2 Angels’ Wine Dinners this Month!

 February is a fantastic month for wine dinners and winemaker’s visits!  February 2nd we are starting with a 2 Angels Wine Dinners – 2 of them before Valentine’s Day!  

So grab your sweetie and pick a date to come out for a fun night of wine and food!

February 2 6pm - Blue Adobe Grill – Mesa   www.blueadobegrille.com
144 N. Country Club   Mesa  AZ
480-962-1000

The Blue Adobe Chef will be creating some off the menu dishes to pair with the new 2 Angels Central Coast Chardonnay, 2 Angels Divinity GSM Blend, 2 Angels Petite Sirah & the new Angel’s Secret Zinfandel.  Wines from the Lake Country California Appellation – High Valley comes the 2 Angel’s wines.  Created by Robert Pepi Jr. These wines are very pleasing on the palate.  Never over done just all the right characteristics with layers of fruit and flavors always varietally correct.

2/3/2010 – Update about dinner – it was amazing!  Wonderful Pairings!  I completely forgot to take a picture of the Tenderloin Stroganoff – it was simply so beautiful I dug right in! 

The wines were all well received with the 2 Angels Divinity Red Blend – GSM was the crowd favorite.  It was paired with the Porcini Mushroom Enchilada in a  Coffee  and Chocolate Mole Sauce – delicious! 

 The 2 Angels Chardonnay was paired with the Pan Seared Scallop on Arugula tossed with Mango Chardonnay vinaigrette with port wine syrup and cilantro oil.

Again too excited over the Banan Fosters Bread Pudding with Butter Rum Sauce and ice cream that was paired with the 2 Angels Petite Sirah that I again failed in my picture taking abilities!  So sorry – but trust me it was beautiful and delicious. 

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February 12 – 6pm  - The Grille @ Eagle Mountain Golf

14915 E. Eagle Mountain Parkway
Fountain Hills, AZ  85268

The Perfect Treat for your Sweetheart!

Join us for this fabulous menu paired perfectly with the Two Angel’s Wines from Lake County, CA

1st Course
Arugula and Roasted Fruit Salad
2 ANGEL’S SAUVINGNON BLANC

 2nd Course
Beef Tenderloin Crustinis w/Caramelized onions and Blue Cheese Butter
2 ANGEL’S PETITE SIRAH

 3rd Course
Pan-seared Halibut Picatta w/Artichoke Orzo
2 ANGEL’S CHARDONNAY

 4th Course
Black Cherry and Pepper crusted Pork Chops w/Sweet corn cakes
2 ANGEL’S DIVINITY RED – MERITAGE

 5th Course
Baked stuffed apples w/cinnamon-chocolate sauce
ANGEL’S SECRET ZINFANDEL

$42.95 per person

Not including gratuity and taxes

More Information at:

http://www.eaglemtn.com/sites/courses/layout11.asp?id=583&page=50146

Update on the Chilean Wine Dinner Featuring Terrapura

 

Sorry for the Quality – Cell Phone Pictures!!

We had 40 Wine Fans show up for our Chilean Wine dinner at Romeo’s Euro Cafe in Gilbert.  Fantastic people and wonderful food.  Thanks to all that came out!

Favorite Wines were the Terrapura Sauvignon Blanc and the Terrapura Carmenere! The Lamb, paired with the Carmenere, was perfectly cooked with just the right amount of herbs. Romeo’s is not just a little cafe it is a little slice of heaven on main road in Gilbert. Stop in and see them, you won’t be sorry!

Off their regular menu I would recommend the Sherry Cranberry Pork – ask for a glass of Carmenere with it!

Arcadia Farms – Scottsdale

Looking for a New Hot Spot for a summer evening in Scottsdale Arizona?

I found it! Arcadia Farms is now serving dinner Wednesday – Saturday beginning at 5pm.

We all love to lunch at Arcadia but try it in the evening. Elegant ambiance amazing food and yes their wine list is full of fun featured wines such as:

New Age White - Argentina – Try it as the refreshing cocktail “Tincho” – the wine is poured of ice with a squeeze of lime. Start with this refreshing cooler!

Simonsig Chenin Blanc - South Africa’s Super Quaffing Wine. Refreshing with Cheese plate or Raspberry Salad.

Elsa Torrontes – Argentina’s answer to a Pinot Grigio and more flavors!  A must pairing with the Fresh Raspberry Salad.

Elsa Chardonnay – full on the fruit and light on the oak. Perfect with the Mustard Roasted Herb Chicken.
Pillar Box White - Pleasant Blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdelho from Australia. Pair this wine with their Artisanal Cheese Plate or Roasted Herb Chicken.

Pillar Box Red – Best Buy and 90pts! – Try it with their Braised Short Ribs.

Gran Rojo Tempranillo -Spain completely recommend with the Pan Seared Salmon Filet.

Vino Dei Fratelli Montepulciano D’Abruzzo – Italy would be delicious with any Cheese tray and stands up well with the Beef Tenderloin.

And get there from 5pm – 6:30pm to enjoy BTG pricing of $5!

Arcadia Farms is proud to serve local organically grown ingredients in all recipes!  So call your friends and meet of a fun night out and then let me know!  You are going to be hooked on this place!

Find them at:  7014 E. First Avenue. Scottsdale. AZ. 85251

or:  www.arcadiafarmscafe.com 

Enjoy! ~  Jill

Fun Wine Dinner – Arizona

Ran into an old friend that works for Flemmings Restuarant at Park West Peoria Arizona. They are hosting a Wine Dinner featuring Mick Fleetwood Riesling & Doobie Red. Food looks amazing with Groovy Goat chees & Oven Dried Tomato Crostini matched with Double Platinum Champagne Cocktail – and that is just to start! Rockin Shrimp, Killer Filet Mignon and more all of $55 a person. Two Dates: Tuesday March 10th and Friday March 13 – 6:30pm.
Find out more at: www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Tell Jenny I sent you!

I knew Doobie Red Wine was produced by long time Doobie Brother’s Manager Bruce Cohn at his Br Cohn Winery in Sonoma. But I didn’t know the wine was created as a tribute to Doobie Brother’s drummer Keith Knudsen and the proceeds from Doobie Red benefit the National Veterans Foundation.   Very Cool!

I have not had this little wine but the dinner sounds like a terrific bargain to invite a few friends to and enjoy some wine conversation.

If you go let me know!