Three Marquee Events You Should Attend

by Andrew Chalk

Summer is over, you can tell by the number of wine and food events in town. The pace has definitely started to quicken. We will bring you only the crème de la crème and this week has three very special ones. All come Crave Recommended.

Starting this Friday September 13th Pappas Bros. Steakhouse will host a Glenfiddich Scotch Dinner. “What makes Friday night’s fine tasting experience so distinctive is its extended samplings of the world’s most awarded single malt in addition to a four course meal. Also on the invite list is host Glenfiddich Ambassador David Allardice, well known for his knowledge and expertise of this dignified spirit. From Glenfiddich 12 year to the Malt Masters Edition, this wide assortment and range of drink is perfectly paired with delicious complimentary cuisine.    

WHO:              Pappas Bros. Steakhouse Dallas Restaurant Guests

Reservations required − $79.95 per guest plus tax/gratuity – Limited seating

*Must be of legal drinking age to participate

WHAT:           Private Scotch Dinner Event Glenfiddich Collectio

WHERE:         Pappas Bros. Steakhouse – Private Tasting Room 10477 Lombardy Lane, Dallas, 214.366.2000

WHEN:           Friday, September 13 at 7 p.m

We say this 4-course dinner (featuring strip steak and quail) and scotch event is a bargain and expect it to sell out quickly.

Wine Release Party

Saturday September 14th is the release date for several wines by Inwood Estates Cellars at their Dallas location. Inwood is one of the best wineries in the state, making wines of individuality and distinction, all with Texas grapes. This Saturday, Sept. 14, 12-5 pm. 1350 Manufacturing, #209, Dallas, 75207

Chances are, this will be the only public tasting of Palo-Chard in Dallas.  We do not anticipate that it will be on our bar again after this date.  Special Rate: $7 to taste 2 wines: Palo-Chard and Dallas County Chardonnay.  The rest of our Reds Flight is available to taste for an additional $10.  Wine Club Members taste free.  Advance orders will be accepted.  Winemaker will be there in person to present the wines.

2012 Inwood Whites

2012 provided one of the finest vintages Inwood have had for white wines in their history, and probably the best since 2005.  A total of FOUR extraordinary white wines were produced from their Dallas area vineyards which they personally farm.  They are:

1. Palomino-Chardonnay. $79.50. Release Date: Sept 2013

42 Cases Produced, Only 21 Cases Available for Purchase. 7 Cases for each location: Dallas, Florence, Fredericksburg

Note: Remaining Cases will be allocated for educational purposes for use in “Super-Flight” comparison tastings against famous French Burgundies offered in our upstairs Vintage Room at the Fredericksburg winery, Spring 2014.

2. Dallas County Chardonnay. $39.50. Release Date: Sept 2013

3. 100% Palomino.  $139.50. Release Date: Thanksgiving 2013. Only 10 Cases Produced, Only 2 Cases Available for Purchase.  Must be Wine Club Member to purchase.

Note: Remaining Cases will be allocated for educational purposes for use in “Super-Flight” comparison tastings against famous French Burgundies offered in our upstairs Vintage Room at the Fredericksburg winery, Spring 2014.

4. City of Dallas Chardonnay. $49.50. Release Date: Christmas 2013.  Only 12 Cases Produced.  First Wine ever commercially produced from 100% City of Dallas fruit.  Amazing Holiday Gift.

 

Pairings — Wine, Beer, Food at Trinity Groves Thursday, Sept. 19

Creative cuisine will commingle with premium wines at Pairings, a tasting event, Thursday, Sept. 19 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Trinity Groves.  Trinity Groves is a new restaurant, retail, artist and entertainment destination at the base of the Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge in West Dallas.

Wine selections will include vintages from the top-producing regions of Chile, Argentina, Spain, and France, as well as selections from Oregon, Washington, and California. Featured vineyards will include Viu Manent (Colchagua Valley, Chile), Zonin (Monferrato, Italy), and Pine Ridge (California). The Lone Star State will also be well-represented by Hill Country vintners such as Becker Vineyards and Fall Creek Winery.

In consideration of beer connoisseurs, Pairings will also offer samples from Dallas’ own Four Corners Brewery and from Belgium’s internationally-renowned Stella Artois. Beverage samples will be poured into commemorative crystal wine glasses or a special Stella Artois beer chalice (both available while supplies last).

Complementary cuisine will feature tasty bites from the new restaurants of Trinity Groves, including 3015 Trinity Groves, Amberjack’s Fish Market Grill, Luck (Local Urban Craft Kitchen), Chino, Resto Gastro Bistro, Saint Rocco’s New York Italian and Kate Weiser Chocolates.

Pairings is presented by CBS RADIO Dallas-Fort Worth, Savor Dallas, and Trinity Groves.

“We are pleased to be partnering with our good friends at CBS RADIO on this exceptional food and wine event in one of Dallas’ hottest new entertainment areas,” said Savor Dallas co-founder Jim White.  “Our kickoff event for the last Savor Dallas was at Trinity Groves, and the development was just a vision then.  We are excited to see this culinary mecca coming to life.  It’s good for West Dallas and great for food and wine lovers!”

Tickets are $40 in advance, available now at ParingsDFW.com. Attendees must be at least 21 years old.