Friday, November 11, 2011
Wine Wandering Wino: Rhone Ranger Edition
Posted by Chris Chamberlain on Fri, Nov 11, 2011 at 8:02 AM
- rhonerangers.org
So with all this great wine coming out of the region, you can see why it would be great to have a knowledgeable instructor lead you through the valley, especially with accompanying food pairings from Chef Stephenson. If you want to be a part of it, clear your calendar for this Thursday, Nov. 17, at 7 p.m.
The class plus dinner costs only $40/person, and RSVP to events@fidocafe.com. Chef John was nice enough to forward the menu to get your taste buds tingling:
2010 Little James Basket Press White (Viognier)
roasted pumpkin soup, cinnamon sausage
arugula pesto, fried sage, toasted seeds, brown butterNV Little James Basket Press Red (Grenache)
sweet potato dumplings, crawfish, cream
crispy country ham2010 Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone (Syrah)
fondant potato, tomme fritter, caramelized veal demi,
onion, mache
2010 Saint Cosme Cotes du Rhone (Syrah)
seared pork tenderloin, sauce lyonnaise, thyme
dates, pistachio, honey
These classes fill up quickly, so just in case, go ahead and mark your calendar for next month's class on Dec. 15 that will focus on the wines of Bordeaux.
If you're more of an Iberian fan (especially when it comes to soccer), Miel is offering a spectacular Spanish Wine Dinner this Monday, Nov. 14. The dinner will feature the portfolio of De Maison Selections who offer some of the best Spanish wines in the United States.
De Maison's Steven Alexander be at the dinner to lead attendees though the portfolio and answer their questions about their wines and all the wines of Spain. Check out this menu:
Bacalao (Salt Cod) with House-made Cracker
Ameztoi Txakolina 2010
Shrimp & Mussel Paella
Do Ferreiro Albarino 2010
Braised Pork Shoulder with Lavender & Figs
Amizade Mencia 2010
Sweetbread and Wild Mushroom Ragout
Vina Sastre Tinto 2009
Crisp Pork Belly, Butternut Squash, Roasted Cippolini
Conde de Hervias Rioja 2004
Almond Cookie
La Garrocha Amontillado Sherry
De Maison Selections Wine Dinner
Monday, Nov. 14, at Miel Restaurant
6 to 9 p.m.
$49 per person for 6 wines paired with 6 courses
RSVP to Miel at 615-298-3663
Midtown WIne and Spirits invite you to the Nickel & Nickel and Far Niente Estate Dinner benefiting The Predators Foundation at The Bound'ry on Wednesday, Nov. 16, at 6:30 p.m. In addition to several Preds players, the dinner will also honor Nashville's Beth Nickel, owner and winemaker of Nickel & Nickel/Far Niente Estate. For $200, patrons will enjoy a delicious six-course meal prepared by Executive Chef Michael Kidd paired with some of the finest wines California has to offer. Here's the third awesome menu of the week:
1st course: Far Niente Chardonnay 2010 served w/ pork rillette, crostini, parsnip apple mostrada2nd course: En Route Pinot Noir 2009 served w/ chinese five-spice yellow fin tuna, exotic mushroom, black vinegar gastrique, cilantro peanut pesto w/ roasted chili
3rd course: Nickel & Nickel CC Ranch Cabernet 2008 served w/ veal cutlets, sage, prosciutto, caciovallo, Marsala, rapini
4th course: Nickel & Nickel Sellenger Cabernet 2008 served w/ heart of ribeye, boulangere potatoes, sauce bernaise
5th course: Far Niente Cabernet 2008 served w/ chef's selection of cheeses & accoutrements
6th course: Dolce served w/ orange blossom burnt custard, puff pastry, walnuts
Call The Bound'ry at (615) 321-3043 to reserve your seats.
It looks like a great week of eating and drinking, so go ahead and spend a little extra time on the treadmill this weekend to get ready!
