[wine] Levain's Tasting

Building Your Wine-Tasting Toolkit Practical Tips for Pairing Wine and Food If you've been to Cafe Levain <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103027395035&s=0&e=001Cikqx9CA-kgmm7zazOJOlXSydTsOV_PmqvB4WsfYeJri8nmou8PcjzMWWGmFfaPmzUEdglISpacprtfyCiQ3xwn1sKJrpVRI1g8BgvDgMa8=> or Trattoria Tosca <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103027395035&s=0&e=001Cikqx9CA-kgmm7zazOJOlXSydTsOV_PmqvB4WsfYeJri8nmou8Pcj5IQh3aN_XuVRohCXteI4OCTsIxKQtlo9cCnijnUQbdFIuvNM_hYlDc=>, it's probably safe to say that you enjoy wine. But do you know why some wines suit your palate more than others? Would you be able to pick the perfect wine to pair with short ribs or with scallops? Cafe Levain is happy to partner with McDonald's Liquors <http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?et=1103027395035&s=0&e=001Cikqx9CA-kgmm7zazOJOlXSydTsOV_PmqvB4WsfYeJri8nmou8Pcj8owZaoGxAzPGXCYk1_gX0ZpSLYhIrGWYKA6gO3b3oMSjMhlCEsCTReOPXES7KxvNA==> on a series of wine and food tastings designed to increase your wine savvy with practical and accessible tips. The first class is scheduled for Thursday, 25 February, 2010 at 7 p.m., when McDonald's wine buyer Michael Hennessy will guide you through tasting sauvignon blanc, pinot noir, zinfandel and dessert wine selections. The wines will be paired with appetizer-sized plates created especially for the tasting by Cafe Levain's new head chef, Neil Frederickson. All wines featured at the tasting will be available for sale through McDonald's at a discounted price. To register, please contact Cafe Levain at 612-823-7111 or e-mail dina(a)turtlebread.com. All participants must pre-register and pre-pay. With a fee of only $25, this class will fill up quickly! We hope to see you there! Cafe Levain 4762 Chicago Ave. S. / Minneapolis, MN / 55407 / 612.823.7111 / www.cafelevain.com McDonald's Liquors 5010 34th Ave. S. / Minneapolis, MN / 55417 / 612.721.6686 / www.mcdonaldsliquorandwine.com