Jim-We decided on Arrezzo for Thurs. The wine is not Piedmont and not Tuscany. Everything else goes. The players are Bob, Betsy, Ruth and Lori. Bob will call today for a reservation. We don't have a back up plan. Lori
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Date: Tue, 17 Apr 2007 11:35:43 -0500
From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu>
To: wine(a)thebarn.com
Subject: [wine] Barbera at Arezzo
Date: Wed, 11 Oct 2006 12:52:29 -0500
From: "Jim L. Ellingson" <jellings(a)me.umn.edu>
To: wine(a)thebarn.com
Greetings,
The group is going to Arezzo, 6:30 on Thursday.
Vin du jour is Other Italian i.e. not from Tuscany,
not from Piedmont.
> on 6/12/06 5:46 PM, Jim L. Ellingson at jellings(a)me.umn.edu wrote:
>
> > Greetings,
> >
Bob will make the reservation for 8.
Can adjust up or down as needed.
> >
> > Bob has negotiated a $5 per person charge in
> > leu of corkage. Menu is on line. Wine list is not on line....
> >
> > Prices are reasonable, w/ $10-12 pizza and most entrees (Primi) under $20.
> >
> >> Who
Bob
Betsy
Ruth
Lori
Jim
Russ
> >
> > Arezzo Ristorante
> > 612 285-7444
> > 5057 France Ave S, Minneapolis, 55410
> > www.arezzo-ristorante.com
A sampling of great Italian dessert wines
Leslie Brenner
April 18, 2007
Many great Italian dessert wines, with their limited production and distribution, aren't easy to find, nor are they inexpensive; most come in small-format (375- or 500-milliliter) bottles. Chill the whites, but not too cold, and serve the reds either lightly chilled (especially in warmer weather) or at cellar temperature. Listed in order of vintage.
2002 Abbazia di Novacella Moscato Rosa. Made from a red sub-variety of Moscato, this intriguing wine has a lovely clear garnet-ruby color, an unusual bouquet of sweet cassis, red berries, pomegranate and an herbal finish. It's well-balanced . not cloyingly sweet, and with good acid. At Liquorama in Upland, (909) 985-3131, http://www.finewinehouse.com ; and at Wine House in West Los Angeles, (310) 479-3731; http://www.winehouse.com , $40 (375 ml).
2001 Forteto della Luja Moscato Passito Loazzolo. This luscious, full-bodied wine has a beautiful, clear, deep golden color with a rose tint, a gorgeous honeyed aroma that whispers botrytis, and delicious flavors of honey, mushrooms and vanilla. It's very sweet, with a long finish: a serious argument for passing up the tiramisu. At Wine House, $35 (375 ml).
2001 Giuliano Ruggeri Montefalco Sagrantino Passito. Deep and dark purplish-red, this wine has herbal, earthy aromas that belie its sweet character. On the palate it's full-bodied, sweet and a little viscous (with 15% alcohol) with serious tannins and intense flavors of roasted cherries, vanilla and good butter. The finish is curiously dry, almost grapey. At Wine House, $50 (500 ml).
2000 Le Salette Recioto della Valpolicella "Pergole Vece." Recioto della Valpolicella is known as the Veneto's answer to Port. This one is concentrated, well-balanced and complex, with a pleasant hint of bitterness and a long, lip-smacking finish. It's all preceded by aromas of warm red fruit, brambles and herbs. At Liquorama and Wine House, $70 (500 ml).
1999 Salvatore Murana Moscato Passito di Pantelleria "Martingana." A lovely, tawny-colored wine that greets you with racy, attractive, slightly rancio aromas of prunes, black cherries, herbs and burnt caramel. On the palate, the texture is silky and luxuriant, and the wine is full-bodied and sweet but not cloying, with enough acid to support the sugar, and fabulous flavors of dried apricot and red fruit. Delicious and intriguing. At Wine Expo in Santa Monica, (310) 828-4428, $80 (375 ml).
1959 Cantine Antonio Ferrari Solaria Jonica. Wow! The Solaria Jonica is unforgettable, even down to its color, which is deep and dark, almost black, but brilliant. The aromas are intense and alluring: roasted black cherries in aged balsamic and prunes . specifically, pruneaux d'Agen, the high-toned, deeply flavored prunes from the southwest of France. The texture is velvety, the flavors soft and caressing, but with some oomph. It's a terrifically balanced wine with layers of flavor, seriously complex, not cloyingly sweet, with lots of ripe fruit (even at its advanced age) and tannins that have completely mellowed. It's gutsy, but with some finesse, a lovely strawberry finish and amazing length. At Wine House, $190 (500 ml); or http://www.smithandvine.com , $150 (500 ml).
. Leslie Brenner
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Lori,
I'm not sure we have cricital mass for this week,
since some folks are going to La Belle Vie for TT.
Arezzo is always fun. Ditto JP's. Perhaps we can
start early on next week. I'm available this week
and next.
Does anyone have any details on the TT Friday thing?
I didn't see anything of value on the web site.
Do we need to sign up? Cost? It's in the store?
Cheers,
Jim
On Tue, Oct 30, 2007 at 10:46:25PM +0000, l.ames(a)juno.com wrote:
> How about Arrezzo and some kind of Italian? Is anyone arounnd on Thurs? TT is at Surdyk's on Friday night. Lori
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FYI,
Are we doing anything this week?
Cheers,
Jim
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To: "mba(a)thebarn.com" <mba(a)thebarn.com>,
"mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com" <mnbrewers(a)yahoogroups.com>,
Subject: Beer and Cheese Pairing 11/18/07
Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2007 18:46:56 +0000
Hey everyone.
I have been working with Ken Liss at Premier Cheese Market to set up this event. We are all familiar with cheese being paired with wine, but what about beer?
Event: Beer and Cheese Paring
Date: Sunday, November 18 from 5-7 pm
Location: Premier Cheese Market
5013 France Ave SMinneapolis, MN 55410
Cost: $15
Ken is selecting cheeses to be paired with beers donated by Summit. Premier Cheese Market was voted by the City Pages as having the best selection of cheese in the Twin Cities, so I am sure that are going to be some tasty treats.
Space is limited to 25 participants.
If you are interested, send a check made out to "Premier Cheese Market" to Gera Exire LaTour at 3757 Dupont Avenue N., Minneapolis, MN 55412
I will also be at Barley John's on Saturday.
-Gera
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Fall Sale Wines TASTING: Saturday night November 3rd at the Maplewood
Community Center
The annual Maplewood Community Center Wine and Jazz Festival is the only
wide-ranging tasting opportunity for the Fall Sale Wine List.
WHAT: An evening of fine wines, fabulous music, and delicious appetizers
This year there is a NEW caterer, who has gauaranteed an endless supply
of tasty appetizer treats.
A true rising star, Alicia Wiley, will perform throughout the evening.
WINE: 8 tables of BrightWines selections as poured by distributors.
FOOD: appetizers by a new caterer at the MCC, Kanes Catering, and they
promise a never-ending supply!
MUSIC: Alicia Wiley Check out her bio, she is fabulous and soon to be
famous (already is, in some circles).
www.aliciawiley.com/bio.html
WHEN: Saturday evening November 3rd from 6:30pm until 9:30pm
WHERE: Maplewood Community Center (just south of Hwy 36 on White Bear
Ave, SW corner of Cty B and White Bear Ave)
COST: $30 per person in advance, $35 at the door
TICKETS: call the MCC at 651-249-2100 ext 0 (ask for Wine and Jazz Fest
tickets)
LA BELLE VIE ANNIVERSARY DINNER
Humorist and wine expert Terry Theise will entertain guests at a six-course
dinner at the restaurant.
6 p.m. next Thu. $135 plus tax and gratuity. 510 Groveland Av., Mpls.
612-874-6440. www.labellevie.us
18th Annual Polish Soup Festival
Sunday, October 28th 4:00pm - 6:00pm
International Institute
1694 Como Avenue, St. Paul
Cost: $10
Intended Age of Audience: All
Contact:
763-571-9602
The Polish American Cultural Institute of Minnesota will hold its 18th
Annual Polish Soup Festival on Sunday, October 28 from 4:00 PM 6:30 PM at
the International Institute located at 1694 Como Avenue in St. Paul (south
side of fairgrounds). There will be 12 different soups along with
accompaniments.
Zupa!, a cookbook of the soups featured during the various Festivals will
be on sale. The ladies of Sacred Heart of Jesus Church will be selling
their home-made pierogi and the Dolina Polish Folk Dancers will hold a
Christmas Bazaar. Any soup left at 6:30 PM will be sold to take home. $10
entrance tickets at the door. For more information, call Judith at
763-571-9602.
The Wine Company presents Maximilian Riedel! The glassmaking torch has been
passed through ten generations of the Riedel family. It's the first company
to reveal that the size and shape of the glass affect perceptions of aroma
and taste. Experience the pleasure of Riedel yourself by joining Maximilian
Riedel for a guided wine and wineglass tasting.
Wednesday, October 24th at 7:30pm sharp!
The Gale Mansion
2115 Stevens Avenue S.
Minneapolis., MN
Tickets are $25.00....sorry, refunds are not possible.
Space is very limited!
Reservations are necessary! To buy your tickets go to LocalWineEvents.com
Cakebread Wine Dinner
Date: Nov 02, 2007 (Fri)
Time: 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Cost: $85 +tax +gratuity +online processing fee
Place: NorthCoast Restaurant
294 East Grove Lane
Wayzata, MN 55391
localwineevents.com
Phone: 952-475-4960
Join us for an outstanding evening featuring four great Cakebread Cellars
wines and one late harvest moscato along with six courses of cuisine paired
to each wine. These events always sell out fast so purchase tickets online
or call today!
1st Course Kobe beef carpaccio, garlic naan, roasted tomato, macerated
fennel, saffron aioli
Merlot
2nd Course Maple Leaf Farms duck proscuitto, faro and chanterelle mushroom
pudding, scarlet orange glaze
Chardonnay
3rd Course
Roasted golden beets, aged Manchego cheese, toasted acorn butter,
cumin infused vodka glaze, beet micro greens
Sauvignon Blanc
Intermezzo
Foie gras pop rocks, cherry-rosemary soda
5th Course
Braised Kurabota Pork shank, pumpkin flan, cinnamon cranberry glaze
Cabernet
6th Course
Five spice poached Bartlett pear, pomegranate pastry cream, cinnamon
scented pecan brittle
EOS Tears of Dew Late Harvest Moscato
NorthCoast Restaurant 294 Grove Lane East Wayzata, MN (Right Next to the
Train Depot)