Fine Vines Wine Dinner at Quince Restaurant

Thursday, July 28

6:30 p.m.

$65 per guest

Fine Vines representative, Frederick Brown, along with in-house wine director, Scott Quint, will lead a three-course wine dinner on July 28. Fine Vines is a local company that imports and distributes artisanal wines.

Starting at 6:30 p.m, wine dinner guests will enjoy a welcome reception, followed by dinner and a discussion of wine. The menu, created by Chef Andy Motto, is below.

Please call Brenna at Quince restaurant to reserve a place at this event. Tax and gratuity is not included in the $65 fee.

Fine Vines Wine Dinner Menu

Reception
Bugey Cerdon
Crispy Duck Spring Roll

Course One
2008 Erzetic Rebula
Langoustine Roe, Oyster, Stone Fruit

Course Two
2007 Piaugier Sablet “Les Briguieres”
Lamb Sweetbreads, Tomato, Zucchini Blossom

Course Three
2007 Bernard Fouquet Vouvray Girardieres Demi-Sec
Stone Fruit Dessert

Quince Restaurant
1625 Hinman Avenue
Evanston, IL 60201
(847) 570-8419
QuinceRestaurant.net

Delve Into “French Champagnes and World Sparklings”

Wine Tasting Event at D.O.C. Wine Bar Lincoln Park

Monday, December 13, 2010
7:00pm-9:00pm

$35 fee

D.O.C. Wine Bar in Lincoln Park will hold a bubble-filled fete that delves into French champagnes and world sparkling wines. This next wine adventure, taking place Monday, December 13, will be led by Sommelier Greg Sorrell. He will guide guests through numerous global areas producing champagne, and from 7:00-9:00pm, Sorrell will highlight the following varietals:

Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc
Perrier Jouet Grand Brut
Demoiselle Rose
Charles Heidsieck Blanc de Millionaires
Veuve Clicquot
…among others

The tasting will also offer an assortment of appetizers from D.O.C.’s contemporary American menu. The cost of the monthly wine tastings is $35 per person, which includes samples of eight wines, edibles and lively, grape-centric discussions. Please call D.O.C. Wine Bar at 773.883.5101 for more information and reservations.

D.O.C. Wine Bar
2602 North Clark St.
Chicago, IL
773.883.5101
http://www.docwinebarchicago.com

Thanksgiving Wine Tasting at Frasca

Tuesday, November 16, 2010
7:00pm

$30 per person

Doug Dunlay will lead a wine tasting event at Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar on Tuesday, November 16. The tasting will focus on wines that pair perfectly with traditional Thanksgiving fare. Dunlay will discuss and serve such samplings as:

Alma Negra Sparkling Malbec
Grammona Reserva Cava
Betts & Scholl “OG” Grenache
Francois Pinon Vouvray
Mascarelli “Marina Cvetic” Trebbiano
Lang & Reed Cabernet Franc

Frasca’s wine tasting includes 8-10 wines and paired hors d’oeuvres. To reserve a place in this sipping soiree, please call Frasca at 773.248.5222.

Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
3358 N. Paulina St.
Chicago, IL 60657
773.248.5222
http://www.frascapizzeria.com

Wine Tasting Event at D.O.C. Wine Bar Chicago

“California Blends”

Monday, October 18, 2010
7:00pm-9:00pm

$35 fee

D.O.C. Wine Bar and Sommelier Greg Sorrell hold monthly wine tasting events the third Monday of every month in Lincoln Park. While traversing many of the world’s top wine-growing regions, these intimate tastings give seasoned oenophiles and budding connoisseurs alike a chance to survey varietals from across the globe. On this next wine adventure, taking place Monday, October 18, “California Blends” will be explored.

From 7:00-9:00pm, D.O.C. Wine Bar will discuss, sip and swirl the following varietals:

Tablas Creek “Cotes-de-Tablas”
Bacio Divino “Pazzo”
Ampelos “Syrache”
Orin Swift “Papillon”
Lail Vineyards “Blueprint”
…among others

The tasting will also offer an assortment of appetizers from D.O.C.’s contemporary American menu. The cost of the monthly wine tastings is $35 per person, which includes samples of eight wines, edibles and lively, grape-centric discussions. Please call D.O.C. Wine Bar at 773.883.5101 for more information and reservations.

2010 Tastings at D.O.C. Wine Bar
November 15: Wines of Washington & Oregon
December 13: French Champagnes and World Sparklings

D.O.C. Wine Bar
2602 North Clark St.
Chicago, IL
773.883.5101
http://www.docwinebarchicago.com

Crush Week Celebration at D.O.C. Wine Bar

Wine Tasting at D.O.C. Wine Bar

Free Week-Long Wine Tasting Event

September in Napa Valley is synonymous with fall’s grape harvest. The leaves on the vines are beginning to change and the excitement builds for Crush, a time when many wineries have barrel tastings and winery tours. Skip the trip to Napa and head to D.O.C. Wine Bar and Bistro in suburban Lombard for a week’s worth of oenophile education and complimentary wine tastings.

A variety of wine vendors will be in the Tasting Room beginning Monday, September 27 through Friday, October 1, from 6:00pm-8:00pm. There will be six pours per evening.

D.O.C. Wine Bar will not accept reservations for Crush Week. The tasting event is on a first-come, first- served basis.

Schedule of Events

Monday
Jeanna Gaebel of Wirtz Beverage

Tuesday
Paul Koch of DOC Wines

Wednesday
Casey Baer of Vintage Wine Company

Thursday
Kate Thorsen of Tenzing Wine Company

Friday
Ron Dufek of Signature Wines

D.O.C. Wine Bar
The Shops on Butterfield
326 Yorktown Center
Lombard, IL 60148
630.627.6666
www.docwinebarchicago.com

“Cocktails for Clearbrook”

Donate Over Drinks at D.O.C. Wine Bar Chicago

Thursday, October 14, 2010
6:00pm-9:00pm

Free to Attend, Cash Bar/Complimentary Appetizers

D.O.C. Wine Bar will host an evening of networking that benefits children with developmental disabilities and their families. “Cocktails for Clearbrook” supports Clearbrook, a non-profit organization that serves more than 3,000 Chicagoland children with autism, down syndrome, cerebral palsy and other special needs.

Tickets for a 50/50 cash raffle will be available for purchase, in addition to raffle tickets for themed gift baskets. Guests will enjoy cocktails, wine, beer (cash bar) and complimentary appetizers while the proceeds are donated to Clearbrook.

Information on the organization may be found at Clearbrook.org.

D.O.C. Wine Bar
2602 North Clark St.
Chicago, IL
773.883.5101
www.docwinebarchicago.com

Joseph Drouhin Wine Dinner at Shiraz on the Water

Wine Dinner at Shiraz on the Water, October 5, 2010

Hosted by Special Guest Laurent Drouhin

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Five Delicious Courses Paired with Five World Class Wines

Hors d’oeuvres Reception 6:30pm
Dinner 7:00pm

$75 per guest

Shiraz on the Water is pleased to announce an exclusive event that welcomes both eager enophiles and wine novices. A five-course dinner will feature the esteemed wines of Maison Joseph Drouhin, paired with the culinary creations of Executive Chef Carol Buckantz (menu and pairings listed below). The event will be led by Laurent Drouhin, a member of one of the oldest and most prestigious winery families in Burgundy, France.

Born in Beaune, the center of France’s Burgundy region, Laurent is the great-grandson of Joseph Drouhin, founder of Maison Joseph Drouhin Winery in 1880. Laurent’s outgoing and charming personality will take center stage as wine dinner guests get the rare opportunity to learn about Joseph Drouhin wines from a family ambassador. To many, the wines of Burgundy are dauntingly complicated and complex, but to Laurent it is far simpler: “The more you know about wine, the closer you get to Burgundy, and the more you know about Burgundy, the closer you get to Maison Joseph Drouhin.” Within this one night engagement, Laurent feels he can convince the most nervous of neophytes that they “get” Burgundy.

A variety of wines by the bottle will be available for purchase and Laurent Drouhin is pleased to sign bottles for participating guests. Reservations may be made by calling Shiraz on the Water, 630.671.5013. The fee of $75 per guest is not inclusive of tax and gratuity.

Drouhin Wine Dinner Menu

Course One
Passed Hors d’oeuvres:

Proscuitto Wrapped Roasted Figs balsamic glaze
Seared Scallop cucumber spaghetti
Steamed Mussel creamy saffron-lemon broth
paired with 2008 Joseph Drouhin St. Veran Maconnais Intense fruity flowery nose, refreshing zesty flavor.

Course Two
Appetizer Duo:

Roasted Oysters on the half shell with bacon, corn, leeks and cream
Crab Cakes roasted poblano sweet corn puree
paired with 2008 Joseph Drouhin Reserve Vaudon Chablis Floral and fragrant nose with hints of mint followed by characteristic flinty, gunpowder aftertaste. Aromas of orange and lemon predominate with hints of coriander.

Course Three
Salad:

Puligny Montrachet Tri-color roasted beet salad, chevre cheese, toasted hazelnuts, blood orange, basil vinaigrette
paired with 2008 Joseph Drouhin Puligny Montrachet Powerful, structured wine medium to full bodied with aromas of apple, peach, hazelnut.

Course Four
Entree:

Chorey le Beaune Pistachio and mint-crusted rack of lamb, fig and black pepper demi with butternut squash hash
paired with 2008 Joseph Drouhin Gevrey Chambertin Flavors of cherry, blackberry, plum, spice, herbs, pepper, earth, leather and figs.

Course Five
Dessert:

Pumpkin Crème Brulee
paired with 2007 Domaine Drouhin Oregon Intensely fruit forward. Aromas of sweet cherries and strawberries with spicy and floral characteristics.

Shiraz on the Water, located on the grounds of the Hilton Indian Lakes Resort in Bloomingdale, offers contemporary American cuisine and an extensive 1,000 bottle wine program, set in a modern atmosphere with every seat boasting a scenic water view.

Shiraz on the Water
Hilton Chicago/Indian Lakes Resort
250 W. Schick Road
Bloomingdale, IL 60108
(630) 671-5013
shirazonthewater.com