5 courses- 5 wines
Rouge Moderne Bistro Flower Mound ...
1st Course- tray passed appetizers- cherry peppers with prosciutto and mozzarella cheese and bruschetta accompanied by 2008 Pelligrini Sauvignon Blanc
2nd Course- Spring mix greens with strawberries, goat cheese, dates, pecans and balsamic vinaigrette accompanied by 2008 Pelligrini Chardonnay
3rd Course- Braised short ribs with demi glace served with pommes puree and haricot verts with almonds accompanied by 2006 Pelligrini Cloverdale Merlot
4th Course- Pan seared center cut pork chop topped with white whine creme bacon sauce served with apples and leeks, and sauteed spinach parmesan polenta accompanied by 2008 Pelligrini Olivet Lane Pinot Noir- Russian River
Final Course- Decadent Chocolate Cake drizzled with berry compote accompanied by 2006 Pelligrini Cloverdale Cabernet
$60
Saturday, July 10, 20102:00 pm – 5:00 pm
LIOCO Bottle Signing and Tasting with Kevin O'Connor
Greetings everyone! Passing along a special invitation from Mark Sayre, the Wine Director for TRIO at Four Seasons Hotel in Austin. Mark is hosting a beautiful LIOCO wine dinner next week. A rare (and fun!) fine-wine occasion with a few rare vintages from LIOCO. Please RSVP quickly, this one is not to be missed! Cheers - Ali
"July in Austin means H-O-T! So TRIO will focus our next event with one of the newest, most sought after producers of elegant, refreshing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay: LIOCO.
Friends Matt Licklider (an import specialist) and Kevin O’Connor (former Wine Director fort Wolfgang Puck’s famed Spago restaurant in Beverly Hills) started LIOCO to prove that ‘site specific’ wines could be created using special vineyard sites in California with Pinot and Chardonnay being the conduits. Creating a wine that is specific in its origin begins with recognizing the need for more difficult growing conditions (altitude, extreme temperatures, poor soils) and is followed through with Old World winemaking practices. Matt and Kevin have been met with success using this disciplined approach that harnesses not only a beautiful wine, but a wine that is very reflective of the place it came from and nowhere else—such singularity in wine is worth pursuing!
True to TRIO's dedication to selecting high quality, honest, small production wineries for our diner's wine experiences, the wines of LIOCO are scarce in quantity due to demand that we are so grateful to have them in Austin. Please join us as founder/owner, Kevin O’Connor, guides us through a thoughtfully paired menu from the culinary talents of Executive Chef Elmar Prambs and Chef de Cuisine Todd Duplechan. Please see the menu below and call TRIO at 512-685-8300 for reservations."
I look forward to seeing you at the table,
Mark
TRIO WINE DINNER SERIES: LIOCO
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010
7:00-9:00
$95 per person (not inclusive of tax and gratuity)
512-685-8300 for reservations
First Course
CORN CAKE
CHANTERELLES, GINGER, CREAMER PEAS
CHARLES HEINTZ VINEYARD CHARDONNAY, SONOMA COAST, 2008
dh Collection to host Celebrity Designer, Thom Filicia for a VIP Preview of his New Furniture Line
Featuring the wines of Handley Cellars and LIOCO:Fort Worth Texas(MAP)
Where: dh Collection
3320 W. 7th Street, Suite
Fort Worth, TX 76107
When: May 13, 2010
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Who: dh Collection, a luxury living accessories boutique for the home featuring modern to transitional home decor, furniture, artwork, Italian bed linens, and selection of unique gifts.
Contact: For press queries contact Beth Hutson at 817-602-0211.
About Thom Filicia
Thom Filicia is a fresh, vibrant and accessible celebrity designer who combines classic simplicity with an unexpected, modern flair. Whether designing sophisticated interiors, commercial spaces, home furnishings, or television makeovers, Thom Filicia designs for the way we live and entertain now. His pure design is both beautiful and highly practical. Before Thom came into the public eye with his first television role as the design guru on the ground breaking series Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, he was an environmentally conscious, emerging superstar of interior design with a prolific and respected New York City practice, Thom Filicia Inc. TFI clients include high profile celebrities, international luxury hotel chains, and prestigious clientele in the fashion, entertainment, media, real estate and finance industries. He has a diverse and fascinating list of credentials including: One of House Beautiful’s Top 100 Designers, House & Garden’s Top 50 Tastemakers, an Emmy Award for a standout tv show and appearances on Oprah, Jay Leno, Conan O'Brien, Ellen DeGeneres and The View. He was also the host and the driving force behind the Style Network’s Dress My Nest.
About Thom Filicia Home Collection
The Thom Filicia Home Collection is a modern, organic multifaceted collection that includes a mix of living, dining and bedroom pieces, occasional chairs, cocktail and occasional tables, upholstered pieces and textiles. The new home collection captures Thom Filicia's classic simplicity and injects an unexpected, modern flair. With a fresh yet timeless approach to design, the collection balances elements in unique and beautiful ways. Refined details mix with raw edges, industrial plays against organic, and materials, textures and palettes are used in unexpected ways.Thom Filicia describes the philosophy behind his new line of Vanguard Furniture as looking “collected” rather than purchased and that the pieces “collaborate and coordinate rather than match” He continues to say that the mix of materials and shapes help achieve balance within a room.
The 7th Annual Wein & Saengerfest will be held all day in historic downtown New Braunfels on Saturday, May 1, 2010. The big day includes wine and beer tastings, and a host of entertainment and activities that include continuous live music, a grape stomp, art market, food seminars, Chef’s Showdown, activities for the kids, and a farmers market - culminating with a street dance at Main Plaza.
Don't miss out on "Gourmage" The Best Cheese and Wine Shop South of Austin and North of San Antonio. Here's what they are up to for your enjoyment on Saturday.
1. Grilled Sandwich "Big Sal" an italian sausage, asiago, mozzarella, truffle oil, cremini mushrooms, roasted red pepper, onion on ciabatta. Paired beautifully with 2008 Handley Sauvignon Blanc from California's Anderson Valley.
2. Sandwich "Francesca" mozzarella, sun dried tomato, shitake, pepperoni, black olives on foccacia. Paired with 2008 Lange Pinot Gris from Oregon's Willamette Valley.
3. And with 2006 Storrs Christie Vineyard Chardonnay....Sandwich "Buffalo Bill" Monterrey Jack, Blue Cheese, Buffalo Chicken on bruchetta- Monterrey Jack and chardonnay, a true American combo? The ripenessof the chardonnay should hang in there with the blue cheese as welland offer a comparative/like pairing of creamy textures.
4. 2006 Teira Zinfandel too! Sandwich "The Perry" port poached pears, Gorgonzola, candied pecan, star anise on brioche-the savory, dark and sweet flavors are more hedonistic when paired up with this Zinfandel.
Those staying for the VIP Wine Tasting will have a chance to sip on LIOCO "Durell" Chardonnay, Handley Cellars Pinot Noir and Pellegrini Family Cloverdale Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon.
Come join me at Block 7 to taste this killer line-up of 9 wines with 90+ scores...Block 7 is offering a discount after a purchase of 4 bottles or more!
2009 Crios Torrontes: 90pts WA, 90pts IWC
2007 Davis Family Vineyards Riesling: 90pts WE
2007 LIOCO Charles Heitz Chardonnay: 92pts IWC
2006 Bruno Rocco, Barbaresco: 93 pts WE
2006 Ciacci Piccolomini Rosso di Montalcino: 90pts WA
2008 Lange Estate Pinot Noir: 90pts WA
2005 Lewelling Napa Cabernet: 92pts WA
2006 Luca Beso de Dante: 93pts WS
2007 Mendel Malbec: 90pts IWC, 90pts WA, 90pts WS
Friday, March 26, 2010 – Tuesday, March 30, 2010
TexaCali Ali in Sausalito
Monday, February 22, 2010 – Tuesday, March 2, 2010
TexaCali Ali in Argentina
NO Cell Service, however I'll be checking email daily (maybe).
Guy Davis has been making wine in the Russian River Valley since 1995. The 2005 Davis Family Vineyards Cabernet was awarded Grand Champion at the 2010 Houston Livestock and Rodeo Wine Competition. Please join us as we enjoy the following menu crafted specifically to pair with Guy’s incredible wines.
Reception
Assorted Hand Passed Appetizers
Paired with 2007 Davis Family Vineyards Riesling, Santa Lucia Highlands
1st Course
Sea bass with apricot reduction
Paired with 2007 Davis Family Vineyards Chardonnay, Russian River Valley
2nd Course
Pulled pork with prosciutto and mushrooms served roasted currant and cherry glaze
Paired with 2006 Davis Family Vineyards Pinot Noir, Russian River Valley
3rd Course
Herb crusted beef medallions with smoked gouda potato puree, seasonal vegetables and a Syrah demi-glace
Paired with 2007 Davis Family Vineyards ‘Guyzer Block’ Syrah, Russian River Valley
4th Course
Osso Bucco with seasonal vegetable ragout
Paired with 2005 Davis Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley
5th Course
Assorted chocolate truffles
$125 per person plus tax and gratuity
Please call 281-970-5999 today for reservations.
Friday, February 19, 20105:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Davis Family Vineyards Winemaker Tasting & Bottle Signing
Please stop into the Houston Wine Merchant to meet Guy and taste his beautiful wines!
Smoked Salmon and Paddlefish Cav...iar Canapé
Paired with Gramona Cava Cuvee NV
Skate Wing with Lentils in Sherry Vinaigrette
Paired with Gramona Gessamí 2007
A delightfully dry white wine, high acid and mineral profile. Muscat de Alexandria, Sauvignon Blanc
Veal à la Milanaise with Sweet and Sour Onions
Paired with Daphne Glorian, Clos Erasmus 2002
and Daphne Glorian, Laurel 2006
Old vine Grenache with Cabernet Sauvignon from the famed vineyards of the Priorat
New York Strip Wagyu with Braised Endive in Red Wine Reduction
Paired with Bodegas Mustiguillo “Mestizaje” 2005 70% Bobal, 10% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Garnacha Tintorera and Bodegas Mustiguillo “Finca Terrerazo” 2005
70% Bobal, 20% Tempranillo, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and Bodegas Mustiguillo “Quincha Corral” 2005 96% Bobal, 4% Syrah
Surprise Dessert Pairing by El Meson Pastry Chef, Jessica Chapa
Thursday, December 10
Reception at 7:00 PM, Seating at 7:30 PM
$95.00 per person
Guy Davis is flying to lead a FANTASTIC winedinner...
Winemaker Dinner Series: Davis Family Vineyards
6:30-8:30 pm $45
Guy Davis, Owner, Davis Family Vineyards
Lawrence Kocurek, Senior Chef Instructor
This award-winning vineyard is in California’s Russian River Valley, where father and son, Guy and Cole, handle everything from farming to the gravity-flow style of winemaking. Their Zinfandel vines were planted in 1896, and have since been joined by crops of Pinot Noir, Syrah and Chardonnay grapes.
Each course in this menu is paired with an appropriate wine. Menu: Potage Parmentier (Potato and Leek Soup); Smoked Trout and Spinach Salad with Horseradish-Dill Vinaigrette; Juniper-Scented Sauerkraut and Potatoes with Smoked, Cured and Fresh Pork; Coffee Pots De Crème.
Next Tuesday night in Dallas - please join me for a fantastic evening of culinary delights! I'm leading a Pellegrini Family Vineyards of Sonoma Wine Dinner at Steele...check out the menu and call Steele to RSVP 214.219.9908
Steel Restaurant & Lounge
Pellegrini Family Winery Dinner
Tuesday October 13th, 2009
Reception
Clear Dashi Wild Mushroom Soup “Shooters”
Eel, Salmon, Hamachi and Tuna Sushi
Spicy Tuna Roll and Shrimp Tempura Maki Rolls
Pellegrini Sauvignon Blanc, Lake County
1st Course
Seared Jumbo Sea Scallop with Jade Sauce
Pellegrini Unoaked Chardonnay, Russian River
2nd Course
Roasted “Hacked” Pheasant Finished with Cognac, Served with Soba Noodles
Olivet Lane Chardonnay, Russian River
3rd Course
Grilled Salmon with Dried Cherry Genevoise and Braised Baby Bok Choy
Olivet Lane Pinot Noir, Russian River
4th Course
Vietnamese “Shaken” Beef
Wok Sautéed Tender Pieces of Beef Tenderloin
Cloverdale Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon, Alexander Valley
Centennial Fine Wines (C14):Preston Rd. (near NWY), Dallas, Tx(MAP)
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Argentine Night at the Alamo Drafthouse
So this was the wine event of the year in 2008, so I'm sweetening the deal this time around...Winemaker Luis Reginato of Luca, Tikal and LaPosta along with Mendel's Santiago Mayorga are flying in from Argentina. BYOGlasses - 2 each please, we're tasting the latest releases of Luca, Tikal and Mendel. Dinner of course is provided and a few heavenly door-prizes too. Only 80 seats available - so please RSVP to me or your Pioneer Sales Rep. ASAP. Yes, you are welcome to bring a date! This may be our last chance to chill-out before OND kicks in high-gear! Cheers - Ali (click on image to enlarge for details).
Monday, September 28, 2009 – Friday, October 2, 2009
Please join TexaCali Ali for a beautiful tasting of the best wines from Argentina....www.vineconnections.com
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
VIP Capcanes Tasting - Trade Only
Please RSVP to your Pioneer Wine Co. Sales Rep. or TexaCali Ali
21+
Tuesday, September 8, 2009 – Wednesday, September 9, 20097:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Capcanes Market Visit
Please contact TexaCali Ali for an appt. or more details...
Wednesday, August 26, 20097:00 pm
Davis Family Winemaker Dinner
Tillmans Roadhouse:Bishop Arts District, Dallas(MAP)
Please join Guy Davis (and me!) at Tillmans Roadhouse next Wednesday....5 course meal and a few surprises from both Guy and Chef Dan. It's always a very fun dinner with Guy and Tillmans! Bring a client or make it a date! See you there! - Ali
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 – Friday, August 14, 2009
Pioneer Wine Co. Portfolio Tasting
Wednesday, July 22, 2009 – Thursday, August 6, 2009
Gettin' Hitched
Please contact Texas Distributors of each winery directly with any special requests and product questions.
Chill Out with Sake
Sigel’s-Elite Seminar
featuring
Ali Smith, Vine Connections Sake
Thursday, July 9th
Sigel’s-Elite (3209 N Fitzhugh)
Alison Smith of Vine Connections Sake, Texas' leading Japanese Sake Educator, will be conducting a fascinating introductory tasting of this iconic Japanese beverage. The seminar will feature an overview of the world of Sake, including the differing levels in the Sake quality hierarchy, Sake Terroir, Sake production methods and Sake & Food pairings, while showcasing some of the finest Japanese Sake producers available in this country.
Sakes to be Tasted:
Junmai
Tozai Living Jewel
Junmai Ginjo
Nanbu Bijn Southern Beauty
Chiyonosono Sacred Power
Kanbara Bride of the Fox
Tokubetsu Junmai
Rihaku Dreamy Clouds (Nigori)
Junmai Daiginjo
Ginja Shizuku Divine Droplets
Join us for our latest Sigel’s-Elite Wine Seminar, showcasing superior winemaking in an enjoyable and educational setting. Elite Seminars are held in the education center of our newest location, Sigel’s Elite (3209 N Fitzhugh). Each seminar will analyze and discuss a variety of wines in a seated, university style classroom with guest speakers, multimedia presentations and plenty of opportunity for Q&A style learning. Each Elite Seminar will be strictly limited to 20 seats per session, lasting approximately one hour each. Special pricing will be available after the tasting.
Session 1 will run from 6:00-7:15pm, Session 2 will run from 7:30-9pm. The seminar will be held at Sigel’s Elite, 3209 N Fitzhugh on Thursday, July 9th. Cost for the event is $25 per person. To reserve a seat at this event please contact Scott Turner or Jim Fleming with credit card information at store04wine@sigels.com or 214/635-3162.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Private Tasting
Friday, June 26, 2009 – Thursday, December 31, 2009
Whole Foods, Spec's, Austin Wine Merchant, Central Market Instore Tastings
Please stop by any weekend to taste the wines of TexaCali Wine Co.
LIOCO WINE DINNER (from the Mansion's website0
Join import specialist and wine maker Matt Licklider for a five-course wine dinner prepared by Executive Sous Chef Eric Brandt. LIOCO produces some of the most compelling, individualistic wines on the California scene. Specializing in the Burgundian varieties Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, these are wines of elegance, structure, and complexity, which show their best with a meal. Reception at 7 p.m. and five-course dinner at 7:30 p.m. $125 per person including, tax, gratuity and valet parking
We are heading West of Austin this afternoon to visit the fine folks at Lake Austin Wine Trader. Come on by to taste some LIOCO new releases and meet Kevin O'Connor
Please call GrapeVine Market to reserve your seat for this educational and delicious evening of Ginjo Sake and Sushi! $25 per person. Seats are filling fast...don't miss this one!
Enjoy a night a Spanish themed wine and food accompanied by live Flamenco music. The Spanish wine of Solomon Selections are among the line up. $30pp. Call The Tasting Room at 713.526.2242 for more information.
in the middle of an apple orchard near pinot noir vines in the heart of the Russian River region:Sonoma, California(MAP)
Agenda: Visiting dear friends, sleeping in, working on "TexaCali Cooks", starting French lessons (finally) revamping the website and blog, visiting all the great California producers of TexaCali Wine Co. A much needed break from the Texas HEAT!
Tonight marks the last of 4 contests...www.thedjmelee.com to read all about it. Come on out with your dancin' pants on!
Friday, July 18, 20087:00 pm – 9:00 pm
CulinART 2008 Winners Artist Reception
Austin Art Garage (behind Strut):S. Lamara, Austin(MAP)
Come sip on the wines of Mapema and sparkling Sake2Me! Attendees of ISES Austin-produced CulinART 2008 benefitting The Wright House Wellness Center voted on their favorite works of art showcased at the fundraiser, and it's time for a party honoring the winners! Christopher Locke, Dawn Winter, and Joel Ganucheau will be showing their works for sale at this event.
Come out to support your local artists and enjoy cool music, great food provided by ISES member and CulinART Chef Lyndie Clement with Lyndie C Events, and beer and wine donated by Capital Beverage and TexaCali Wine Co.
There is a suggested $10 donation benefitting The Wright House at the door.
Saturday, June 28, 20082:00 pm
LaFage Tasting
Erika will be on hand to talk up theses beautiful wines from the South of France. Read the blog about Lafage...
Sunday, June 22, 2008
LaFage Tasting
Friday, June 13, 2008 – Sunday, June 15, 2008
Vine Connections at the Aspen Food and Wine Festival
Lange Winemaker's Dinner at Sicola's for Friday, May 2nd $65 per person, only 30 seats available. Call to reserver your dinner seat! http://www.sicolas.com
First Course
Microgreen Salad with Green Apples, Crispy Brie, and Plum Tomatoes with Citrus Vinaigrette— 2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Gris Second Course
Seared Scallops with Mango Chutney and Braised Baby Bok Choy—
2006 Freedom Hill Vineyard Chardonnay Third Course
Cedar Plank Salmon with Wilted Spinach, Caramelized Fennel and Tomato Orzo—
2006 Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Fourth Course
Tea-Smoked Duck with Blueberry Reduction—
2006 Three Hills Cuvee Pinot Noir Fith Course
Mini Osso Buco with Wild Mushrooms and Leeks—
2005 Freedom Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
The wines of Argentina will be in the spotlight -
VIP Tasting
Ben Marco Expressivo, Mendoza 2004
Susana Balbo Brioso, Mendoza 2005
General Tasting
Susana Balbo Malbec, Mendoza 2005
Crios Cabernet Sauvignon, Mendoza 2006
The Brewers of Divine Droplets & Morning Glow - Bride of the Fox & Wings of Fortune - Dreamy Clouds and Wandering Poet are leading an in-depth seminar on the different types of sake and etc.
Tuesday, April 8, 2008 – Friday, April 11, 2008
Family Sake Brewers Tour
The Japanese Brewers are visiting Texas to teach us more about the amazing Sake that Vine Connections imports to America!
Trade Only event to Celebrate the wines imported by Vine Connections. We will begin with the new Reginato Sparkling wines, chow on some good Argentine delictibles and sip on the 90+ point wines that this town loves so dearly. A special guest appreance scheduled at 7pm sharp and Austin's own directorial documentory "Hands on a Hardbody" starts at 7:30...Oh yeah!
Wine Club Tasting - Crios and La Posta wines of Argentina
Friday, February 29, 20087:00 pm
Vine Connections & Pioneer Wine Company Kick-off
Invitation Only
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Art Night Austin
Sip on Crios Cabernet Sauvignon and Pellegrini Olivet Lane Chardonnay while attending Art Night Austin. More infor here... http://www.artallianceaustin.org
Tuesday, February 19, 2008 – Friday, February 22, 2008
Please swing by the Austin Wine Merchant to taste a handful of superior wines from Pellegrini/ Cloverdale Ranch, Olivet Lane and Pellegrini wines will be uncorked! Super great Holiday gift ideas...
Please stop into to taste the beautiful wines of Ch. Puligny Montrachet and Domaine Montille. Etienne Montille, the winemaker will be available to meet and talk with throughout the tasting!
Please stop by the Austin Wine Merchant to meet Etienne Montille of Burgundy's Ch. Puligny Montrachet and Domaine Montille - a chance of a lifetime to meet one of the GREATS among winemakers!
Wednesday, October 17, 20072:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Meet Etienne de Montille
New Sigel's Store on Fitzhugh (in the classroom):Dallas, Texas(MAP)
Restaurant Wine Pro's Only - meet Etienne and taste the wines of Ch. Puligny Montrachet and Domaine Montille. A very special tasting event!
Saturday, October 6, 20075:00 pm
Staff Training
On premise staff training with LIOCO and Sake
Friday, October 5, 20077:00 pm
Staff Training
on premise staff training with LIOCO and Sake
Thursday, October 4, 20076:00 pm
Kings & Queens of Argentina
TexaCali Ali is hosting the great wines of Susana Balbo, Pedro Marchevsky and Luis Reginato (Crios, BenMarco and Tikal). Come on out to taste this evening with the fine folks at Vino 100.
Tuesday, October 2, 20071:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Private Sake Tasting
Trade Only - please send Ali or Jeff Irish an email for the address. Ali will be leading an in-depth sake tasting of the Japanese selections from Vine Connections.
Tuesday, September 25, 2007 – Thursday, September 27, 2007
Oregon's Finest Winery Visits Texas
Lange Winery Visiting:Dallas- Ft. Worth Austin , San Antonio(MAP)
Trade Only
Saturday, September 22, 2007 – Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Luca, Tikal and La Posta Winemaker Tour
Event details coming soon - he's here through the 25th!
Monday, September 17, 2007 – Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Mendel Winery
Santiago, the Vineyard Manager for Mendel arrives in celebration of the 2005 release!
Monday, September 10, 2007 – Thursday, September 13, 2007
Malbec Master’s Seminar & Tour arrives in Houston - by far the most high profile Argentine Tasting to ever roll through Texas!
Meet and learn from the greatest winemakers from Argentina “Susana Balbo, Pedro Marchevsky, Roberto de lo Mota (Mendel Winery) and Luis Reginato (Luca, Tikal and La Posta). This is the deal: It starts promptly at 2:15, so arrive at 2pm to wet your whistle with a glass of Crios Rose of Malbec. THEN – you will taste 2007 barrels samples and vineyard designates from each winemaker while learning how the Malbec Magic is done by these Vine Connections award winning producers! Truly a chance of a lifetime tasting event please let your Horizon Sales Rep know you are coming so you’ll have a spot reserved. Yes, free t-shirts for you as well!
Please stop by to meet and taste the wines of Argentina's Malbec Masters!
Susana Balbo - Susana Balbo Signature Wines, Crios de Susana Balbo
Pedro Marchevksy - BenMarco
Roberto de al Mota - Mendel
Luis Reginato - Luca, Tikal, La Posta
The Most High-Profile Wine Event of the Season!
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Malbec Masters Seminar & Tour (Trade & Media Only)
“Malbec Master’s Seminar & Tour” by far the most high-profile Argentine Tasting to ever roll through Texas!
Meet and learn from the greatest winemakers from Argentina “Susana Balbo, Pedro Marchevsky, Roberto de lo Mota (Mendel Winery) and Luis Reginato (Luca, Tikal and La Posta). This is the deal: It starts promptly at 1:45 so arrive a few minutes early to wet your whistle with a glass of Crios Rose of Malbec. THEN – you will taste 2007 barrels samples and vineyard designates from each winemaker while learning how the Malbec Magic is done by these Vine Connections award winning producers! Truly a chance of a lifetime tasting and learning event, please let your Horizon Sales Rep know you are attending so you’ll have a spot reserved. Oh and the first 60 get a free Tour T-shirt and they are groovy!
5-7pm – Veritas Imports – French Wine Tasting (open to the on-premise trade and the public)
Sigel’s is proud to announce the arrival of a number of top French wine estates through our association with Veritas Imports of Los Angeles. Veritas imports fine and rare wines and spirits from exclusive sources all over the world, including all of the major wine regions of France. Join us Thursday, June 7th from 5-7pm at our Addison store (15003 Inwood Road) as National Sales Director Dave Organisak leads us through a tasting of some of France’s top properties from a variety of appellations including, Burgundy, Loire Valley, Beaujolais and Alsace. To RSVP for this free tasting please contact David Waddington at store05wine@sigels.com or 972/387-9873.
Wines to be tasted include: Stirn Gewurztraminer 2004, Roland Thevenin Meursault 2003, Jo Pithon Savennieres Croix Picot 2004, Mollet Maudry Sancerre Roc de l’Abbaye 2003, Ch de Puligny Montrachet Bourgogne Clos du Chateau 2004, Ch de Puligny Montrachet Puligny Montrachet 2004, Vrignaud Chablis Fourchaume 2003, Michel Gugnier Morgon 2005, Hubert de Montille Bourgogne 2004, Ch de Puligny Montrachet Monthelie 2004
Thursday, June 7, 2007
Lanny's Alto Cocina Mexicana 5:30-9pm Open Reservations
Stephen Storrs, the owner of Storrs Winery in Santa Cruz, California is visiting Texas to attend ZAP in Austin on May 8. Stephen will be spending today with Avante Beverages and TexaCali Ali in the market - please help us welcome Stephen to the Lone Star State!
AHH calling all lovers of Zinfandel - ZAP is touring through Austin this year. TexaCali Wine Co. is representing Storrs Winery and Pellegrini Family Vineyards. Please stop by the Storrs table and meet the owner and winemaker, and be sure not to miss out on Pellegrini's "Eight Cousins" ZInfandel.
Greetings everyone! Passing along a special invitation from Mark Sayre, the Wine Director for TRIO at Four Seasons Hotel in Austin. Mark is hosting a beautiful LIOCO wine dinner next week. A rare (and fun!) fine-wine occasion with a few rare vintages from LIOCO. Please RSVP quickly, this one is not to be missed! Cheers - Ali
