{"id":383,"date":"2012-03-21T21:26:13","date_gmt":"2012-03-21T21:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chateaulavin.com\/blog\/?p=383"},"modified":"2012-03-21T21:26:13","modified_gmt":"2012-03-21T21:26:13","slug":"todays-tasting-and-upcoming-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chateaulavin.com\/blog\/2012\/todays-tasting-and-upcoming-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Today’s Tasting and Upcoming Events!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Happy Hump Day!\u00a0 Another great spring day!\u00a0 Since it is such a warm spring day, I have decided to taste a couple of great warm weather whites and an Chianti.
\nEssence Riesling from Mosel Germany ($14.99) – Pale gold. Aromatic, with scents of apricot and peach. Fresh fruit flavors perfectly balanced by a racy acidity and mineral character.\u00a0 This Riesling is a little dryer than many of you are used to. A very good wine!<\/p>\n

Soave Classico Capitel Tenda from Italy ($15.99) – “The 2009 Soave Classico Capitel Tenda is quite pretty and understated in its white peaches, flowers, almonds and mint. This fresh, perfumed Soave is an excellent choice for drinking over the next year or two. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013. ” – The Wine Advocate<\/p>\n

Busi Chianti Rufina from Italiy ($15.99) – Fresh, fruity, with classic tart cherry.\u00a0 Fermentation in stainless steel at controlled temperatures for 7 to 8 days, with an additional 3 to 4 days on the skins. The wine is then racked and goes through malolactic. It is then racked again and stays another 7 months in stainless steel.<\/p>\n

Stop in and enjoy a taste!<\/p>\n

Wine and Food Paring<\/strong><\/p>\n

We still have a reservations left for the Wine & Food Paring on Tuesday, March 27th and Wednesday, March 28th.\u00a0 There are only a few left for Tuesday so don’t wait much longer!\u00a0 We start at 7:00 pm on both nights.\u00a0 Chef Bryan Scott has put together a fantastic menu and we have some great wines to pair with it!\u00a0 The cost is $45 per person and space is still limited.\u00a0 Your reservation will be confirmed with your payment. \u00a0Here is another look at the menu!<\/p>\n

FIRST COURSE
\nDECONSTRUCTED ROASTED GARLIC TOMATO AND
\nKALAMATA OLIVE BRUCHETTA
\nw\/ Bran Caia Chianti Classico
\n2007 Sangiovese
\nRP 90 pts.<\/p>\n

SECOND COURSE
\nLOBSTER BISQUE
\nCreamy Lobster Bisque Flavored with Dry Sherry
\nw\/ Neyers Carneros District
\n2009 Chardonnay
\nWS 92 pts.<\/p>\n

THIRD COURSE
\nSOUS VIDE LEG OF CHICKEN
\nSlow Simmered and Herb Infused Served with Israeli Cous Cous
\nw\/ Ferrari-Carano
\n2011 Pinot Grigio<\/p>\n

INTER MEZZO
\nFRESH MELON WATER<\/p>\n

FOURTH COURSE
\nSURF AND TURF
\nAncho Rubbed Grass Fed NY Strip Steak and
\nAgava Chipotle Glazed Salmon
\nwith a Carrot Puree
\nw\/ Ghost Block Estate
\n2008 Cabernet Sauvignon
\nW&S 91 pts.<\/p>\n

FIFTH COURSE
\nLEMONCHELLO AND PRAIA VINO VERDE POPSICLES<\/p><\/div>\n

Southern Starz Tasting Wednesday, April 4th!<\/strong><\/p>\n

Don Clemens from Southern Starz will be in the shop for a very special tasting!<\/p>\n

Southern Starz specializes in representing wineries from south of the Equator. The very experienced management team has selected some of the finest producers from South Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Argentina.<\/p>\n

Don Clemens is currently the Midwest Regional Manager for Southern Starz. Don’s career in the wine business has included retail and restaurant management, wholesale distribution, regional sales and even winery sales management. His love of wine has led him through many challenging and rewarding opportunities, including a stint as sommelier at one of Chicago’s leading restaurants (where his wine list won a Wine Spectator “Grand Award”). Don is a Certified Wine Educator and Certified Specialist in Wine and in Spirits with the Society of Wine Educators, he is frequently called upon to talk about his favorite subject, WINE.<\/p>\n

This will be a great event you will not want to miss!\u00a0 Mark your calendars for April 4th!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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