Apple Tarte Tatin.

The dinner is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. on November 14. The cost is $155 for members and $180 for non-members (tax and gratuity included). To reserve, email: info@frostdoylestown.com