by Andrew Chalk
Two wine tastings next week are Crave Recommended.
Going chronologically:
Oak Cliff Cellars and Chef Joel Harloff pair up at Bridge Bistro on Wednesday January 8th at 6:30pm for a 4-course dinner plus customer update on upcoming developments at Oak Cliff Cellars, including some tours of wine country. Oak Cliff Cellars is a California winery whose owners live in Dallas. Hence their decision to name the winery after their place of residence. Owner Jim “JR” Richardson will be present at the dinner and talking with individual tables throughout the evening. Call (214) 740-1985 for reservations. Bridge Bistro 921 N. Riverfront Blvd, Dallas.
Chef’s Table Wine Dinner featuring Guest Chef Joel Harloff & Oak Cliff Cellars Wines with JR Richardson, Wednesday, January 8th at 6:30 p.m.
Passed Appetizer Chef’s creation to stimulate the palate Oak Cliff Cellars 2012 Lake County Sauvignon Blanc Salad Jumbo Crab Meat, Roasted Poblanos, Avocado, Radicchio, Pumpkin Seeds & Prickly Pear Vinaigrette Oak Cliff Cellars 2011 Sonoma Chardonnay Intermezzo Juniper & Porcini Braised Beef, Parmesan Polenta, Caponata & Natural Veal Sauce Oak Cliff Cellars 2011 Wild Diamond Mourvedre Entree Duo of Seared Duck Breast & Duck Confit with Wild Mushroom, Olive and Cavatelli Pasta Oak Cliff Cellars 2009 Firebrick Zinfandel Dessert Spiced Cherry-Chocolate Bread Pudding with a Vanilla-Candy Cane Gelato Oak Cliff Cellars 2010 Firebrixo Dessert Wine
On Friday January 10th, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse is holding a tasting of 14+ examples of America’s most popular red wine, Cabernet Sauvignon. The selection is A-grade as the announcement below attests. Most are from that epicenter of American Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley. However, don’t overlook the three Sonoma examples, and perhaps the most intriguing is the Casa Madero from Mexico!
If you are planning on stocking of on Cabernet, we recommend this event as a great opportunity to sample a worthy selection. Hors d’Oeuvres are included. Pappas’ has the highest trained sommeliers in town and they will be pouring, so expect insight and reliable answers to your questions.
