Roessler Cellars Wine Dinner @ Bin 54 (3/29)
vino wrote this on March 15, 2011
Chapel Hill Wine Company is teaming up with Bin 54 to present a wine dinner featuring wines from Roessler Cellars (Sonoma, CA) on Tuesday, March 29 from 6:30-9pm. The cost is $78 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Please call (919) 969-1155 for reservations.
The Menu
Lobster bisque with Yukon Gold potato, leek, and black truffle
Big Bend Chardonnay, Carneros 2008Local farm egg, Brinkley Farms’ grits, veal jus, and Parmagiano Reggiano
La Brisa Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2009Smoked pork, brioche, blue cheese slaw, and house-made potato chips
Blue Jay Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley 2009Duck breast with smoked sweet potato puree, crispy Brussels sprouts, huckleberry sauce
“Ceremonial Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley 2009
“Gaps Crown Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast 2009
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Australian Wine Dinner @ Acme Restaurant (3/6)
leandra wrote this on March 2, 2011
Chapel Hill Wine Company is hosting an Australian-themed wine dinner at Acme Restaurant on Sunday, March 6. Four courses and six wines featuring Australian winemaker Nick Stacy. The cost is $58 pp (plus tax and gratuity) and reservations are required by calling (919) 968-1884.
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Wine and Cheese Reception for BounceBack Kids @ West End Wine Bar (2/26)
vino wrote this on February 13, 2011
On Saturday, February 26, BounceBack Kids will be hosting a Wine and Cheese fundraiser at the West End Wine Bar in Durham from 3:30-5:30pm with five different wines and finger foods to enjoy. Tickets are $45 a person.
BounceBack Kids’ mission is to enrich the lives of children with serious medical conditions and their families through free year-round social, athletic and recreational activities and support services offered in a caring environment. Visit their website to learn more and RSVP.
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Celebrate Valentine’s Day @ Wine Authorities (and help a good cause!)
vino wrote this on February 11, 2011
Looking for something fun to do on Valentine’s Day while helping a good cause?
Wine Authorities is hosting a festive and educational wine and cheese pairing and tasting event to raise funds to support Durham’s Partners for Youth (PFY) on Monday, February 14 from 3-6pm. Simply donate $10 at the door to enjoy a cheese plate paired with a tasting of four wines (choose one by the glass). This will be the kick-off of their updated cheese selections and flowers, Guglhupf bread and Dolly Mama Valentine’s Day chocolate boxes will also be available.
From the WA eNewsletter:
Since 1998, Durham’s Partners for Youth has operated under the belief that it takes a village to motivate and educate a student. Partners for Youth matches a team of four adult mentors with each student, ages 14 through 19, in Southwest Central Durham. The goal is to support and motivate each student as they develop their aspirations for the future and the skills they need to become successful. For more information on Durham’s Partners for Youth, visit www.partnersforyouth.org
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Chilean Recession Wine Dinner @ Jujube (2/24)
leandra wrote this on February 10, 2011
The next installment in Jujube’s recession wine dinner series will feature wine from Chile on Thursday, February 24th at 7pm. The price is $40 per person, not including tax and tip. Call (919) 960.0555 for reservations.
The Menu
Grilled shrimp “pate” with snap peas, leek frites, and ginger honey vinaigrette
Sauvignon Blanc 2009, Central ValleyPork-filled cabbage rolls with daikon, pear ragout
Reserve Chardonnay 2009, Limari ValleyDried cranberry and grilled onion-stuffed guinea hen with black vinegar glaze
Reserve Pinot Noir 2009, Lyeda ValleyCrispy pork with hoisin, grilled scallions, and crepes- “Poor man’s Peking Duck”
Carmenere 2009, Central ValleyGrilled hanger steak with shaoxing-shiitake ragout and scallion-taro hash
Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Maipo Valley
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‘Wine Down’ Wednesdays @ Chatham Hill Winery
vino wrote this on February 3, 2011
Every second Wednesday of each month, visit Chatham Hill Winery for a mid-week ‘Wine-Down.’ Chatham Hill Winery will remain open late so you, work colleagues and friends can unwind with some great wine and great music on your way home. Call them if you wish to reserve a table for a large group, (919) 380.7135. This month’s event will be on February 9th with a cost of $5 to cover the music.
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Two Wine Classes @ Wine Authorities
vino wrote this on January 26, 2011
“Vine to Wine” A Wine Authorities 101 wine class
Thursday, February 3rd
Description: Wine Authorities presents an evening of wine from a vine’s bud break in the spring to squeezing into the bottle. We cover how a vine grows, how wine is made, how to read a label, how to buy wine, how to store wine, how to drink, er, taste wine and we’ll debunk many wine myths throughout this short two hour class. Includes tasting wines, video presentation, and handouts. All jokes are free. ($36 per person)
4th Annual “Lovin’ Bubbles: Sparkling Wines and Chocolate class”
Thursday, February 17th
Description: Bubbles are terribly misunderstood… until now. Don’t know your Cava from your Sekt, or Spumante from Frizzante? Why is Champagne so French? Cremant give you the creeps? This class will take you through world of bubbles around the world. We’ll dispel myths, defy logic and drink fizzy drinks. The evening will end up with dessert sparkling wines and Dolly Mama & Michel Cluizel chocolates from around the world. If you have been afraid of the bubbled ones, fear no more. We’ll show you the good stuff that doesn’t cost you a monk and leg. $48 per person
Please call the class hotline to reserve your seat, (919) 489-2884. Classes start promptly at 7:33 pm.
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