Food & Fun - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas for the Week of June 23, 2013

In this edition of Food & Fun - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, check out the following events.

• Januik Wine Tasting Event
• European Classics and New American Favorites

Food & Fun - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas for the Week of June 16, 2013

In this edition of Food & Fun - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, check out the following event.

• Cheese 101- Winner of D Magazine’s Best of Big D!

Food & Fun - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas for the Week of June 9, 2013

In this edition of Food and Fun - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, check out the following events.

• Charcuterie and Cheese

Food & Fun for the Week of June 2, 2013 - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas

In this edition of Fun & Fun - Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas, check out the following events

• Paint Like Picasso while Enjoying Quality Wine! - Two Corks and a Bottle - Dallas, Texas
• Northwest Wine and Cheese - Scardello Artisan Cheese - Dallas, Texas
• Classical Violin and Piano with Wine! - Two Corks and a Bottle - Dallas, Texas
• Late Night - Scardello Artisan Cheese - Dallas, Texas

Food & Fun Events - Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Food & Fun Events - Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

Week of May 26, 2013

• Austin Wine & Music Festival Presents A Sunday Affair
• 3rd Annual Dallas Margarita Meltdown
• Sake and Cheese
• Jazz & Wine... a perfect evening!

Food & Wine Events for Tuesday, May 21, 2013 for Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas and Surrounding Areas

In this edition of Food & Wine Events for Tuesday, May 21, 2013 for Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas and Surrounding Areas:

• Austin Briggs Wine Dinner
• Caelum Winery and Bottled Poetry Imports at Vino100
• Alpha Omega Wine Tasting

Food Events for Thursday, May 16, 2013 - Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas

In this edition of Food and Wine Events for the Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas Area:

• Cheese 101- Winner of D Magazine's Best of Big D!
• Terlato Wine Portfolio Tasting – A Special Event

Wines of Washington meet Fort Worth - Fort Worth, Texas

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 from 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Wine Thief
1300 Houston Street (Located in the Omni Hotel Downtown Fort Worth)
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817-350-4108

Cost: $25 in advance $30 at the door

Join us as we explore, taste and discuss wines from the Washington region.

Wednesday, May 8, 2013, 5 pm

Wine Thief located in the Omni Fort Worth Hotel

$25 in advance, $30 at the door

Cost includes heavy hors d’oeuvres from

Bob’s Steak & Chop House and featured wine.

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Comparative Tasting of Four Styles of Port - Fort Worth, Texas

Thursday, April 11, 2013 from 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Cru
5500 Overton Ridge Blvd, Suite 222
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-361-9999

Cost: $32


Register Now for
A Comparative Tasting of Four Styles of Ports
Thursday, April 11, 7:00 pm
(approximately 45 minutes in duration)

Join us and John Linklater, South Central Regional Manager of Premium Port Wines, Inc., for a seated event highlighting the stylistic and production differences between four types of Ports:  Ruby, Tawny, LBV, and Vintage.

As he explains what ports are, where they come from, the differences in types and flavor profiles, and how to evaluate them, John will lead us through a flight of four classic examples:

Graham’s Six Grapes
Dow’s 2007 LBV
Graham’s 10yr Tawny
Dow’s Vintage Port 1997

The wines will be accompanied by a sampling of chocolate, nuts, and more.

Ths intimate event will be held in our Tasting Room, with a maximum of 20 participants. Cost: $32 per person (includes tax and gratuity).  Call now to reserve your seat. 817-361-9999.

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Five-Course Bob Egelhoff Wine Dinner - Fort Worth, Texas

Thursday, April 4, 2013 from 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Bonnell's Restaurant
4259 Bryant Irvin Road
Fort Worth, Texas 76109
817-738-5489

Cost: $120 plus tax and gratuity


Join us for a very special evening with one of our favorite California wine makers, Bob Egelhoff! Chef Jon Bonnell has created a five-course menu to be paired with some of Egelhoff's finest wines. You won't want to miss this event!

Date: Thursday, April 4th, 2013
Price: $120 per person; price does not include gratuity or tax
Reservations Required: Please call 817.738.5489

First Course

Lobster Roll on Toasted Brioche

Paired with Egelhoff Riesling

Second Course

Wild Cobia Fish and Chips

Paired with Bonnell's Chardonnay

Third Course

Quail Confit with Black Bean Puree and Arugula

Paired with Walton Cabernet Sauvignon

Fourth Course

Venison Filet Mignon

with Blue Corn and Blue Cheese Grits and Fried Spinach

Paired with Egelhoff Cabernet Sauvignon

Dessert

Open Faced Chocolate Cookie Sandwich with Toffee Ice Cream

Paired with Walton Tawny Port 

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Ransom Wine & Spirits Dinner @ Grace Fort Worth Only Ransom visit to TX!

Friday, March 8, 2013 from 6:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grace Fort Worth
777 Main Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817-714-9802

Cost: $125

"RANSOM WINE AND SPIRITS DINNER"

with Special Guest, Tad Seestedt

Friday, March 8th, 2013

Meet and greet reception at 6:30pm

Chef’s Selection of Passed Canapes

“The Vodka” by Ransom, Ransom Dry Vermouth, 1888 Olive juice

Seated Dinner at 7:00pm

Ransom Gin Cured Steelhead Trout

smoked char roe, cucumber and “everything bagel” crumble

Ransom Old Tom Gin, house-made tonic

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Maine Lobster and Lemongrass Bisque

red curry emulsion

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Bandera Quail

dried fig and foie gras stuffing, sage and pine nuts

Pinot Noir, Ransom, Selection, EA Hills, Willamette Valley, OR, 2010

Pinot Noir, Ransom, Cattrall Vineyard, EA Hills, Willamette Valley, OR, 2010

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House Made Garganelli Pasta

Red Wattle pork sugo, foraged mushrooms and aged parmesan

Grenache, Ransom, Rogue Valley, OR, 2010

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Dry Aged Strip

short rib tater tots, gorgonzola dolce, pickled onions and baby radish

Cabernet Franc, Ransom, Rogue Valley, OR, 2010

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Valrohna Chocolate and Cherry Bread Pudding

Armagnac ice cream and walnuts

Blood and Sand - Henry DuYore Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Cherry Heering, Carpano Antica sweet vermouth, orange juice

Cost: $125 per person plus tax & gratuity

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Graham's Tawny Port Century Tasting - Fort Worth, Texas

Saturday, February 16, 2013 from 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Cru
5500 Overton Ridge Blvd, Suite 222
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-361-9999

Cost: $30


100 Years of Port

W. & J. Graham's Century Port Tasting

Saturday, February 16, 6:00pm

Join us and John Linklater, South Central Regional Manager of Premium Port Wines, Inc., for a seated event featuring
W. & J. Graham's 10-Year, 20-Year, 30-Year, and 40-Year Tawny Ports.

John will lead us through a "Century Flight" of the four tawnies and explain what port wines are, where they come from, the differences in types and flavor profiles, and how to evaluate them. The ports will be accompanied by a sampling of chocolate, nuts, and more.

The intimate event will be held in our Tasting Room, with a maximum of 20 participants. It begins at 6:00 pm and will last approximately 45 minutes, so you can incorporate this amazing tasting into your evening's plans.

Reserve your seats now by calling 817-361-9999. Cost is $30 per person.

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Texas vs. The World | Featuring Inwood Estates Vineyards - Fort Worth, Texas

Monday, January 14, 2013 from 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

The Fort Worth Club
306 West 7th Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
800-561-4811

Cost: $50

TEXAS vs. THE WORLD

A VARIETAL SHOWDOWN

January: Tempranillo
Featuring: Inwood Estates Vineyards- A Pioneer in Texas Tempranillo

When you ask the average Texan ‘what do you think of Texas wine?’ you almost always, without exception get one of two responses back. Either they haven’t had any Texas wine worth remembering or they don’t even see it as an option when there is so much “better” wine out there.

The Texas v. The World Tasting is a series that meets every 1st Wednesday and is a head-to-head varietal comparison of wines made in Texas, by Texas grown fruit compared to the same varietal in a wine from another world-class growing area.

Each tasting has a featured winery to co-host each tasting along side of GUSTO. The producer is there to shed light, lead discussions and answer questions about making wine in Texas. GUSTO Sommeliers are there to lead discussion and answer questions on the other world-class wines in the tasting. This tasting is intended be relaxed, social and fun; as well as being great for networking with other wine enthusiasts and professionals.
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TICKET INFORMATION

$50 In Advance
$60 At the door if there is space

Ticket price is inclusive of all the tastings and light food fare for each table.
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This tasting series is produced in partnership with the Texas Wine and Food Consortium(TXWFC); who’s mission is to promote the Texas wine industry through trade collaboration, events, education  and outreach. Join us and support   the Texas wine industry. It’s going to open your eyes about the world-class wines being produced right here in our own background.
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WINE FLIGHTS

Flight 1: Ribera del Duero
1. Fuentespina, Ribera del Duero, ‘Roble’, Joven, Tempranillo, 2009
2. Fuentespina, Ribera del Duero, Seleccion, Tempranillo, 2007
3. Fuentespina, Ribera del Duero, Reserva, Tempranillo, 2005

Flight 2: La Rioja
1. Marqués de Cáceres, Rioja, Crianza, Tempranillo, 2008
2. Marqués de Cáceres, Rioja, Reserva, Tempranillo, 2005
3. Marqués de Cáceres, Rioja, Gran Reserva, Tempranillo, 2004

Flight 3 & 4: Texas Tempranillo
1. Haak Winery, Texas, Reddy Vineyards, Tempranillo, 2012
2. Cap Rock Winery, Texas High Plains, Tempranillo, 2010
3. Hilmy Cellars, Texas High Plains, Tempranillo, 2011
4. Solaro Estate, Texas, Reserve, Tempranillo, 2010
5. Llano Estacado, Texas High Plains, Newsom Vineyard, Cellar Reserve, Tempranillo, 2010
6. Becker Vineyards, Texas High Plains, Reserve, Tempranillo, 2011

Flight 5: Inwood Estates Vineyards
1. Inwood Estates Vineyards, ‘Cornelious’, Tempranillo, 2005
2. Inwood Estates Vineyards, ‘Cornelious’, Tempranillo, 2008
3. Inwood Estates Vineyards, ‘Cornelious’ Reserve, Tempranillo, 2008
4. Inwood Estates Vineyards, ‘Cornelious’, Tempranillo, 2009
5. Inwood Estates Vineyards, ‘Magnus’, 67% Tempranillo/33% Cabernet, 2011 – Barrel Sample -

*WINE FLIGHTS SUBJECT TO CHANGES BASED ON WINE AVAILABILITY

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International Wine Guild - Open House - Fort Worth, Texas

Saturday, January 12, 2013 from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

The Fort Worth Club
306 West 7th Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
817-336-7211

Cost: Free


International Wine Guild - Named a top five wine school in the country by the Wall Street Journal and Food & Wine Magazine. Is having an open house on January 12th, 2013 and is scheduled for an upcoming L1 Wine Seminar on January 19th-20th.

Register @ www.internationalwineguild.com/texas-wine-school

This open house is intended to provide insight on the International Wine Guild, it's courses and approach to wine education.

If you have questions about professional courses this will be a great opportunity to get them answered and to meet the instructor for the course.

A wine school open house wouldn't be complete without wine; so we will be tasting a 2007 Joseph Phelps Insignia.

The open house is FREE to attend but registration is required.

Agenda:

1:15pm- About The Guild

2:00pm - Wine Tasting

2:30 - About the Guild (repeat)

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Sandeman Tawny Port Century Tasting - Fort Worth, Texas

Monday, December 31, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Cru
5500 Overton Ridge Blvd, Suite 222
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-361-9999

Cost: $30

Kick off your New Year's Eve with us. Stop by between 2pm and 9pm for a very special

Tawny Port Century Tasting
Featuring Sandemans 10-, 20-, 30-, and 40-year old Tawny Ports.  Savor a 1-ounce pour of all four, servedwith nuts and chocolate

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New Year's Eve Champagne Tasting - Fort Worth, Texas

Monday, December 31, 2012 from 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Cru
5500 Overton Ridge Blvd, Suite 222
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-361-9999

Cost: $18

Kick off your New Year's Eve with a special tasting of three 2-oz pours of Champagne for only $18.

Champagne
Blanc de Blancs, Brut, and Brut Rosé
   
NV Paul Goerg Blanc de Blancs
Pale yellow in color, with hints of green.  Plentiful and lasting mousse with extremely fine bubbles. A deliciously creamy nose with notes of white fruit such as just ripe peaches and pears.  Attractively crisp and lemony on the palate.  A lasting and delicate smoothness, perfect as an aperitif or to accompany oysters, fish in white mousseline sauce, or a white fish sashimi.  Aged a minimum of 3 years before disgorgement and 4-6 months after disgorgement.


NV Godme Brut Reserve Premier Cru
The NV Brut Premier Cru Reserve is a pretty, focused wine with excellent definition in its aromas and flavors. It shows good balance and plenty of cut on the vibrant finish.. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2014.  55% Chardonnay, 35% Pinot Meunier, 10% Pinot Noir
90 POINTS, ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE

NV Jacques Copinet Brut  Rose
Lively and fresh, with an appealing mix of ripe black cherry puree, crème de cassis, lightly toasted raisin bread and just a touch of rich pastry cream and marzipan. Shows lovely, refined texture throughout. Drink now through 2018. 2,500 cases made.
91 POINTS, WINE SPECTATOR

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Sparkling Wine Tasting - Fort Worth, Texas

Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Cru
5500 Overton Ridge Blvd, Suite 222
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-361-9999

Cost: Free

THIS SATURDAY'S WINE TASTING

(Complimentary)

3-6pm

Bubbly!

This Saturday afternoon we are tasting sparkling wines to kick off the New Year's eve celebrations.

2010 Solletico Prosecco DOC
Italy / Veneto

NV Domaine Ste Michelle Brut
Washington / Columbia Valley

NV Rack & Riddle Brut
California / North Coast

NV Dr L Sparkling Riesling (Sekt)
Germany

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Premium Tasting: Champagne - Fort Worth, Texas

Friday, December 28, 2012 from 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Cru
5500 Overton Ridge Blvd, Suite 222
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-361-9999

Cost: $23 ($17.25 after 5pm)

FRIDAY - SATURDAY - SUNDAY
This Week's PREMIUM FLIGHT:
CHAMPAGNE

We are toasting the last weekend in 2012 with a premium flight featuring bubbly from France's legendary Champagne region.  Enjoy a 2-oz pour of all three wines for only $23.

Premium flights are always eligible for Happy Hour pricing of 25% off, Fridays 5-9pm.

NV Henriot Blanc de Blancs
On the eye: Sparkling, crystalline pale gold with slight green highlights. Abundant effervescence, fine and regular, with fine, delicate bubbles. On the nose: Pure, concentrated and expressive, with floral (honeysuckle, orange flower, linden), fruity (lemon, dried apricot, almond) and pastry aromas, followed by spicy notes. On the palate : The attack is dynamic, full and powerful, with aromas of lightly toasted brioche, quince jelly and acacia honey. The clean, delicious finish develops on a light menthol note and shows excellent length. Champagne Henriot’s Blanc de Blancs is an assemblage of Chardonnay grapes mainly from the Côte des Blancs and village crus: Mesnil sur Oger, Avize, Chouilly, Vertus, Montgueux, Trépail, Epernay and the Vitry region.
93 POINTS, WINE SPECTATOR
91 POINTS, ROBERT PARKER'S WINE ADVOCATE
91 POINTS, STEPHEN TANZER

NV Jacques Copinet Brut
Beautiful burnished gold color. Cream, lemon and white melons. A wonderful balance of power, finesse and wonderful elegance.  75% Chardonnay / 25% Pinot Noir

NV GH Mumm Brut Cordon Rouge
Toast and dried fruit notes mix in this very harmonious dry Champagne, which is full of flavor—dried apricot, candied orange peel, nut and smoke—but still elegant and light-weight. The rich, toasty note lingers on the vibrant finish. 60% Pinot Noir, 30% Chardonnay, 10% Pinot Meunier.  Drink now through 2020.
92 POINTS, WINE SPECTATOR

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Eight Dollar Flight Night: Russian River Valley Trio - Fort Worth, Texas

Thursday, December 27, 2012 from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Cru
5500 Overton Ridge Blvd, Suite 222
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-361-9999

Cost: $8

This Week:

Russian River Valley Trio

Each Thursday 5-9pm, we feature a different flight of wines (2-oz pour of each) for the special price of only $8. Themes change weekly.

This week's flight features a white, a rosé, and a red, all from California's Russian River Valley.

2009 Rodney Strong Reserve Chardonnay

2011 Vision Cellars Rose, Ms Lil's Vineyard

2009 Lime Stone Pinot Noir

Also lots of other reds & whites by the taste, glass or bottle!

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Taste Wines of the Pacific Northwest - Fort Worth, Texas

Saturday, December 22, 2012 from 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Fort Worth, Texas

Grand Cru
5500 Overton Ridge Blvd, Suite 222
Fort Worth, Texas 76132
817-361-9999

Cost: Free

THIS SATURDAY'S WINE TASTING

(Complimentary)

3-6pm

Pacific Northwest
This Saturday afternoon we are tasting wines from Oregon and Washington

2010 Lemelson Dry Riesling
Oregon / Willamette Valley

2010 Waterbrook Melange Blanc
Washington / Columbia Valley

2011 Planet Oregon Pinot Noir by Soter
Oregon

2009 Duck Pond Cabernet Sauvignon
Washington / Columbia Valley

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