Archive for October, 2009

Wine Dinner @ Second Empire (10/27)

Wednesday, October 21st, 2009

Second Empire Restaurant and Tavern in Raleigh is having a wine dinner as part of their Wine Educator Series on Tuesday, October 27th at 7pm. Call (919) 829-3663 for pricing information and to make a reservation.
The Menu:
first course
Pan-Roasted “Diver” Sea Scallop with creamy saffron risotto, Johnston Co. sweet potato, wilted spinach, spicy haricot vert, poblano [...]

Hands on in the Winery: Blending Class @ Chatham Hill Winery (11/7)

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

Chatham Hill’s Winemaker, Marek Wojciechowski is leading a special event for aspiring apprentice winemakers, Hands on in the Winery: Blending – The Art & Science of Winemaking, on Saturday, November 7 from 10am-1pm.
After a tour of the winery, you will create your own red blend. Reservations and prepayment required by November 1. The cost [...]

Fall Thursday Wine Flights @ Umstead Hotel

Tuesday, October 13th, 2009

The Umstead Hotel and Spa is continuing to host wine flights on their terrace on Thursday nights this fall from 5-8pm at a cost of $18 per person. The tastings are led by Sommelier Justin Tilley and will feature a flight of 4 or 5 wines. No reservations needed.
Eric and I enjoyed lunch on [...]

Chef’s Dinner @ Umstead Hotel (10/23)

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

Herons at the Umstead Spa & Hotel in Cary’s new executive chef Scott Crawford is hosting a dinner featuring chefs he has worked with from all over the Southeast on Friday, October 23 at 7:30pm. The cost is $110 per person for the five-course dinner and wine pairings. For restaurant reservations, please call (919) 887-2161.
The [...]

Querciabella Wine Dinner @ Zely & Ritz (10/15)

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Zely & Ritz is hosting a Querciabella Wine Dinner with Maison Marques & Domains on Thursday, October 15 at 7pm. The price is $79 per person (tax & gratuities not included), call at (919) 828-0018 for reservations. (Vegetarian options available upon request.)
The Menu
Reception Wine
Scharffenberger Brut  (65% Pinot Noir / 35% Chardonnay), Anderson Valley, CA [...]

The Wines of Anton Bauer @ Jujube (10/13)

Monday, October 5th, 2009

Jujube is hosting a five-course wine dinner featuring the wines of Anton Bauer on Tuesday, October 13 at 7pm for $55 per person. Contact the restaurant at (919) 960-0555 to reserve a spot.
The Menu
Chili-encrusted prawns with ginger-pumpkin tartar and mint oil
Riesling “Berg” 2008
Foie gras and crispy pork belly with green pineapple chutney
Gruner Veltliner “Rosenberg” 2008
Pork [...]

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