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July/August Issue Now Available Online!
12 Jul
The July•August 2011 issue of Epicurean Charlotte Food & Wine is now available online. Click here to view the issue and read more about the best local patios, hot, hot, hot sauces, local wineries and more!
Sonoma Valley Wine Tasting at D’Vine Wine Café
28 Mar
As spring moves into full swing, D’Vine Wine Café is getting ready in a big way.
April 7 they will feature Sonoma Valley wines from Pavo in Santa Rosa, CA. The 7 p.m. tasting features a Rose, Sauvignon Blanc and three Syrahs. This winery is one of those “best secrets” of Sonoma. Limited to 25 people, reservations are required. Tasting fee is $20.
April 18 Jessie Carolina and the Hot Mess are back for a one night special Monday performance.
Mix @ Six begins Wednesday April 27 from 6 to 9 p.m. D’Vine and Jade will once again sponsor the VIP Lounge.
April 28, D’Vine presents a triple play wine dinner featuring the wines from Keenan, LaStoria and Anderson’s Conn Valley.
For more information visit their website or call 704.369.5050.
Have a ‘D’Vine’ Valentine’s Day
8 Feb
D’Vine Wine Café will be featuring a three-day Valentine’s Weekend dinner menu February 11th, 12th and 14th (Valentine’s Day).
Chefs Jay and Ashley have prepared a sumptuous prix fixe menu for the holiday at $40/person. This four course menu includes a salad, appetizer, entrée and dessert course.
For more information, visit their website. Reservations are strongly encouraged; call 704.369.5050.
Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend Kicks Off with Randy Lewis Vintner Dinner and NASCAR Hall of Fame Event April 16th
25 JanCharlotte Wine & Food Weekend has announced its official Kick-Off Event for the 2012 season to be held Saturday, April 16, 2011 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the NASCAR Hall of Fame. The evening celebration will include exquisite wine and food, exciting live and silent auction items and an opportunity to experience the Race Day Simulator. Special guest will be racing and vintner legend, Randy Lewis. Mr. Lewis is founder of Lewis Cellars and is a Formula Race Car champion.
Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend will announce its 2012 Charity Beneficiaries at the kick-off event. Tickets are $125 per person and can be purchased online beginning February 7th at www.charlottewineandfood.org. Partners include Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, Lewis Cellars, Robert Foley Vineyards, The Ritz-Carlton Charlotte, Morrison Smith Jewelers, Professional Consultant Group Inc., Womble Carlyle, Zebra Restaurant, Spectrum Creative Graphics, Haley Jeter Photography and Charlotte Living Magazine.
A vintner dinner hosted by Randy Lewis featuring select wines from his family winery, Lewis Cellars, will be held Friday, April 15th, at 6:30 p.m. at Zebra Restaurant (4521 Sharon Road in Charlotte). Tickets are $150 per person, which includes a passed aperitif followed by a four-course dinner. Tickets are limited and available online beginning February 7th at www.charlottewineaandfood.org.
Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend raised more than $265,00 in 2010 for its charity beneficiaries directed to the mission of “Nourishing Mecklenburg County Youth.”
Since its inception in 1989, Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend has grown into one of the Southeast’s largest wine events and has raised more than $3.2 million for local charities. Held in the spring of every even-numbered year, the Weekend draws notable winemakers from around the world and pairs them with Charlotte’s top chefs for three days of fun and educational events. Charlotte Wine & Food Weekend 2012 dates are April 19th through 21st. The host hotel will be the Ritz-Carlton uptown.
For more information, visit them on Facebook and follow them on Twitter at CLTWineandFood. Check the web site for tickets at www.charlottewineandfood.org or call 704. 338.WINE (9463).
Lambert Bridge Wine Dinner at The Wine Shop at Foxcroft
25 Jan
Join the folks at The Wine Shop at Foxcroft Monday, February 7th at 7 p.m. for a Lambert Bridge Wine Dinner with special guest Andy Wilcox of Lambert Bridge Winery.
Established in 1975, Lambert Bridge Winery is one of the oldest in the valley since prohibition—its early days coinciding with the infamous 1976 Paris Tasting, which helped cement California’s status as a fine growing region worldwide. Lambert Bridge quickly gained a reputation for rich, complex wines. At a production level of just over 8,500 cases, they continue to push the envelope on quality.
Please join them for a special dinner built around the wines of Lambert Bridge. Lambert Bridge’s national sales director, Andy Wilcox, will be on hand to share the history of the winery and to talk about the wines they produce. Chef Zack Gadberry has put together a wonderful meal for the evening, and seating is limited, so please call 704.365.6550 for reservations or visit www.thewineshopatfoxcroft.com for more information.
MENU
Aperitif
Lambert Bridge Bevill Vineyard Viognier 2009 with passed hors d’oeuvres
First Course
Mussels with tomato and green chilies
wine: Lambert Bridge Chardonnay 2008
Second Course
Pork Sugo with homemade tagliatelle
wine: Lambert Bridge Merlot 2006
Third Course
Braised short ribs with squash orzo
wine: Lambert Bridge Limited Selection Cabernet 2006
Dessert
Assorted Artisanal Cheeses
wine: Lambert Bridge Dry Creek Zinfandel 2008
$50.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
Bring Your ‘Valentine’ to RagApple Lassie Vineyards for a Romantic Lunch
25 Jan
Bring your ‘Valentine’ to RagApple Lassie Vineyards Saturday, February 12th, Sunday, February 13th or Monday, February 14th for a romantic Valentine’s lunch.
Choose between two four-course menus at RagApple Lassie’s very own Back Door Cafe. Seatings are each day at noon or 2 p.m. By reservation only—$35.00 per person plus tax and gratuity.
Menu One: Give Me Love
Cheddar cheese, fig jam and crackers with RAL Chardonnay
Beaufort shrimp with kaleidoscope gold
Tenderloin of beef and truffle-dusted duchess potatoes with Cabernet Sauvignon
Peach tartin with Boonville Blanc
Menu Two: Give Me Romance
Creamy brie, pears and almonds with Pinot Gris
Shrimp bisque with Viognier
Lamb chops and fresh asparagus with Syrah
Double chocolate terrine with Rockford Red
For more information about RagApple Lassie Vineyards, visit their website at www.ragapplelassie.com.
September is Slammin’ at D’Vine Wine Cafe
1 Sep
D’Vine Wine Café
704.369.5050
Things really get cranked up in September at D’Vine. In addition to the Fall Mix @ Six Series each Wednesday in the courtyard, D’Vine has a number of events on the calendar for September.
Saturday, September 4th, D’Vine has teamed with the Charlotte Porsche Club for a Wine Tasting and Porsche Show in the parking lot near Outland Cigar in the afternoon.
September 11th from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., they have teamed with Brian Paschal for the charity event Super Taste. Forty wines plus food will be served. Online sign-up will be available.
Of course, the Wine Education Series takes place on September 16th, and don’t miss the Wine Dinner on September 30th.
D’Vine Wine Café’s Spanish Wine Dinner – Thursday, July 29th
27 Jul
D’Vine Wine Café
704.369.5050
D’Vine Wine Café will be featuring a 6-course Spanish wine dinner with culinary pairings inspired from all regions of Spain on July 29, 2010 at 7pm. Special guest, Danny Sanford, will be hosting the event. The price is $59.95 (plus tax and gratuity) but is sure to be worth every penny. Take a look at the menu to see what we mean. Reservations required.
Reception
Conde de Subriates Cava
Kohlrabi, Roasted Turnips, and Snow Peas
With a Micro Green Salad and Chile Melon Puree
Ovacion Verdejo
North Carolina Trout BLT
With Arugula and Heirloom Tomatoes
Zios Albarino
Scotch Quail Egg
Grateful Growers Sausage wrapped around a Boiled Quail Egg
Luna Mencia
Braised Pork Shoulder
Bost Grist Mill Grits, Turnip Greens
Prima Toro
Short Ribs
Summer Squash Puree, Fig Jus
Casa de la Ermita
Grilled Peach
With a goat cheese Catalan Cream
Conde de Subriates Rose
Free Wine Tasting at The Wine Shop at Foxcroft
19 Jul
The Wine Shop at Foxcroft
704.365.6550
Join the friendly staff at The Wine Shop on Foxcroft for a complimentary wine tasting every Saturday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Taste four to five everyday value wines—the best way to find that ‘everyday drinker’ is by simply tasting, and what better way to taste than for free! No reservations are required.
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