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Superfinds Wine Dinner



QPR?
Quality:Price Ratio! Wines that show exceptional value at all price points, earn the admiring moniker that wine geeks call "Quality-Price Ratio" or, for short, "QPR." If you look at our chart (c'mon, it hasn't been that long since Algebra, has it?), you'll see two lines coming out in the high "Q" area: one that's expensive and one that's not! For this dinner, we are focusing on what we call the "Superfind": really inexpensive wines that taste great, go very well with food, and have earned high marks or the respect of the wine press. Oh, and did we forget to mention the retail prices of all of our wines? $10! That's right. Look at the menu-a "Rothschild" Cab for $10? A California Chard for $10?

We are please to present Abby Miller of Vintage Wine Distributor and a specially paired "Southern-Inspired, Fresh from the Farm" menu from Grovewood's award-winning kitchen. A complimentary recipe book of the dishes served (but adapted for the home kitchen) will be presented. All wines will be available to add to your collection at State Minimum Retail Pricing ($10!!), with case discounts (10%)available.

Superfind Wine

Food Course

Lucky Star Chardonnay 2008 (California)
Wine Spectator "Best Value""
Fresh, clean and vibrant, with tasty pear, melon, citrus and spice flavors that are full-bodied, ending with a rich aftertaste. Very impressive. Drink now." (06/10)
Even with all the stars aligned, good wine does not happen by accident. A lot of hard work, dedication and inspiration went into this more-than-fairly-priced wine. Grapes were harvested during cooler night and morning hours to highlight the crisp, balanced fruit flavors. A portion of the blend went through malolactic fermentation, adding a rich component. A splash of Sauvignon Blanc was added for aromatic, floral notes and complexity. Ripe golden apple and Anjou pear flavors are balanced by citrus notes and a smooth, creamy finish.

Sweet corn soup with heirloom tomato garnish

Casal Garcia Vinho Verde 2009 (Portugal)
The name Vinho Verde, green wine, has nothing to do with the color of the wine but rather with its age. These are young wines, to be drunk in their salad days, and are usually bottled after only four or five months. The appellation Vinho Verde covers a large region in northwest Portugal between the river Minho to the north and the river Douro to the south. The soil is mostly granite based and the climate relatively mild. This wine is almost translucent in color, and has a subtle peachy nose. On the palate, it delivers a lot of flavor along with some fizz. It's semi-dry with nectarine-like flavors.

Wilted spinach and bacon salad with crispy egg

Estimulo Sauvigon Blanc 2009 (Mendoza, Argentina)
A delightful and inexpensive Sauvignon Blanc from the foothills of the Andes. Herbal and citrusy in the aromas and flavors. Very pretty, with refreshing, lemony notes. The fruit-centered entrance on the palate is followed by a marked acidity, which accentuates its clean and fresh feel.

Fried Chicken with Vidalia onion compote

Oxford Landing GSM 2007 (Australia)
Oxford Landing was established in 1958 and named after a nearby site on the Murray River where drovers once grazed and watered sheep on the long journey to Adelaide from northern pastoral properties. In the 10 years since the first wines were released, Oxford Landing has forged a reputation as a quality producer of vibrant, characteristically Australian wines - wines that are a true expression of the vineyards in which they were made. With bright magenta and crimson hues, the Oxford Landing GSM displays aromas of fragrant raspberry and plums with hints of licorice and spice. The raspberries, red cherries and spice from the Grenache are enhanced by the licorice, plum, and dark fruit flavors from the Shiraz, creating a rich and succulent palate. Chalky Mourvedre tannins compliment the fruit flavors of the Grenache and Shiraz, and provide structure with a slightly savory finish.

Pork Tenderloin, molasses mustard glaze, with Summer Squash Gratin

Los Vascos Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (Colchagua Valley, Chile)
Under the ownership of Domaines Barons de Rothschild, proprietors of Château Lafite, this winery makes suave red wines in an Old World style. 88 points, Josh Raynolds (Mar/Apr 10)Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar"Deep red. Smoky aromas of cherry pit, plum, tobacco and rose. Supple and sweet on entry, then firmer in the middle, offering juicy redcurrant and cherry flavors and soft acidity. Finishes with gentle tannins and an echo of plum. "

Flank Steak with Popcorn Fried Okra

Coffee or Tea

Housemade Moon Pie Ice Cream Sundaes


Wednesday, August 25, 2010
6:30 p.m.
$39 per person
(tax and gratuity will be added to final bill)


By Reservation Only
(216) 531-4900