Martinez Lacuesta Wine Dinner @ Spice Street
vino wrote this on December 1, 2008
Spice Street in Chapel Hill is hosting a wine dinner with Miguel De La Mata, importer of Martinez Lacuesta wines from Rioja, Spain on Wednesday, December 3 at 7pm for $48 per person.
Martinez Lacuesta wines have been served at the Royal Palace in Madrid since 1941, and are only available in a handful of restaurants in Spain and the first class seating of Iberia Airlines. Seating for this event is limited and on a reservation-only basis by calling (919) 928-8200 or emailing Siamak Yazdanfar.
The Menu:
New World Ceviche: Shrimp, Clam, Mussel, Octopus, Squid, Valencia Orange Juice and Chive Smoked Paprika Infused Spanish Olive Oil
Martinez Lacuesta Blanco Joven Roble 2007Jamon Serrano Wrapped Monkfish with Roasted Pepper Escalivada and Warm Gazpacho Sauce
Martinez Lacuesta Tinto Joven Roble 2006Pan Seared Stuffed Quail with Saffron Rice & Chorizo Stuffing, Champignon Al Forno and Pomegranate Sherry Reduction
Martinez Lacuesta Ventilla 71 Reserva 2003Cocoa-Espresso Rubbed Venison Loin with Braised Winter Greens, Pumpkin Croqueta and Martinez Lacuesta Rioja Veal Stock Reduction
Martinez Lacuesta Reserva 2001
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Recession Wine Dinner @ Jujube
vino wrote this on December 1, 2008
Jujube in Chapel Hill is hosting another Recession Wine Dinner tomorrow night, Tuesday, December 2. Dinner starts at 7pm and cost $40 per person plus tax and gratuity.
The Menu:
Warm salad of calamari and Asian pear with pumpkin-citrus coulis
Las Brisas Rueda 2007 (Spain) Verdejo, Sauv Blanc, ViuraSteamed mahi-mahi with lemon-scallion nage
Terra Andina Chardonnay 2007 (Chile)Grilled fennel sausage with white bean and kale ragout
Avignonesi Rosso 2005 (Italy)Hoisin-braised beef with carrot pudding
Torremoron Ribera del Duero 2006 (Spain)Honey-walnut cake with jujube preserves
Quinta Do Noval Tawny NV (Portugal)
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Holiday Blind Wine Tasting @ Carolina Inn
vino wrote this on November 25, 2008
The third annual Holiday Blind Wine Tasting at the Carolina Inn in Chapel Hill is on Saturday, December 6. Tickets cost $100 for heavy appetizers, wine, beer, dancing and a silent auction. The event raises money for the Foundation Fighting Blindness, which funds research for the prevention, treatment and cure of retinal degenerative diseases. Call (919) 781-8014 for more information.
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your favorite Thanksgiving wines
leandra wrote this on November 22, 2008
Folks are getting ready to hit the road and skies to visit family next week and there hasn’t been much to report on for the last few days. Wine aficionados know that it’s time for the annual Georges Duboeuf release of this year’s Beaujolais Nouveau. I’ve never been a huge fan, although I can certainly appreciate a nice fruity red.
Local wine shops have been advertising their favorite Thanksgiving wines… but do any of you have a favorite grape that must make an appearance next to the turkey on Thursday?
If so, please share in the comments…
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Internet Wine Tasting Party
vino wrote this on November 17, 2008
In a new twist on wine tasting, Wine Authorities will be hosting a live Internet wine tasting party on Thursday, December 4 starting at 7:18pm.
To participate:
- Go to WA and buy the three wines for the live tasting before December 4
- Find a computer with high speed internet connection
- Set up two or three wine glasses per person
- Prepare a selection of foods for after the tasting
- Go to: www.ustream.tv/wine-authorities and login with a secret password
(presumably obtained when you buy your wine)
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