The Triangle Wine Experience
leandra wrote this on December 17, 2008
The Triangle Wine Experience is a premier wine event involving tastings, dinners, and a Grand Gala with Fine Wine Auction over a three day period, February 5-7, 2009.
To make a reservation at any of the participating restaurants, visit the Triangle Wine Experience website or call the Frankie Lemmon Foundation office at (919) 845-8880.
The Grand Gala & Auction is on Saturday, February 7 at 5:30pm. Individual seats are available for $135 a person and tables of ten are $1,500. (I guess you get a discount if you are by yourself? Seems strange.) From now until the end of the year, you can reserve your tickets online and save 10%. All proceeds go the Frankie Lemmon Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and support of children with special needs.
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Wild Game Wine Dinner @ Blu Seafood and Bar
vino wrote this on December 12, 2008
Blu Seafood and Bar and Hope Valley Bottle Shop are teaming up for a four-course wild game dinner complimented by wine on Wednesday, December 17 starting at 7pm. The cost is $45 a person, please RSVP with Blu at (919) 286-9777.
From the HVBS eNewsletter:
Final menu details are still coming, but Chef Lyons is talking about doing Emu Carpaccio with Rabbit Confit (which we will pair with Riondo Pink Prosecco); a fish course using Marlin, Shark, Wahoo or similar game fish; Venison in a Celery Root - Apple Puree (with Petit Caprice Grenache/Syrah); dessert still to be decided, but will be fantastic.
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Creole Reveillon Wine Dinner @ The Franklin Hotel
vino wrote this on December 12, 2008
The Franklin Hotel in downtown Chapel Hill is hosting a five course dinner inspired by turn-of-the century Creole New Orleans on Thursday, December 18. Cost is $120 per person (plus tax and gratuity). The aperitif reception begins at 6:15pm with dinner at 7pm. Call (919) 442-4091 for reservations.
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Sparkling Wine and Food Tasting @ Panzanella
vino wrote this on December 12, 2008
Panzanella is having a Sparkling Wine and Food Tasting event on Monday, December 15 from 7-9:30pm.
Enjoy an array of sparkling wines matched with dishes from Panzanella Restaurant’s kitchen.
The cost of this event is $45 per person. Space is limited, and you must reserve for seats in advance. Pick up a ticket at either Panzanella or the customer service desk at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro or call (919) 929-6626.
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Longshadows Wine Tasting @ Brandywine Cellars
vino wrote this on December 11, 2008
BrandyWine Cellars is hosting a wine tasting with the Longshadows Project tomorrow night, Friday, December 12 from 6-8pm. The cost is $10 a person, but $5 will be deducted if you purchase any of the wines open for tasting.
RSVP required with Brandy at (919) 405-3838.
From the BrandyWine eNewsletter:
This is the first time anyone has ever poured almost every wine from the Longshadows Project on a single wine tasting. Let me tell you just a little about the Longshadows project so you can get an idea of what a HUGE deal this is…. Every one of the wines produced by this project has consistently scored over 90pts. Some of the world’s most respected winemakers have come to Washington State to make serious wine, the result of a new venture to bring a “Dream Team” from many corners of the world to Washington state. Long Shadows Vintners is the brainstorm of Allen Shoup, 59, former CEO of Stimson Lane (Chateau Ste. Michelle and Columbia Crest wineries, to name a few). Shoup said those who “have cast long shadows on the wine industry” inspired the name.
The Wines:
- Poets Leap Riesling - 94pts. Wine Enthusiast/ 91pts. Robert Parker. Retail: $24.00
- Saggi Sangiovese Blend - 92 pts. Robert Parker / 90pts. Wine Enthusiast. Retail: $51.00
- Pirouette Cabernet Blend - 90 pts. Wine Spectator / 91 pts. Robert Parker. Retail: $63.00
- Pedestal Merlot - 94pts. Robert Parker / 90 pts. Wine Spectator. Retail: $62.00
- Feather Cabernet Sauvignon - 92 pts. Robert Parker. Retail: $68.00
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