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Wines of the Douro Valley, Portugal at Le Grand Bistro


February 22, 2012 (Wed) from 6:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Denver, CO

Cost: $50 for American Wine Society members, $60 for non-members and guests. All inclusive of tax and tips.
Event ID #408817

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Wine OR Wine & Food Event

Wine OR Wine & Food

tagsTags:   Food   Wine   Educational  


Our Portuguese wine experience will focus on traditional and contemporary table wines, concluding with Port wine. Our guest speaker will be Joel McKee the Southwest Regional Manager fior Broadbent Selections and a certified wine educator.

This Dinner will feature Broadbent Private selection wines and two old, prestigious, family Port houses- Quinta do Crasto (established in the 17th century), and Ferreira (founded in 1751 and the most popular Port house in Portugal). A special focus is on the table wines of the Douro Valley, that will show what an exciting, emerging region this is. You will have the opportunity to compare and contrast several wines paired with food courses.

Reception Wine- Broadbent Vinho Verde

First Course- Quinta do Crasto Douro White with Watercress Salad with Orange Vinaigrette

Second Course- Casa Ferreirinha Estava and Vinha Grande (Red table wines) with Seared Duck with Chestnuts

Third Course- Quinta do Crasto Douro Red and Douro Superior (Red table wines) with Grilled Venison Chop with Pomegranates

Dessert - Ferreira Dona Antonia Reserve Port (Tawny) and Quinta do Crasto Late Bottled Vintage Port (Ruby) Layered Peanut Butter Fudge Brownie or Coconut & Sour Cherry Filled Tart Chocolate Bombs

Le Grande Bistro is spacious, but space is limited to the first 55 persons. Reservations are only accepted through www.Blacktie-colorado.com

https://www.blacktie-colorado.com/rsvp/rsvp.cfm?eventcode=%26%3E%2B%26L3P%5BY%0A

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