May 17th, 2012 Meet the Brewmaster at Whole Foods Market - Plano
Meet brewmaster Craig Mycoskie from Fort Worth's Rahr Brewery. Thurs, 17-May, 4-7p, free. Whole Foods Market Plano, 2201 Preston Road (at Park), Plano, TX 75093. 972.612.6729
May 27th, 2012 Wine & Cheese Pairing Class at Mozzarella Company
Learn to pair wine and cheese with cheesemaker Paula Lambert and wine expert John Bratcher in a unique setting where all questions are answered, Tues, 27-May, 6:30-8:30p, $50. Reserve: 214.741.4072. Mozzarella Company, 2944 Elm Street, Dallas (Deep Ellum) TX 75226
May 24th, 2012 Domaine Serene Wine Dinner at Grace Chef Blaine Staniford invites you to a five-course dinner featuring six Domaine Serene wines Thurs, 24-May. Reception 6:30p, seated dinner 7p, $195, plus tax/gratuity. MenuGrace, 777 Main Street (between 6th and 7th), Fort Worth TX 76102, valet parking available. To reserve advance payment is requested: 817.877.3388
May 23rd, 2012 Ribera del Duero Wine Tasting Class at Wine² - Denton
Learn about Spain's Ribera del Duero wine region with Wine²'s Brook E. Ray Wed, 23-May, 7p, $18. Wine²,
110 W. Oak St. A, Denton TX 76201. Reserve: 940.384.9463
May 23rd, 2012 Five-course Chef Dinner with Kyle McClelland at Scardello Artisan Cheese
Cheese focused dinner Wed, 23-May, 7:30p, $55 (drinks additional) with Kyle McClelland. Purchase ticket online. Scardello Artisan Cheese, 3511 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas TX 75219. 214.219.1300
May 21st, 2012 Rosenblum Cellars Zinfandel Tasting at Sigel's - Greenville
Complimentary tasting with winemaker John Kane of Rosenblum Cellars. Mon, 21-May, 5-7p, includes Chardonnay Cuvee 09, Cabernet Sauvignon Cuvee 09,
Zinfandel Cuvee NV, Syrah Cuvee 09,
Petite Sirah Heritage Clones 08 (Contra Costa), Zinfandel Harris Kratka 08 (Alexander Valley), Zinfandel Maggie's Reserve 09 (Sonoma), Zinfandel Rockpile Road 08 (Dry Creek). Sigel's Greenville, 5757 Greenville Avenue, Dallas TX. Please reserve online or phone David Waddington 214.739.4012.
May 21st, 2012 Summertime...and the Livin' is Easy Class at Molto Formaggio
Michael Perlmeter presents lighter fare paired with warm weather wines and spirits: a traditional French aperitif paired with a perfect summertime salad; a pairing from Spain, one of the warmest climates in Europe; and a dinner cordial and appropriate
cheese pairing from Italy. Mon, 21-May 6:30p, $75 per couple, includes one gift bag per couple with a bottle of wine, cheese, and one other product. Molto Formaggio, Highland Park Village Shopping Center (SW corner Preston & Mockingbird), 68 Highland Park Village, Dallas TX 75205, Advance reservation required: 214.526.0700
May 18th, 2012 Damilano Wine Tasting at Jimmy's
Fri, 18-May, 6:30-8p, $25 + tax includes tastes of Langhe Arneis, Barbera d'Alba, Barolo Cannubi, Barolo Lecinquevigne, and Nebbiolo Marghe, with a large antipasti spread and sausages. Check-in begins at 6:15 p.m. Reservation required: 214.823.6180. Jimmy's Food Store, 4901 Bryan, Dallas.
May 17th, 2012 Tour de Fromage Finale: Switzerland v. West Coast Class at Scardello's
The final round of Rich Rogers' bracketed competition between major cheese-producing areas features a blind tasting of cheeses from Switzerland vs. the USA's West Coast. Thurs, 17-May, 7p, $30, includes beverages, reserve online. Scardello Artisan Cheese, 3511 Oak Lawn Avenue, Dallas TX 75219. 214.219.1300
May 15th, 2012 Domaines Paul Mas Tasting at Classic Wine Storage, Southlake Off the Vine presents a tasting of Domaines Paul Mas wines, guided by export manager Jean de Castelnau. Tues, 15-May, 7p, $20 plus tax. Off the Vine, 324 S. Main St., Grapevine TX 76051. Advance reservation required: 817.421.1091. Tasting location: Classic Wine Storage, 525 South Nolen Street, Suite 200, Southlake
May 12th, 2012 Summer Sparkling Wine Tasting at WineTastic Terri Burney's signature event: a tasting of more than 20 bubbly wines including Cava from Spain, Prosecco from Italy and sparkling wines from the U.S., Thurs, 10-May 7-10p, repeated on Sat, 12-May, 4-7p. $40, includes a selection of cheeses and hors d'oeuvres. Reserve: 214.559.8910. WineTastic, 4140 Lemmon Ave., Ste 130, Dallas, TX 75219. 214.559.8910
May 10th, 2012 Beer and Cheese Pairing Class at Mozzarella Company
Guided tasting of 6-8 beer and cheese pairings with Mark Monfrey and cheesemaker Paula Lambert, approximately 2 hours. Thurs, 10-May, 6:30-8:30p, $50. Mozzarella Company, 2944 Elm Street (Deep Ellum), Dallas TX 75226. Reserve: 214.741.4072
May 9th, 2012 Arista Winery Tasting at The Wine Therapist
James Jordan presents a tasting of wines from Arista Winery with proprietor Mark McWilliams, Russian River Pinot Noir specialist, Wed, 9-May, 6-8p, $5. The Wine Therapist, 1810 Skillman at LaVista (Lakewood), Dallas, TX 75206. Please reserve: email winetherapist [dot] info [at] gmail [dot] com or call 214.821.9463
May 7th, 2012 Off the Vine Cougar Crest Tasting at Classic Wine Storage
Mon, 7-May, 7p, $20 plus tax, includes tasting guided by Cougar Crest winemaker Deborah Hansen accompanied by an assortment of cheese, bread, fruit and chocolate. Location: Classic Wine Storage, 525 South Nolen, Suite 200, Southlake. Reservation required: 817.421.1091. Off The Vine, 324 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051, 817.421.1091
May 6th, 2012 Taste of the World at Union Station
Tasting of Dallas Wine and Food Festival's award-winning wines and restaurant sampling benefits the Dallas Farmers Market, Sun, 6-May, 5:30-8p. $75 at the door ($70 online. Taste fine cuisine from Dallas-Fort Worth and the largest array of gold-medal winning wines available in Dallas. 2012 printable wine list (33 pages). Union Station, 400 S. Houston Street, Dallas TX 75202. Valet, surface parking, and DART rail available.
May 4th, 2012 Texas Salute! at Dallas Farmers Market
Fri, 4-May, 6-8p, $35 ($30 online), free surface parking. Local wine and food producers, growers and purveyors. Dallas Morning News food and wine editor Cathy Barber serves as honorary host for the Western chic and casual Friday evening event. Dallas Farmers Market Outdoor Plaza & Shed No. 2, 1010 S. Pearl Expressway, Dallas TX 75201
May 3rd, 2012 Rising Stars Chefs' Dinner at The Nasher
Five-course winemaker's dinner, Thurs, 3-May, 6:30p reception; 7p dinner, $125 includes tax and gratuity. Reserve online, limited seating: Dallas Wine and Food Festival Rising Star Chefs' Dinner. Dinner location: The Nasher Sculpture Center, 2001 Flora Street, Dallas, Texas 75201, 214.871.3200
May 1st, 2012 Sigel's Benchmark Pinot Noir Tasting at Park City Club
Tues, 1-May, 5:30-8p, $40 includes appetizers and 40 Pinot Noirs to be tasted, tax and gratuity. Location: Park City Club, 5956 Sherry Lane, Suite 1700, Dallas. Advance reservation required through Sigel's: Randy McLaughlin or Jasper Russo 214.350.1271
April 29th, 2012 Trinity Hall Pub Quiz and Sherlock Screening
With Bill Young of KERA, a Sherlock-themed pub quiz trivia night and a preview screening of Sherlock, Series 2. Wear a scarf all night and Marius will take 10% off your bill. Trinity Hall Irish Pub, 5321 E. Mockingbird Lane #250 (NE corner Mockingbird/75), Dallas, TX, 75206. Info: 214.887.3600
April 26th, 2012 James Beard Preview Dinner featuring Palmaz Winery at the Gaylord Texan Old Hickory Steakhouse Barrel Room
Executive Chef Joanne Bondy prepares an Argentinian menu previewing her upcoming October 2012 James Beard House Dinner in New York, featuring Palmaz Winery Thurs, 26-Apr. Reception 6:30p and dinner 7p with Florencia Palmaz, $140 plus tax/gratuity. Reserve: 817.778.2000
April 14th, 2012 Drink Dallas: Dallas Wine Trail Spring Tasting
Dallas winemakers Benjamin Calais, Calais Winery; Lee Foster Fuqua, Fuqua Winery; Dan Gatlin, Inwood Estates and Times Ten Cellars's Kert Platner, Rob Wilson and Chris Lawler present a Dallas Wine Trail tasting Sat, 14-Apr, 11a-5p, $45, in advance, includes a free bottle of wine at Times Ten Cellars,
a souvenir 19.5 ounce Bordeaux crystal Dallas Wine Trail wine glass, food pairings at each winery, and a Dallas Wine Trail map. Participants may choose to start either at Inwood Estates Winery or at Calais Winery. At check in, you will be given a tasting ticket and Dallas Wine Trail wine glass, and you must have your Tasting Ticket at each winery.
March 27th, 2012 Bouchaine Vineyards Winemaker Dinner at The Grape
Hosted by Mike Richmond, winemaker for Bouchaine. Chef Brian Luscher pairs 3 courses with Bouchaine wines Tues, 27-Mar, reservations start at 5:30p, $48 plus tax/gratuity. The Grape, 2808 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Reservations: 214.828.1981.
March 23rd, 2012 Stag's Leap Wine Cellars Winemaker Dinner at Pappas Bros. Steakhouse
With special guest Nicki Pruss, Fri, 23-Mar, 7p, $175 plus tax/gratuity. Reservation required: 214.366.2000. Pappas Bros. Steakhouse, 10477 Lombardy Lane, Dallas TX 75220
March 22nd, 2012 Four Fabulous Winemakers Wine Dinner at Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House
With Scott Kelly, Estancia Winery; Clay Brock, Wild Horse Winery; Joel Peterson, founder, Ravenswood Winery; and Gary Midyette, Robert Mondavi Winery. Thurs, 22-Mar, 6:30p, $89 plus tax/service charge, includes reception and five course winetasting dinner prepared by chef Robert Chamberlain. Chamberlain's Steak and Chop House, 5330 Belt Line Road, Dallas, 75254. 972.934.2467
March 21st, 2012 Off the Vine Tasting at Classic Wine Storage Andy Frankel of Vineyard Brands guides tasting of Perrin et Fils wines Wed, 21-Mar, 7p, $20 plus tax, reservation required: 817.421.1091. Location: Classic Wine Storage, 525 South Nolen Street, Suite 200, Southlake. Off the Vine, 324 S. Main Street, Grapevine, TX 76051. 817.421.1091
March 16th, 2012 Wine Down at Sunset Winery
Sat, 16-Mar, 5:30-10p, come-and-go wine down potluck on the deck or in the barrel room, depending on the weather. The only cost is for the wine, by the glass or bottle. Sunset Winery, 1535 S. Burleson Blvd., Burleson, TX 76028. Southbound from Fort Worth Sunset Winery is on the east service road to I-35W, about 10 minutes south of I-20. Northbound from Alvarado, Sunset Winery is on the east service road to I-35W, about 8 minutes north of US Highway 67 at Alvarado. Call ahead: 817.426.1141
March 14th, 2012 August Briggs Wine Tasting at Sigel's Addison
Meet August Briggs Winery proprietor/winemaker Jesse Inman. Wines to be tasted include Chardonnay Carneros Leveroni '10, Pinot Meunier Napa '08, Pinot Noir Dijon Clones '08, Zinfandel Napa Old Vines '09, Charbono Napa '07, Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma Monte Rosso '07. Wed, 14-Mar, 5-7p, at Sigel's Addison, 15003 Inwood Road. Free; please reserve online or phone Chris Stokes at 972.387.9873
February 29th, 2012 Bo and Heidi Barrett Wine Tasting at Sigel's Greenville
Meet winemakers Bo & Heidi Barrett, tasting and bottle signing, Wed, 29-Feb, 5-6p, complimentary. Chateau Montelena wines to be tasted: Chardonnay 2009 (90st), Zinfandel 2009, Cabernet Sauvignon Estate 08 (93-95rp).
La Sirena wine to be tasted: Moscato Azul 2011, Pirate TreasuRed 2009 (92rp), Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 (93rp). Please RSVP to David Waddington or Ben Coyle by phoning 214.739.4012. Sigel's, 5757 Greenville Avenue, Dallas
February 29th, 2012 Pours from Portugal Chef's Come-As-You-Are Wine Dinner at The Grape
Three course dinner hosted by Ashley LeGrow of Glazers Domaines & Estates, Wed, 29-Feb. Reservations begin at 5:30p, $48 plus tax/gratuity.
The Grape, 2808 Greenville Ave, Dallas, TX 75206. Complimentary valet parking. Reservations: 214.828.1981
February 27th, 2012 The Italian Wine Guy at Jimmy's Food Store Alfonso Cevola presents three day-trip destinations from Florence and their distinctive wines Mon, 27-Feb, check-in 6:15pm. $27 includes a large antipasta buffet, sausages and tastes of Cecchi Castello Montauto Vernaccia di San Gimignano, Aia Vecchia Vermentino, Maremma; Terre di Talamo Tempo Morellino di Scansano, Castello Banfi Rosso di Montalcino, Baroncini Fontelellera Vino Nobile di Montepulciano, Fattoria Selvapiana Chianti Rufina, Il Borro Pian di Nova. Reserve: paul [at] jimmysfoodstore [dot] com or phone 214.823.6180. Jimmy's Food Store, 4901 Bryan (at Fitzhugh), Dallas TX 75206
Passport France at Central Market - all locations Wed., May 9th - Tues., May 22nd, 2012
Winemakers, chefs, French breads, patisserie, charcuterie, fromage, and other regional products and special events. In the wine and beer department, meet and greet winemakers and sample French wine, complimentary.
~ PATRICE OLIVON, program director of culinary arts, L'Academie de Cuisine, Gaithersburg, MD A Taste of Provence:
Wednesday, May 9, Dallas Lovers French Regional Favorites: The South of France:
Saturday, May 12, Fort Worth
Sunday, May 13, Plano
~ THOMAS HENRIOT, managing director, Champagne Henriot, Reims, France; Bouchard Père & Fils, Beaune, France; William Fèvre, Chablis, France; Villa Ponciago, Fleurie, France Begin with a Bit of Bubbly:
Friday, May 11, Fort Worth
Saturday, May 12, Dallas Lovers
~ BRUNO DAVAILLON, executive chef, Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek, Dallas, TX Regional French Favorites: The Loire Valley:
Tuesday, May 15, Southlake
Wednesday, May 16, Dallas Lovers
~ ANNE WILLAN, cookbook author and founder of LaVarenne cooking school, Burgundy, now based in Santa Monica, CA Discover the Food and Wine of France:
Friday, May 18, Dallas Lovers
IntoWine.com's Top 100 - a good read
100 most influential people in the U.S. wine industry 2012: a list assembled by Michael Cervin.
AIWF / Dallas Farmers Market Friends Spring 2012 Chef’s Cooking Class Series
Local chefs demonstrate their favorite dishes inspired by produce fresh from the market. Location: Classes are held in the demonstration kitchen on the second floor of the Dallas Farmers Market Resource Center, 1010 S. Pearl Street, Dallas. Date/Time: Saturdays, April 7th through May 5th, 2012, 11:30am-1pm. Doors open 11 am.
Cost: Each class is $25 with a reservation and $30 at the door, space permitting. A 5-class package is available for $110, and group rates are available for 10 people or more. Information: 214.653.8088 How to reserve: Mail check or money order payable to AIWF with reservation form to Cooking Class, c/o AIWF, P. O. Box 12384, Dallas TX 75225, or reserve online.
Reservations will be held at the door for each class. Individual cancellations require one week advance notice.
The Dallas Farmers Market Chef’s Cooking Class Series is sponsored by The American Institute of Wine & Food (AIWF) and the Dallas Farmers Market Friends. For information, please call 214.653.8088.
- Richard Silverston, April 2012
Topics include:
~ The reasons behind going biodynamic
~ The impact biodynamics has had on the vineyard
~ Josmeyer response to biodynamic naysayers
~ Josmeyer blends and wines of terroir
~ Josmeyer response to the "natural wine" movement
~ A guided tasting
View a core curriculum webinar, the Viticultural History of the Rhône, here.
- DallasWine.com, March 2012
GO TEXAN WineCast
Texas: 5th largest wine producing state in the nation More than 170 wineries More than 280 commercial vineyards Texas' wine and wine grape industry: $1.35 billion
Moshin Vineyards Winemaker Dinner at Restaurant AVA in Rockwall - Thursday, March 15th, 2012, at 7:30pm
Meet Rick and Amber Moshin, proprietors of Moshin Vineyards, at Restaurant AVA. Five courses prepared by Randall Copeland and Nathan Tate will be paired with Moshin wines:
Menu
Vanilla-Lime Marinated Gulf Shrimp, Caramelized Hearts of Palm, Pineapple
Moshin Sauvignon Blanc Granita
Moshin Sauvignon Blanc
Spring Pea Ravioli and Crispy Sweetbreads
Smokey Pork Broth, Crispy Sweetbread, Pickled Black Trumpets
Moshin Chardonnay
The not-for-profit group provides education and professional support to women beginning their careers in the fields of food, beverage and hospitality. All funds raised are used to provide scholarships and endowments.
Location: Union Station, 400 S. Houston Street in Downtown Dallas Date/Time: Sunday, March 4th, 2012, 5-8pm Cost: $50 Attire: Business casual Reserve: online
- Richard Silverston, March 2012
Wine and Chocolate Dinner at The Adolphus with DallasChocolate.org Feb. 14, 2012
The Adolphus and DallasChocolate.org present Romancing The Adolphus Wine & Chocolate Dinner Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at The Adolphus featuring Alan McClure of Patric Chocolate
and Stuart Henry, winemaker, Ravenswood Winery. $125, includes tax, gratuity, and parking.
To reserve call 214.651.3637 or email pfenner [at] adolphus.com.
