{"id":389,"date":"2012-03-22T19:05:26","date_gmt":"2012-03-22T19:05:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/chateaulavin.com\/blog\/?p=389"},"modified":"2012-03-22T19:05:26","modified_gmt":"2012-03-22T19:05:26","slug":"todays-tasting-and-upcoming-events-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chateaulavin.com\/blog\/2012\/todays-tasting-and-upcoming-events-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Today’s Tasting and Upcoming Events!"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>We have two great wines to taste today from Australia and the Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma!\u00a0 These are two big reds that you will not want to miss!<\/p>\n

Thorne-Clarke Shotfire Shiraz, Australia ($22.99) 90 points, Robert Parker- Shotfire Shiraz Comments Deep red colour, with a lifted and intense nose of blackberry fruit, sweet spice and dark chocolate. The palate is very rich and flavoursome with blackberry and plum fruit. In addition to the primary fruit characters there is plenty of complexity in this wine with spice and earthy notes. There is heaps of mouth filling flavour complemented by chalky tannins. There is great length of fruit as well.<\/p>\n

Folie a Deuz Zinfandel ($19.99) – The Dry Creek Valley of Sonoma is one of my favorite locations to visit.\u00a0 They have the best Zinfandels I have ever tasted!\u00a0 This wine is a great example of the wines from this region. \u00a0Intense, juicy and jammy, a classic Zinfandel’s bright raspberry and blackberry fruit is complemented by the characteristic black pepper spice tones that give the varietal its invigorating zestiness.<\/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.\u00a0 Here is another look at the menu!\n<\/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! We have 8 great wines picked out to taste!\u00a0 More info on the wines soon!<\/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

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