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Holiday Wine Dinner 2004

Thursday, December 9th at 7:00 PM
 

History

History of Cabernet

The oldest recorded reference to Cabernet Sauvignon comes from the 18th Century and Chateau Mouton. Baron de Brane ripped up the white varieties and planted a red variety called Vidure. Vidure comes from the French words Vigne Dure or hardy vine in reference to the tough nature of Cabernet Sauvignon. The name is still used today in some parts of the Bordeaux where over 50% of the Merdoc and Graves districts are planted to Cabernet Sauvignon. The massive spread of Cabernet Sauvignon came in the 1800’s when it was used to replant the phylloxera ravaged vineyards of Europe.

Cabernet Sauvignon berries are small, spherical with black, thick and very tough skin. This toughness makes the grapes resistant to disease and able to withstand autumn rains. It is a late season ripener.

The vines themselves are vigorous and do best in well-drained soils. All vines do their best in well drained soils, but Cabernet Sauvignon will not survive in poorly drained soils. The small berries have a high pip and skin to pulp ratio and if not treated gently during the early winemaking process can give very harsh and tannic wines.

And Cabernet Sauvignon loves oak. Lots of tannins and often high alcohol contents react well to slow wood maturation. Cabernet Sauvignon can be aged in new oak for anywhere up to a year to produce spectacular results. Try this with a Chardonnay and you’ll end up with lots of oak and very little grape flavor.

Menu

Steininger Sekt (Sparkling Wine) 2003
Grilled Shrimp and Scallops
with lemongrass and saffron sauce

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Cabernet Sauvignon #1_________
Roasted Duck Breast
with grilled vegetables with balsamic vinegar and olive oil

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Cabernet Sauvignon #2_________
Braised Rack of Lamb
with baby eggplant, pearl onions and zucchini ravioli served in tomato sauce

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Cabernet Sauvignon #3_________
Cabernet Sauvignon #4_________
Grilled Beef Tenderloin
kohlrabi ragout, fingerling potato and cabernet sauce

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Chocolate Bread Pudding

 

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Join us for Dinner

5-course Special Dinner

Raimund will create the most fitting match to each of the featured wines. We are looking forward to having you as a guest at this very special evening.

$69.00 per person

(tax & tip included)

Limited seating available

Please call to make reservations

We are looking  forward to having a great evening with you!

Raimund & Crew