Silver Oak Cellars Wine Dinner @ Solas (4/29)

vino wrote this on March 10, 2010

Solas is hosting a Silver Oak Cellars Wine Dinner on Thursday, April 29 from 5-10pm. The cost is $85 a person (plus tax and tip). Call (919) 755-0755 to make your reservation.

The Menu

1st Course
Sauteed Sea Bass with Cucumber Relish, Rose Water and Orange-Jasmine Rice
Twomey Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2007

2nd Course
Cherry-Goat Cheese Stuffed Roasted Quail with Smoked Fingerlings
Twomey Pinot Noir, Russian River, 2007

3rd Course
Anise and Black Pepper Crusted Elk Rib chops with Boysenberry Demi Glace and Truffle Fries
Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley, 2005 Silver Oak Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa, 2005

Finishing Course
Chocolate Mousse Duet, White Chocolate Cassis and Dark Chocolate Port with Fresh Berries
Meyer Family Port, Napa, NV

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Going Green @ King’s Daughters Inn

leandra wrote this on March 9, 2010

Until the end of March, mention GREEN when you book your overnight reservation at the King’s Daughters Inn and receive $5 off any house wine and a cheese plate.

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“Go Green” Wine Dinner @ Fleming’s Steakhouse (3/9 & 3/12)

vino wrote this on March 9, 2010

Fleming’s Steakhouse in Raleigh is putting on a “Go Green” Wine Dinner – A Night of Irish Revelry tonight and again on Friday, March 12. The cost is $55 per person and seating is limited, so reservations are suggested by calling (919) 571-6200.

From the website
Join us for an all-out Irish-inspired celebration of food and wine in preparation for St. Patrick’s Day. We’ll be laying on our best Irish hospitality with a magnificent menu in the spirit of the Emerald Isle and a treasure trove of “green” earth-friendly wines. Plus all kinds of shenanigans to liven up your evening!

PASSED HORS D’OEUVRES
Irish cheeses featuring Sage Derby & Cahill’s Farm Cheddar and fresh fruit
LOOSEN BROS., Riesling Mosel Dr. L Germany, 2008, Organic & Sustainable

APPETIZER
Citrus-cured Celtic Salmon on potato boxty with chive sour cream
PARDUCCI, Sustainable White Mendocino County, 2008, Organic, Biodynamic & Sustainable

ENTRÉE
Irish-style Filet Mignon served on a deconstructed sauce with bacon, carrots, new potatoes and thyme
CHELSEA GOLDSCHMIDT, Merlot Dry Creek Valley, 2006, Organic & Sustainable

DESSERT
Guinness Stout Chocolate Cake with chantilly cream
Coffee and Tea

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Carr Wine Dinner @ Zely & Ritz (3/11)

leandra wrote this on March 9, 2010

Zely & Ritz is hosting a Carr Vineyards Wine Dinner with wine makers and owners Jessica and Ryan Carr on Thursday, March 11 at 7pm. The price is $75 per person (tax & gratuities not included) or $49 without the wine, call (919) 828-0018 for reservations.

The Menu

1st Course
Tuna Carpaccio with Passion Fruit Sauce with a Salad of Green Apples and Orange Zest
Wine: Carr Pinot Gris, Turner Vineyard, Santa Rita Hills, CA ‘09

2nd Course
Roast Duck and Cherry Pie
Wine: Carr Pinot Noir, Three Vineyards, Santa Rita Hills, CA ‘07

3rdCourse
Slow Roasted Coon Rock Farm Ham Rubbed with Black Pepper and Star Anise over Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Cherry Sauce
Wine: Carr Grenache Paredon Vineyard, Santa Barbara County, CA ‘07

4th Course
Lamb and Root Vegetable Stew with Spicy Paprica
Wine: Carr Cabernet Franc, Santa Ynez Valley, CA ‘07

5th Course
Assorted Cookies
Larry’s Beans Coffees

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French Wine Dinner @ Solas (3/24)

vino wrote this on March 2, 2010

Solas is hosting a French Wine Dinner on Wednesday, March 24th from 5-10pm. The cost is $65 a person (plus tax and tip). Call (919) 755-0755 to make your reservation.

The Menu

Appetizer
Oysters with Pink Grapefruit Mignonette and Honeycomb
Domaine Michel Picard Sancerre 2007

1st Course
Sautéed Sea Bass with Mango Tupelo Butter and Potato Gaufrettes
Domaine Michel Picard Pouilly-Fuisse, Burgundy 2005

2nd Course
Slow Rendered Duck Breast with Port-Cranberry Cipollinis and Toasted Capellini
Domaine Michel Picard Pinot Noir, Burgundy 2006

3rd Course
Grilled Filet Tournedos with Sautéed Mushrooms and Foie Gras Nage
Domaine Michel Picard Chateauneuf-du-Pape 2005

Dessert
Peach Cobbler with Key Lime Ice Cream
Domaine Michel Picard Vouvray, Loire Valley 2007

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Austrian Wine Dinner @ Guglhupf (3/10)

vino wrote this on March 1, 2010

Wine Authorities and Guglhupf are putting together a four-course dinner specifically paired with five wines from Craig’s recent trip to Austria on Wednesday, March 10th at 7pm. A mini-class about Austrian wines by Austrian wine importer Klaus Wittauer will accompany the meal.

The price is a $45/person plus tax & gratuity), contact Guglhupf for reservations (919) 401-2600.

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French Wine Dinner @ Vin Rouge (3/3)

vino wrote this on February 26, 2010

Wine Authorities is teaming Vin Rouge for a five-course dinner featuring the wines of Southwest France on Wednesday, March 3rd at 7pm.

The price is $65 per person (plus tax & gratuity), contact Vin Rouge for reservations (919) 416-0466.

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