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Wine Tasting Dinner: A European Holiday Celebration!
December 29, 2009 (Tue)
from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Philadelphia, PA
Cost: $50 per person (including tax and gratuity) for a five course dinner paired with five different glass wines
Event ID #287105
We invite you to join us for a holiday celebration wine dinner, hosted by Joe Brandolo, who has selected a line-up of great European holiday wines to complement the artistry of our new Executive Chef, Mike Breslin. Starting in Austria, we have chosen an interesting and unusual Sparkling Gruner Veltliner, produced from Champagne yeasts and made in the traditional Champagne style. This great holiday find will be followed by a hearty Rose from Italy, a robust Reserva from Spain, and an old vine Rhone blend from France. We decided to finish with an interesting turn, a St. Louis Belgium Lambic Ale with wild yeasts and farm fresh fruit to complement dessert. Throughout, we'll enjoy a slideshow presentation of holiday traditions enjoyed by the various cultures throughout Europe.
FEATURED WINES
Austria: Sektkellerei Szigeti Sparkling Gruner Veltliner Brut NV – Produced Methode Traditionelle, from indigenous champagne yeasts, with a light dosage.
Italy: Leone de Castris Five Roses Rosato Salento – This property dates back to 1665 and is noted as the first rose produced in Italy and the first to be sent to the US and is produced from Negroamaro with a touch of Malvasia Negra.
Spain: Piqueras Castillo de Almansa Reserva DO – This winery is located in the hilltop fortress town of Almansa, in Central Spain, this Reserva is produced from Garnacha and Cencibel.
France: Domaine Catherine Le Goeuil Cotes du Rhone – The Domaine is located in the Cairanne region of the Southern Rhone Valley, and the wine is produced from old vines of mostly Grenache with Syrah and Mourvedre.
Belgium: St. Louis Kreik by Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck – The Lambic brewing process is spontaneous fermentation, allowing wild yeast to naturally ferment the brew. The local farms produce the fruits that are infused into these wonderful fruit beers.
TASTING MENU created and prepared by Executive Chef Mike Breslin
Austria: Roasted onion & zucchini pumpernickel tart
Italy: Arugula & spinach with mandarin oranges, almonds, shaved Asiago and an orange cranberry vinaigrette
Spain: Mussels & shrimp over imported saffron rice
France: Duck breast over macerated berries & micro greens
Belgium: Flourless Chocolate Cake
Event Details
Wine OR Wine & Food
FEATURED WINES
Austria: Sektkellerei Szigeti Sparkling Gruner Veltliner Brut NV – Produced Methode Traditionelle, from indigenous champagne yeasts, with a light dosage.
Italy: Leone de Castris Five Roses Rosato Salento – This property dates back to 1665 and is noted as the first rose produced in Italy and the first to be sent to the US and is produced from Negroamaro with a touch of Malvasia Negra.
Spain: Piqueras Castillo de Almansa Reserva DO – This winery is located in the hilltop fortress town of Almansa, in Central Spain, this Reserva is produced from Garnacha and Cencibel.
France: Domaine Catherine Le Goeuil Cotes du Rhone – The Domaine is located in the Cairanne region of the Southern Rhone Valley, and the wine is produced from old vines of mostly Grenache with Syrah and Mourvedre.
Belgium: St. Louis Kreik by Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck – The Lambic brewing process is spontaneous fermentation, allowing wild yeast to naturally ferment the brew. The local farms produce the fruits that are infused into these wonderful fruit beers.
TASTING MENU created and prepared by Executive Chef Mike Breslin
Austria: Roasted onion & zucchini pumpernickel tart
Italy: Arugula & spinach with mandarin oranges, almonds, shaved Asiago and an orange cranberry vinaigrette
Spain: Mussels & shrimp over imported saffron rice
France: Duck breast over macerated berries & micro greens
Belgium: Flourless Chocolate Cake
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