Showing posts with label wine dinners. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wine dinners. Show all posts

Thursday, November 21, 2013

a gift from our cellar

This holiday season, complement your seasonal feast with a holiday wine 4-pack from the cellar at Wild Ginger.
On the menu...

French Sparking ~ Reception



Domaine J. Laurens. Brut NV
60% Chardonnay, 30% Chenin Blanc, 5% Mauzac, 5% Pinot Noir

Produced by Limoux (Southwest France) near Carcassonne, it is the oldest sparking wine appellation of Franc. Winemaker Michel Dervin blends the four authorized grapes in the appellation to create a sparkler that could easily sell for twice the price. Michel also has an estate in Champagne, and he believes in the celebration of life and creating sparking wines that can accompany the big, small, and everyday occasions.

Crisp White ~ 1st Course



Va Piano 'Bruno's' Sauvignon Blanc 2012

2012 is a vintage to remember with the high temperatures in late spring through summer. Along with three months without rain, it created a nearly perfect growing condition for producing grapes in the Columbida and Walla Walla Valleys. The combination of conditions not only produced exceptional grape quality, but quantities were up as well over 2011's smaller crops. There will be great things to come from this vintage. 

Light Red ~ 2nd Course



Stoneburn Pinot Noir 2011

Stoneburn vineyard was planted in the central Wairau Valley in Marlborough, 1989. The soil is old riverbed, very stoney with underlying loamy soil producing relatively light crops by very flavorsome fruit for fresh, lively, and well-balanced wines. Stoneburn was named to reflect the North Otago and Scottish heritage, in the stoney site.

Bold Red ~ 3rd Course



Confucius Says... Red Blend by Fall Line Winery
41% Cabernet Franc, 37% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot

"They who know the truth wine are not equal to those who love it, and they who love it are not equal to those who delight in it." - Confucius 

Made by Tim Sorenson of Fall Line Winery, commissioned by the Wild Ginger and designed by Mike Klay of Powerslide Design Co., this classic Bordeaux blend is exceptionally elegant, balanced, and approachable.

Fall Line Winery, named after the natural line of descent on a slope, focuses on instilling grace and depth to their wines. It's a sincere delight to know this philosophy is blended into our signature wine. Available only at Wild Ginger Seattle, Wild Ginger at the Braven and The Triple Door. 

Purchase your holiday wine gift pack at Wild Ginger in Seattle $60 
1401 3rd Avenue, Seattle Wa 98101
Available November 23rd until the end of December, while supplies last.  

Monday, September 17, 2012

We have a winner!


Autumn is right around the corner, which brings us to the end of the beloved Summer of Riesling. We ended the season with the battle royale of Rieslings, pitting Matt Berson, from Love and Squalor (Oregon), vs. Brennon Leighton, from Efeste (Washington), last Friday evening. And the winner is......


..... WASHINGTON!

Despite the home court advantage, the jovial Matt Berson put up a good fight, and things did get a little rambunctious on the palate! 

The first course :::
2007 Chehalem Riesling Dry, Reserve (Oregon)
2011 Tempus Cellars Riesling Evergreen Vineyard (Washington)
Ho Fun Rolls
Scallop Satay


The second course :::
2009 Lemelson Riesling, Dry (Oregon)
2011 Owen Roe Riesling DuBrul Vineyard (Washington)
Satay Bebek
Vietnamese Papaya Salad with Prawns

The third course :::
2011 Love & Squalor Riesling (Oregon)
2011 Efeste Riesling Evergreen Vineyard (Washington)
Seabass (certified sustainable) with green mango
Wild Ginger Fragrant Duck
Sichuan Green Beans

The fourth Course :::
2011 Brooks Riesling Late Harvest, Tethys
2009 Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen Riesling Eroica
Season fruit shortcake infused with sichuan peppercorn and lemongrass syrup



To celebrate, for the duration of one month, the 2011 Efeste Evergreen Vineyard Riesling will be featured on the glass pour list at Wild Ginger, as well as Wild Ginger at the Bravern, and The Triple Door.

Prost!