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Spanish Wine + Tapas Pairing event with Robert Houde of Garnacha Wines


July 7, 2009 (Tue) from 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Elmhurst, IL

Cost: $25
Event ID #257657

Event Details

Wine OR Wine & Food Event

Wine OR Wine & Food

Join us for a 5-course Spanish Wine + Tapas pairing, with a wine tasting and an informal discussion led by Robert Houde (former Sommelier of Charlie Trotter restaurants, and current President of Garnacha Wines Ltd.).

7 - 7:30pm        Check-in/Wine Tasting (taste 8 Spanish wines at our bar)
7:30 - 8:30pm    Wine + Tapas pairing with informal presentation with each course

First Course:
Fresh, steamed mussels in a white wine and garlic sauce - Paired with La Cana Albarino

Second Course:
Smoked duck, medjool dates, crumbled manchego - Paired with Tres Picos Garnacha

Third Course:
Roasted chicken seasoned with garlic and parsley, served over saffron rice - Paired with Altos de Luzon Monastrell

Fourth Course:
Flash-fried manchego cheese with fresh lemon wedge - Paired with Volver Tempranillo

Fifth Course:
Cream cheese flan with fresh raspberries - Paired with Jorge Ordonez Moscatel dessert wine

Flight 112 Wine House focuses on wines that are organic/bio-dynamic, and we offer a small plates menu with items that are organic and locally sourced. We will feature items from our menu, in addition to special creations that compliment the wines we will be tasting that evening. All wines are available for retail purchase also. Seating is limited, so please RSVP at info@flight112wine.com or call us at 630.758.0808. Advance Tickets may also be purchased online through LocalWineEvents.com.

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