Jeez. I’ve been home from the Festival del Gusto di Bolzano for mere hours—more on that later—& already there’s so much news in my face. None of the following will suck in the least.
First up, on 6/12, 5pm: Uncorked Denver‘s Argentine Patio Party at Second Home featuring the wines of Mendoza’s Gauchezco Vineyards—run by, of all people, a CU grad, Eric Anesi. In the JW Marriott’s swank little courtyard, he’ll be pairing the following wines with passed apps:
Torrontes 2010
Malbec Rosé 2010
Malbec Classico 2009
Malbec Plata 2009
Malbec Oro 2008
Note that reservations ($28 pp) are already 75% booked, so sign up quick here to ensure your spot.
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Next, on 6/15, 6:30pm, Jack Bittner, VP & GM of Cliff Lede Vineyards in Yountville, CA, will be on hand for a 5-course wine-paired dinner at Elway’s Downtown ($100+ pp; call 303.312.3107 for reservations).
Course 1
Scallop carpaccio with spicy guava drizzle, frisée, red chili
2010 Cliff Lede Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley
Course 2
Oak-smoked duck breast with new potatoes, chard, berry jus
2008 Breggo “Ferrington Vineyard” Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley
Course 3
Wild boar ravioli with tomatoes, olive oil, Mahon cheese
2007 Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Leap District
Course 4
Lamb osso buco
2007 Cliff Lede “Poetry” Cabernet Sauvignon, Stag’s Leap District
Dessert
Housemade chocolates
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Last but hardly least, on June 21 at 7pm, Row 14 Bistro & Wine Bar welcomes Brian Duncan, acclaimed wine director of Chicago’s Bin 36 (the former stomping grounds of co-owner David Schneider) & a winemaker in his own right for a 6-course dinner ($95 pp, 303.825.0100) featuring Bin 36’s proprietary vintages.
Passed hors d’oeuvres
Chef’s selection of appetizers
2001 Brut Rosé
Course 1
Cured Scottish salmon with pink pepper crème, cucumber noodles, mustard seed tuile
2010 Sauvignon Blanc
Course 2
Tombo ceviche cocktail with spicy chile-lime broth, cilantro, popcorn
2009 Chardonnay
Course 3
Duck & fig sausage with shaved pear, mâche salad, Szechwan pepper gastrique
2007 Cabernet Sauvignon & 2007 D&S Cabernet Blend
Course 4
Grilled NY strip with broccoli di Cicco, rösti potatoes, citrus chimichurri
2007 Syrah
Dessert
Local artisan cheeses & mignardises