Tomato and Wine Dinner @ ACME (7/18)

leandra wrote this on July 8, 2010

The annual Acme Tomato Dinner featuring winemaker Luca Ferraris from Castagnole Monferrato in Piemonte, Italy with Italian wine importer Jim Hutchinson, is taking place on Sunday, July 18th at 6:30pm. The cost is $59 a person plus tax & gratuity and includes five courses with wine. Call (919) 929-2263 for reservations.

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Local Beef Dinner @ Red Lotus (7/8)

vino wrote this on July 7, 2010

3CUPS and Red Lotus in Chapel Hill are teaming up for a Local Beef Dinner paired with complimentary wines on Thursday, July 8 at 6pm.

Meet at 3CUPS, then head over to neighbors Red Lotus for a night of local beef, from Jerry Levit of Windy Meadows farm in Alamance County, prepared Shanghai-style. The cost is $40 in advance or $45 at the door. Call (919) 968-8993 for details and to make a reservation.

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Odisea Wine Dinner @ Jujube (7/9)

leandra wrote this on June 29, 2010

Jujube and Hope Valley Bottle Shop are joining forces for a late-night Odisea Wine Dinner on Friday, July 9th at 9:30pm. The cost is $47.50 per person (plus tax and tip), call 960.0555 for reservations.

The Menu

Crispy Salt and Pepper Prawns
-Albarino 2009

Salad of Plums, Frisee, and Goat Cheese
-Veritable Quandry White 2008

Boudin Blanc with Sweet Chinese Mustard and Sweet Potato Salad
-Cochon Grenache Blanc 2008

Herbed Chicken Palliard with Roasted Tomatoes and Crispy Onions
-Devil’s Share Red 2007

Grilled Flat Iron Steak with Blueberries, Bacon and Wakame
-The Wanderer Red 2007

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Vineyard Brands with guest Danny Haas @ Hope Valley Bottle Shop (6/28)

leandra wrote this on June 28, 2010

Hope Valley Bottle Shop is offering free samples of some French wines this evening, Monday, June 28 from 5:30-7pm.

The Wines
Domaine Pichot, Demi-Sec, Vouvray
Patient Cottat, Sauvignon Blanc, VdP du Jardin de la France
Vincent Girardin, ‘Les Vieilles Vignes’, Mâcon-Fuissé
Perrin, ‘Nature’ Rouge, Côtes du Rhône

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2nd Annual Downtown Wine Down @ Alivia’s (8/5)

vino wrote this on June 28, 2010

Alivia’s Durham Bistro is hosting Clean Energy Durham’s 2nd Annual Downtown Wine Down on Thursday, August 5 from 5-8pm. All proceeds support Clean Energy Durham’s programs to reduce energy use in our homes.

Tickets are $25 at door or $20 in advance online or Alivia’s Durham Bistro – 900 W. Main Street and Regulator Bookshop – 720 Ninth Street. For information call: (919) 493-4775

Highlights include:

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BBQ & Wine Tasting @ Heron’s (6/17)

leandra wrote this on June 10, 2010

Heron’s at the Umstead is kicking off summer with a unique pairing of Chef Scott Crawford’s BBQ and their Sommelier’s hand picked wine selections on Thursday, June 17 from 6-8pm on the Umstead Terrace (weather permitting). The cost is $42 per person (inclusive of taxes and gratuity),  for reservations, call 919-447-4200.

This event is currently full but Eric and I are on the waiting list, so if you see us say hello. :)

The Menu

Beef Short Ribs with Caramelized Onion Barbecue
Pinot Noir, Wild Rock, Central Otago, New Zealand

Baby Back Ribs with Garlic-Soy &Vinegar Barbecue
Riesling, Smith-Madrone, Spring Mtn, California

Smoked Chipped Pork Butt with Mustard Barbecue
Laurence Feraud, Chateauneuf du Pape, Rhone Valley, France

Boneless Chicken Thighs with Tomato Barbecue
Cusumano, Nero d’Avola, Sicily, Italy

Campfire S’mores
Merlot, L’Ecole 41, Columbia Valley, Washington

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South African wine dinner @ Zely & Ritz (6/16)

leandra wrote this on June 9, 2010

Zely & Ritz is hosting their 3rd annual South African Wine dinner, with dishes inspired by the cuisine of Southern Africa and paired with wines from the region, on Wednesday, June 16th at 7pm. The cost is $49 per person (tax & gratuities not included) without wine and $75 per person with wine pairings.

This dinner will also be in celebration of the 2010 FIFA World Cup which will be going on at the same time. The speaker will be Jon Sherwood from Boutique Wines. For reservations call (919) 828-0018.

The Menu

Reception:
Ken Forrester Petit Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa ‘09

1st Course
Shrimp Ceviche with Caramelized Lemon Sauce
Ken Forrester Sauvignon Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa ‘09

2nd Course
Leg of Lamb with Israeli Couscous and Grilled Vegetables and Blackberry Sauce
Onyx Shiraz, Darling, West Coast, South Africa ‘07

3rd Course
Roast Breast of Duck with Dried Cherry Risotto and Plum Sauce
Wildekrans Barrel Select Pinotage Walker Bay, South Africa ‘07

4th Course
Apricot Crème Brulee with Stewed Golden Raisins
de Trafford Vin de Paille, Late Harvest Chenin Blanc, (Straw Wine), Stellenbosch, South Africa ‘05

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