Wine Tasting Dinner @ San Carlo (5/18)

leandra wrote this on May 7, 2011

San Carlo Italian Bistro is hosting a Robert Mondavi wine dinner on Wednesday, May 18th at 6:30pm. Cost is $50/per person +tax+tip. If you have any questions call them at (919) 676-3262.

The Menu

Risotto Cake stuffed with fresh mozzarella & basilico topped with mustard cream sauce
Sauvignon Blanc

Stuffed Portobella Mushroom with baby spinach, shrimp topped with sweet-spicy chili sauce
Chardonnay

6 oz. Filet Mignon topped with mushrooms in butter-shallot-sage sauce and side of mashed potato napoleon & asparagus
Private Selection Cabernet

Panna Cotta with Ruby strawberry sauce
Moscato

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Italian Recession Wine Dinner @ Jujube (5/19)

leandra wrote this on May 6, 2011

Jujube is hosting another of their popular recession wine dinners on Thursday, May 19th at 7pm with an Italian theme.  Call 919.960.0555 for reservations. These dinners feature wonderful food and wine pairings with an emphasis on value, an affordable $40pp, excluding tax and tip.

The Menu

Tallegio cheese with mango, carrot, and mint salad
MandraRossa Fiano (Sicily)

Grilled bread with white anchovies and a roasted tomato-cilantro jam
Baroncini Vernaccia di San Gimignano (Tuscany)

Bay scallops in coconut-tarragon chowder
Tormaresca Chardonnay (Puglia)

House-made cured sausage and Asian pepper pizza
Villa Pozzi Nero d”Avola (Sicily)

Grilled lamb with salted lime and red lentils
Tormaresca Neprica (Puglia)

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Laurent Miquel Wine Dinner @ Blu Seafood and Bar (5/18)

leandra wrote this on May 5, 2011

Blu Seafood and Bar is hosting a four-course wine dinner with special guest Thomas Meunier for their May wine dinner on Wednesday, May 18th at 7pm.

Thomas is the man behind Authentique Vin, an importer of small estate French wines. This dinner will feature the wines of Laurent Miquel Pere et Fils. Laurent Miquel, a talented young winemaker, hand selects the best grapes from his family estates near Beziers in the South of France. He crafts premium blends as a testament to the ‘terroir’ that reveal wines with abundant personality and character.

The cost is $45 per person (+tax and tip), please call Blu for Reservations at 286-9777.

Featured Wines

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Morgan Ridge Vineyards Wine Dinner @ Heron’s (4/21)

vino wrote this on March 23, 2011

Morgan Ridge Vineyards, a North Carolina winery, is teaming up with the Umstead for a 6pm reception followed by a four course wine-paired dinner on April 21.  The cost is $85 per person, including wine pairings. Reservations are available by calling (919) 447-4200 or by emailing a request to guestservices@theumstead.com.

The Menu

Hors d’oeuvres
Morgan Ridge Vineyards, Seyval Blanc

Sea Scallop with Sun choke Puree, Smoked Trout Roe, Cucumber, Preserved Lemon
Morgan Ridge Vineyards, Chardonnay

Lamb Ravioli with Crispy Sweetbreads, Fava beans, Pine nuts, Pickled Onion, Mint Jus
Morgan Ridge Vineyards, Syrah

48 Hour Beef Short rib with Marrow Potato Custard, Morels, Sweet Pea Succotash, Red Wine
Morgan Ridge Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon

Soft Chocolate with Cheerwine, Strawberry Semi-Confit, Brandied Cherry, Red Currant
Morgan Ridge Vineyards, Chambourcin

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California Recession Wine Dinner @ Jujube (3/24)

leandra wrote this on March 22, 2011

Jujube is hosting another of their popular recession wine dinners this Thursday, March 24th at 7pm with a theme of California… call 919.960.0555 for reservations. As always, these dinners are an affordable $40pp, excluding tax and tip.

The Menu

Lobster and shrimp dumplings in coconut, tangerine broth
Leaping Lizard Chardonnay, Napa 2008

Roasted guinea hen with braised mushrooms and red rice-hijiki pilaf
Leaping Lizard Merlot, Napa 2008

Red-cooked pork with taro fritters and pea-shoots
Thomas Henry Meritage, Sonoma 2008

BBQ beef back ribs with warm sweet potato salad
Leaping Lizard Zinfandel, Sonoma 2007

“Shaking Beef”
Trentadue Old Patch Red, Sonoma 2009

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Chateau Coupe Roses Winemaker Dinner @ Guglhupf (3/22)

leandra wrote this on March 18, 2011

Guglhupf is hosting a winemaker’s dinner with Francoise Le Calvez, owner of the Chateau Coup Roses winery in the Languedoc region of France on Tuesday, March 22 at 7pm for $65 pp + tax and gratuity. Seating is limited for this special event. Make your reservation by calling (919) 401-2600.

The Menu

Coastal fish and littleneck clam bourride with aioli
Cuvee Champ Roy 2009 Blanc: a blend of Viognier, Roussanne, Marsanne, and Grenache Blanc

Braised chicken thighs with tomatoes and capers, served with riz rouge
La Bastide 2008 Rouge: a blend of Grenache and Carignane

Fresh herb crusted lamb chop with white beans and bitter greens
Vignals 2008 Rouge: a blend of Syrah, Grenache, and Carignane

Duck confit salad with fingerling potatoes, frisee and red currants
Coupe Roses Granaxa 2008: old-vine Grenache

Bittersweet chocolate torte with a quenelle of creme fraiche and fresh raspberries
Coupe Roses L’Orience 2005: Syrah, Carignane, and Grenache with a little bit of bottle age

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Lioco Pinot Noir Dinner @ Cypress on the Hill (4/5)

vino wrote this on March 16, 2011

Chapel Hill Wine Company is teaming up Cypress on the Hill for a Lioco Pinot Noir wine dinner on Tuesday, April 5 at 6:30pm. Please note that Chef Alex Gallis is happy to accommodate any allergies or dietary restrictions, just let them know when you make your reservation, (919) 537-8817.

The Menu

Reception Wines
Chardonnay Sonoma County 2009
Indica Rose 2010

Minted Soup of English Peas & Spring Vidalia OnionsServed Chilled with Housemade Cornmeal Muffins
Chardonnay “Michaud Vineyard” Chalone 2006

Long Island Duck Tender SatayThai Bird Chili Marinade & Thai Peanut Dipping Sauce
Pinot Noir Anderson Valley 2009

Ragu of Braised Local Lamb ShoulderServed atop a Wild & Exotic Mushroom Risotto
Pinot Noir “Hirsch Vineyard” Sonoma Coast 2009

Cane Creek Farm Roasted Fresh HamLocal Baby Carrots, Spring Vidalias, & Turned Potatoes in a Smoked Ham Hock Jus
Pinot Noir “Michaud Vineyard” Chalone 2006

Brown Butter Baked ApplesAlmond Poundcake, Ginger Ice Cream, & Chapel Hill Honey
Late Harvest Chardonnay “Charles Heitz Vineyard” Sonoma Coast 2006

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