Who doesn’t like a nice glass of wine or four after a long week of work? Here are some upcoming opportunities for Arizona oenophiliacs to have some amazing wine-inspired experiences.
Morton’s & Duckhorn Vineyards
Try an unforgettable evening full of exquisite Morton’s cuisine paired perfectly with the finest Duckhorn Vineyards wine.
PASSED APPETIZERS
Prosciutto Wrapped Figs
Herbed Goat Cheese, Black Pepper Honey
Hackleback Caviar Blinis
Crème Fraiche, Chives
Duck Rillettes & Burrata Cream Crostini
Roasted Winter Vegetables, Hazelnuts
Duckhorn Vineyards, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2018
SEAFOOD
Maine Lobster Avocado Salad
Hearts of Palm, Bosc Pears, Tarragon Vinaigrette Duckhorn Vineyards, Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 2017
AMUSE BOUCHE
Parmesan Panna Cota
Marinated Mediterranean Olives, Balsamic Glaze, Parmesan Crisp Goldeneye, Pinot Noir, Anderson Valley, 2016
BEEF COURSE
SRF Gold Manhattan Steak
Roasted Maitake Mushrooms, Truffle Parsnip Puree, Red Wine Demi Duckhorn Vineyards, Merlot, Napa Valley , 2016 Duckhorn Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley, 2016 SRF Wagyu Ribeye Cap Roasted Garlic Cream, Citrus Herb Gremolata Paraduxx, Proprietary Red, Napa Valley, 2016
CHEESE COURSE
Assorted Farmstead Cheeses
Bacon Onion Jam, Honeycomb, Crisp Prosciutto Cigars, Flatbread Crackers Duckhorn Vineyards, “The Discussion”, Red Wine, Napa Valley, 2015
Cost: $175 + tax Per Person. Inclusive of gratuity
Date And Time: Sat, Oct 26, 2019, 6:30 PM
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Location: Morton’s The Steakhouse – Scottsdale, 15233 N. Kierland Boulevard, Scottsdale, AZ 85254
LDV Winery
What better place to host a signing featuring a book all about Arizona wines than at LDV Winery Tasting Room? On September 26 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Author Christina Barrueta will be onsite to sign copies of the newly released Arizona Wine: A History of Perseverance & Passion, which unveils the untold story of Arizona wine including its pioneer winemakers and visionaries that are transforming Arizona into the country’s newest wine region one bottle at a time.
For more information, visit www.ldvwinery.com.
Ritz-Carlton Wine Dinner
The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain and its award-winning culinary team will lend support to a major non-profit program next month, as CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar presents a one-of-a-kind epicurean Wine Dinner with net proceeds to benefit the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk.
The multi-course dining extravaganza will pair resort chefs’ most dreamed-of menu creations with five coveted wines from France, with the chefs donning pink chef coats designed for this special occasion and to be worn for the entire breast cancer awareness month of October.
A maximum of 30 tickets will be available for the intimate October 3 Wine Dinner, with the following menu to be presented on the CORE Terrace by Executive Chef Emily Dillport and her team.
Amuse Bouche
Prickly Pear Cactus Amuse
First Course
Poached Shellfish with Caviar, Mount Rose Apples, Sea Beans and Tomato Water
Wine: Margaine Champagne Brut Rosé
Second Course
Fig with Speck Ham, Wild Fennel Confit, Goat’s Milk and Honey
Wine: Domaine Franz Chagnoleau Mâcon-Villages “Clos Saint Pancras”
Third Course
Lobster Tail with Barrel Cactus Beurre Blanc and Mesquite Tuile
Wine: Daniel Chotard Sancerre
Fourth Course
Duck Breast with Croquette, Kohlrabi Purée and Cherry Gel
Wine: Mongeard-Mugneret Bourgogne Rouge
Fifth Course
Beef Cheek with Blackberry Mole and Cholla Buds
Wine: Paul Jaboulet Aîné “Le Grand Pompée” Saint-Joseph
Dessert
Milk Chocolate Rocher, Hazelnut Crunch, Mandarin Orange Sorbet, Praline Mousse
Dessert Wine to be announced
WHAT: The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain Wine Dinner Supporting ASC’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk
WHEN: Thursday, October 3, 2019. 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Reception, 6:45 p.m. Dinner
WHERE: Core Wine Terrace at CORE Kitchen & Wine Bar, The Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain, 15000 N. Secret Springs Drive, Marana, Arizona
PRICE: $250 USD per person plus tax and gratuity. All net proceeds to be donated to breast cancer support causes.
RESERVE: 520-572-3401. Seating is limited to 30 guests.
Arizona Culinary Institute
Beginning Sept. 19, the Arizona Culinary Institute invites wine lovers to join its popular wine tasting series in Fall/Winter 2019. Each month the Institute will feature a wine tasting menu with four courses and a flight of wines carefully paired with the food. These multi-course monthly wine tasting events have been artfully crafted by Management Instructor Kristina Ferro and Chef Instructor James West, both of whom teach Advanced Restaurant Operations to upper-level students at Arizona Culinary Institute. The evenings will be executed by the students of ACI as they learn Fine Dining Service, Wine and Food Pairing and the Culinary Brigade System during their final semester at ACI. Tickets to these memorable evenings are limited and sell out fast, so don’t delay.
