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Upcoming Wine Dinners In Fairfield County - November 2009

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009 | Favorite Wine Destinations, wine events | No Comments

I sense there are a few of you out there dying to know what the good word is on Wine Dinners in the near future, so I’ve gathered my list, checked it twice and let’s find out who can handle some wine, once or twice….

Maybe one of these day’s I’ll have a calendar.

First Stop - Cafe Lola, Fairfield, CT

Cafe Lola will be hosting an Alsacian Wine Dinner on Tuesday,  November 10th.

When: 7pm with an hor d’oeuvre reception at 6:30pm.

Cost: $55 / person (tax & gratuity not included)

**Call for reservations: 203.292.8014

Next Stop - Barcelona Wine Bar, Stamford, CT

Vinos de Terruno Wine Dinner

When: Wednesday, November 4th @ 7pm.

Cost: $60 per person*

*Dinner prices do not include tax or gratuity

To make reservations, please call the restaurant at (203)348-4800 or email gretchen@barcelonawinebar.com

This dinner will be celebrating the terroir-driven wines of Spain. As the wine world evolves quickly, ‘internationalization’ is blurring the lines between classic and modern styles. Terroir – known as Terruño in Spain – is becoming difficult to find even from Old World producers. However there are still those that strive to protect tradition by allowing the vineyards to create the wines, preserving the natural flavors of the earth. Barcelona Wine Director Gretchen Thomas will be leading discussion of the diverse soils and climates of Spain, and pairing her favorites with regional foods created by Executive Chef Larry Baldwin.

Menu
Cava, ‘Brut 21,’ Albet I Noya, Penedès NV

“Oysters Gratinata”
Oyster Stuffing in a Half Shell with Bacon, Celery, Onion, Parsely & Bread

Godello, ‘Clásico,’ Viña Somoza, Valedorras 2007

Grilled Quail with Kabocha Squash, Morcilla & Arrope

Petite Verdot, Casa de la Ermita, Jumilla 2003

Braised Short Ribs with Mashed Tarro Root

Cariñena/Garnacha, ‘Acústic,’ Acústic Celler, Montsant 2006
Garnacha/Carinena, ‘FA 206,’ Mas Igneus, Priorat 2006

“Torrija”
Spanish Bread Pudding with Caramel Sauce

Monastrell, ‘Dulce,’ Casa de la Ermita, Jumilla NV

PLUS, don’t miss out on their ‘Wine Down Wednesdays’ at Barcelona New Haven.

Enjoy three delicious courses for only $29 and have a glass (or three) of their refreshing sangria or specialty cocktails.

For the lover of natures’ fine palate: Napa & Co., Stamford, CT

When: Wednesday, November 11th (call for time)

What: Four Course Truffle Tasting Menu

Cost: $100 and $135 with wine

Call for reservations: 203-353-3319

Info from their site: “The mention of truffles conjures up images of the expensive French black truffle (Tuber melanosporum) from the Périgord region of southwest France, used in making pâté de foie gras, or the renowned odorous white truffle (Tuber magnatum) of Alba, in the Piedmont district of Italy. They are among the most expensive of the world’s natural foods, often commanding as much as $250 to $450 per pound. Truffles are harvested in Europe with the aid of female pigs or truffle dogs, which are able to detect the strong smell of mature truffles underneath the surface of the ground.  The use of pigs is risky, though, because of their natural tendency to eat any remotely edible thing. For this reason, dogs have been trained to dig into the ground wherever they find these odors, and they willingly exchange their truffle for a piece of bread and a pat on the head. Not a bad trade for the truffle hunter! with truffle spores, and when the sapling tree is established, it is transplanted to the proper environment, usually a barren, rock-strewn calcific soil. It takes about seven years before the first truffle begins to grow.”

Other Tastings Not To Be Missed:

• Beer & Malt Tastings at The Ginger Man - Norwalk, CT the last monday of each month. Sign up for their monthly email here.
• Strada 18 - South Norwalk, CT usually hosts a monthly wine tasting dinner. Sign up to receive email notifications here.

For next time… a rambling through some of Hudson Valley’s wineries, my recent review of Cafe Lola’s new Fall/Winter menu and new restaurants of Fairfield County in the scene… check back soon!

Cheers,

Natalie

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