Sustainable Seas Wine Dinner @ Blue Seafood (9/21)
vino wrote this on September 16, 2011
Blu Seafood is featuring four courses of sustainable seafood from CleanFish, each paired with a wine from the Hope Valley Bottle Shop. All of the wines selected follow at least sustainable agriculture, if not fully organic practices. Space is limited and the price is $45 per person (plus tax and tip), please call Blu for reservations at (919) 286-9777.
The Menu
Laughing Bird Shrimp with Lemongrass, Green Papaya Slaw and Sweet Soy
‘Le Berceau’ Blanquette de Limoux Brut NV, Languedoc, FranceCarina Red Fish with Prosciutto, Roasted Squash, Spinach, Sherry Vinaigrette and Spiced Pumpkin Seeds
Domaine de Martinolles Pinot Noir 2010, Vin de Pays l’Aude, FranceLoch Duart Salmon with Mushroom Bread Pudding, Poblano Butter and Tobacco Onion Rings
Cono Sur Carmenere 2009, Colchagua Valley, ChileApple Strudel with Cinnamon Ice Cream
Santa Julia Tardio 2009, Mendoza, Argentina
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Jemrose Vineyards Wine Dinner @ Jujube (9/20)
leandra wrote this on September 15, 2011
Jujube and the Hope Valley Bottle Shop are pairing up for another wine dinner featuring Jemrose Vineyard wines on Tuesday, September 20 at 7pm. There are only two seats left, so call quickly (960-0555) to reserve your spot! The price is $55/person, plus tax and tip.
The Menu
Ginger, coconut, and pumpkin soup with red rice and hijiki
2008 Egret Pond ViognierCrispy duck with sweet basil glaze and roasted tomato
2007 Foggy Knoll GrenacheJujube and pork stuffed red pepper with red curry and mushrooms
2007 Cardiac Hill SyrahRoasted sirloin Sichuan au poivre with shallot and potato hash
2007 Gloria’s Gem (Syrah/Merlot)
If you can’t make it to the dinner, there will be a free Jemrose Winery tasting at Hope Valley Bottle Shop on Saturday, September 24th from 4:30-7:00pm.
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Fine Wine Auction at Leland Little Auction and Estate Sales (9/16)
vino wrote this on September 15, 2011
Leland Little Auction and Estate Sales is holding another quarterly Fine Wine Auction in Hillsborough, NC at 6pm on Friday, September 16th. For those arriving early, free wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served. If you have any questions, please contact our Wine Director, Mark Solomon, at (919) 225.5916, or email him at Mark@LLAuctions.com. Click here to see a list of wine available at the auction.
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Maysara Winery Lunch @ Zely & Ritz (7/19)
vino wrote this on July 14, 2011
Tahmiene Momtazi, the winemaker at Maysara Winery in the Willamette Valley of Oregon will be at Zely & Ritz for lunch on Tuesday, July 19th. The family style, casual lunch will be served at 12 noon and is $15 a person plus tax & gratuities. Please call (919) 828-0018 for reservations.
The Wines
Asheen Pinot Gris ‘10
3 Degrees Pinot Noir ‘09
Jamsheed Pinot Noir ‘08
Estate Pinot Noir ‘08
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Farmer’s Wine Dinner @ Piedmont (7/28)
vino wrote this on July 14, 2011
Wine Authorities is teaming up with Piedmont on Thursday, July 28th for a dinner featuring wines from producers who are more farmer than winemaker. Using primarily local ingredients, chef Marco Shaw will be preparing five courses to match with the wines and philosophy of these agrarian artists.
The cost is $65 per person (plus tax and tip) and reservations required and limited by calling 683-1213. It may sell out before the food/wine pairings are announced.
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Rosé Wine Class @ The Wine Feed (7/20)
vino wrote this on July 12, 2011
The Wine Feed is hosting a rosé class on July 20th from 7-8:30pm for $15 a person. Attendees will taste through six different rosés while learning about the production methods and other aspects of rosé wine. Please call (919) 374-0036 for more information or to make a reservation.
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Hacienda Araucano Wine Dinner @ Jujube (7/7)
leandra wrote this on June 30, 2011
On Thursday, July 7th at 7pm, Jujube will be hosting a wine dinner featuring the Chilean wines of Hacienda Araucano. The food focus is seafood and vegetarian and the cost is $40 per person (plus tax and tip), please call Jujube for reservations at 960-0555.
The Menu
Crab and carrot spring rolls with red rice and hijiki sala
2010 Sauvignon Blanc, Lolol ValleyCrispy daikon cake with exotic mushrooms, grilled onions and a smoky plum glaze
2009 Pinot Noir, Central ValleyBlack bean-steamed mussels with sweet potato frites
2009 Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua ValleyGrilled swordfish with Cantonese-style eggplant
2008 Carmenere, Colchagua ValleyPescetarian “Shaking Beef” (Soy protein, stir-fried with fish sauce, caramelized onions, and watercress)
2009 Syrah, Lolol Valley
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