New Times and Wine Watch present the 8th Annual Pairings Event at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts

“Alcohol may be man's worst enemy, but the bible says love your enemy.” - Frank Sinatra

And if you have time for 40 glasses of wine on Thursday September 18th this is the one event that you do not want to miss.  Over forty restaurants and more than forty wines along with live entertainment, beer and specialty cocktails for $40, this is the best deal ever!  If you miss this you had better be out of the country. 

We are offering you our wine drinking people a special deal on this e-mail you can now get VIP tickets for this event for $65!! This gives you access to everything an hour early and we have a special VIP lounge that will be open to you all night with an additional 30+ wines.  Just use the link below and get your VIP tickets or general Admission tickets up until the night before the event.

8th Annual Wine Watch & New Times Pairings Wine at the Broward Center for the Performing ArtsThursday, September 18, 20146:00 PM

 

New Times Broward/Palm Beach and Wine Watch proudly presents our 7th Annual food and wine pairing event, PAIRINGS. Pairings, a sophisticated event held at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts, joins together signature culinary creations with an incredible selection of wines and craft brews along with the Broward and Palm Beach area’s top restaurants. This event not only celebrates the perfect pairing of food and beverage, but also benefits Share our Strength, a national organization to end childhood hunger. Guests will enjoy live entertainment, flavorful cuisine, a wide variety of drinks, a silent auction, and have the opportunity to give back to the community.

 

EVENT DETAILS:

DATE: September 18, 2014

LOCATION: Broward Center for the Performong Arts

TIME: 7:00 pm .- 10:00 p.m. General Admission / 6:00 p.m. VIP

TICKETS:

GENERAL ADMISSION  $40 advance, $55 at the door  Includes unlimited sampling of food, wine, specialty cocktails and craft beer, live entertainment, dessert

VIP  $60 Special Promo on this e-mail, $90 at the door

 

 21+ Event

 For additional information, please contact

 

 Marketing Coordinator  Nathalie Batista  (O) 305-571-7525  (F) 305-571-7677 nathalie.batista@miaminewtimes.com

 

The $10 off VIP code for Wine Watch is: 10OFFVIP1

go to the New Times Web page to get tickets

 

General Admission

Trinchero Family Wines

Complicated Chardonnay Sonoma 2013 Price: $19.25       Sale $16.94          Case $197

Taken Wine Company was founded in 2009 when next generation winemakers, Carlo Trinchero and Josh Phelps realized their mutual dream to start their own wine label. Josh and Carlo grew up together in the winegrowing town of St. Helena, in the Napa Valley – wine is in their DNA. The wines are crafted to appeal to the millennial generation in terms of both what’s inside and outside the bottle. The names (Taken, Complicated, and Available) all tie into social media and are relevant to their generation.

 

World of Wine Guide Imports and Distribution

 

Uva Di Troia Puglia Sparkling Wine 2011 Price: $13.50       Sale $11.88          Case $138

 

 

Uva Imports

Brancatelli "Valle Delle Stelle” - 70% Cab Sauv 30% Cab Franc Price: $ Sale $    Case $

This IGT is full-bodied and complex with overtones of vanilla and a deep, intense color. Black currants, cassis, cherries, and tobacco on the nose. Flavors of black fruits, especially black cherry, spice, and vanilla meld together in perfect harmony. A rich, seductive wine with ripe tannins and a long finish that pairs well with most full flavored main courses.

 

Treasury Wine Estates/Hoffman's

Chocolate            Variety of dark and milk chocolates/Penfolds Cabernet

Penfolds Bin 9 Cabernet Sauvignon South Australia Price: $22.50       Sale $19.80          Case $230

A full bouquet of Dark fruits including blackcurrant. Savoury green olive and roasted red peppers.  Tomato leaf and oregano. Mixed spice, cedar and rosewood notes derived from oak on the nose.

 

 

Treasury Wine Estates/The Crazy Potato

Ceviche

Chateau St Jean Chardonnay Bijou 2013 Price: $14.50       Sale $12.76          Case $148

The lightly-oaked Bijou presents a contrast in style to Chateau St. Jean’s existing Chardonnay offerings.

 

Stellar Wines/Historic Downtowner

Asian Savied Salmon

Luminous Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2011 Price: $37.50       Sale $33.00          Case $383

Luminous Hills Vineyard, located in the southwest corner of the Yamhill-Carlton District is a unique high elevation site bearing the typical sedimentary soils of the AVA, as well as a significant area of Jory volcanic soil. These two diverse soil types, along with a variety of carefully selected clones of Pinot Noir, provide diverse components and complex elements to the wines of Luminous Hills.

 

World of Wine Guide Imports and Distribution/Pita Pockets

Chicken, Hummus and Falafel

 

Les Hauts de Janeil Francois Lurton Grenache/Sauvignon Blanc Rousillon 2012 Price: $12.75       Sale $11.22          Case $131

EYE : Pale yellow robe with golden glints.  NOSE : Complex nose marrying notes of flowers, truffles, brioche and oak…  MOUTH : The mouth is well-balanced with lots of volume but also a hint of acidity on the finish, giving the wine length

 

World of Wine Guide Imports and Distribution/Garlic Knot Pizza

Pizza

Les Hauts de Janeil  Francois Lurton Syrah/Grenache Rousillon 2012 Price: $12.75       Sale $11.22          Case $131

EYE : Attractive deep red colour.  NOSE : Concentrated nose of black cherry, spice, white pepper comple¬mented by notes of vanilla and cinnamon.  MOUTH : Good roundness on the palate with plenty of suppleness in the mouth, the tannins are dense with an elegant structure. Long and aromatic with black fruits on the finish.

 

Boisset USA/Tee Jay Thai Sushi

Japanese Appetizer

Buena Vista Pinot Noir Sonoma 2010 Price: $17.00       Sale $14.96          Case $174

The 2010 Sonoma Pinot Noir features aromas and flavors of raspberry and other red fruits, with slight hints of shiitake mushroom, some flora nuances and a hint of vanilla. This wine is mouth filling with its full body and rich tannins leading to a long, silky finish.

 

Chateau Ste. Michelle/Chima Brazilian Steakhouse                 Top Sirloin

Columbia Crest H3 Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Price: $17.00       Sale $14.96          Case $174

This bold Cabernet opens with flavors of black cherries and blackberries with a touch of currants and vanilla, complemented by earth and mineral notes. Deep berry flavors lead to a soft tannin cocoa finish.

 

Foley Family of Wines/Sea Level

Day Boat Scallop, Clementine-Carrot Butter Sauce, Herb Oil, Micro Fennel

 

2012 Lincourt Chardonnay Steele Santa Rita Hills Price: $15.00       Sale $13.20          Case $153

This is all estate fruit and is fermented in stainless steel thus we have pure unadulterated Chardonnay, a wine that is bursting with apples, pears, lemon citrus and tropical guava. Very fresh and lively on the tongue with a few years of bottle age to give it some complexity but still very fresh and lively on the finish. Finish 35+  Very Good +

 

Pali Wine Company/Tokyo Blue

Assorted Sushi Rolls + Asian Tacos with Lobster, Jalapeno Salsa, Shishimi Pepper, Avocado and Tofu Sauce

2011 Pali Pinot Noir Riviera Sonoma Coast Price: $21.00       Sale $18.48          Case $215

True to its appellation, the nose is dominated with black fruits, forest floor and shitake mushroom.  Concentrated ripe black berries explode on the palate, moving into nuances of fresh raspberries and boysenberry with nuances of lavender and rose petal.  Wine Spectator's Senior Editor James Laube included this wine on his list of "Top Value" 2011 Californina Pinot Noirs.

 

Big City Beverage/Bravo Ristorante

Pasta A Fagioli

2012 SOTTO IL SOLE GRILLO-VIOGNIER SICILY     Price: $ Sale $    Case $

(84 Points) Bright and juicy, this delicate white offers modest notes of crunchy peach, lemon meringue and hazelnut set on a lithe frame. Grillo and Viognier. Drink now. 9,375 cases made. –AN Wine Spectator Issue: Web Only - 2014

 

Banfi Vinters/El Guanaco

Taqueria Pupusa

 

Trivento Reserve Malbec 2012 Price: $ Sale $    Case $

Dark, vinous and oaky, this mixes notes of cassis, blackberry, licorice, smoke and woodsy spice, with chewy tannins settling in on the finish. Drink now. 25,000 cases made. –NW wine Spectator, Issue: Nov 15, 2013

 

Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery/Sette Bello

Fettuccini with Pesto and Sausage

2011 Ferrari Carano Siena Alexander Valley Price: $20.25       Sale $17.82          Case $207

Ferrari-Carano's Italian heritage is reflected in this Sangiovese-based, easy-sipping blend. Select lots of grapes are chosen from our vineyards in Alexander, Dry Creek and Russian River Valleys to create a beautifully-balanced and medium-bodied wine. SIENA has delicious aromas and flavors of fresh-picked blackberries, raspberry jam, cola, cinnamon and clove. Sweet oak notes of vanilla and butterscotch complement lingering tart cherry, cranberry and strawberry. A wine with nice acidity and refined, elegant texture, SIENA has tannins that are showy and evenly coat the palate.

(88 points)  The 2011 Siena, a blend of Sangiovese, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon (a Sonoma Super-Tuscan for sure), displays a dark ruby color in addition to soft, round, strawberry and cherry fruit flavors, a sensual, seductive mouth feel and a velvety finish. Drink it over the next 4-5 years.  Robert Parker's Wine Advocate (Issue # 210 - Dec 2013)

 

Somerston Estate Winery/Green Spot Kitchen

Faux Gras

2010 Highflyer Centerline Red Blend Napa Price: $22.50       Sale $19.80          Case $230

A blend of Petite Sirah 45%, Syrah 30%, Tempranillo 18% and Zinfandel 7%. Continuing the tradition of Centerline, this wine over delivers with a focus on fruit and structure. The is balance and sure to be a crowd pleaser. The aromas are ripe with black cherry, chocolate and spicy notes leap out of the glass. The palate full and rich with a touch of lush tannins, fresh berries and rounded out by good acidity and integrated oak.

 

 

Noble Wine Estates/Yolo

Blistered Shisito Peppers, truffle Yuzu, Soy, Miso dipping sauce

2012 Cambria Katherine's vineyard Chardonnay Price: $18.75       Sale $16.50          Case $192

(91 Points) "At first, there’s a slight green herb funkiness of sharp dill on the nose of this single-vineyard offering from the Jackson Family-owned Cambria brand, where Santa Maria native Denise Shurtleff has made the wine since 1999. Once sipped, that evolves into a nice smokiness that sits atop tart green apple and Asian pear."  Wine Enthusiast

 

Villa Maria Winery/Cafe Maxx

Lemon grass cured Irish salmon with asparagus pearled couscous and caper, lemon & dill aioli

Villa Maria Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Price: $12.00       Sale $10.56          Case $123

Villa Maria’s Sauvignon Blanc is a textbook representation of the area’s bright, zippy, grapefruit flavor-inflected wines.  If you’re a fan of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, this one is a no-brainer, offering exceptional quality at this price point.

 

TGIC Global Fine Wine Company/La Cocina Puertorriquena

Comida Puertoricena

 

2012 Pascual Toso Malbec Reserve Mendoza Price: $20.00       Sale $17.60          Case $204

This fine wine is produced using grapes grown in our own state located in Las Barrancas, Maipú.  This zone is considered one of the best wine- growing areas in Mendoza, well known for its climate and soil.  Cold maceration takes place before fermentation for 48 hours. The winemaking process is carried out in stainless steel tanks and macerated for 15 to 20 days.  After malolactic fermentation, wine is aged for 12 months in new oak barrels: 20% French and 80% American..  The wine is aged for 6 months in bottle before release.  Fairly round and inviting. Slightly firm around the edges and plenty of fruit.  Very sweet, but consistent tannins.

 

Be Spoken Collection/Gran Forno Pronto

Chicken Pesto

Recuerdo Torrontés La Rioja Argentina 2012 Price: $13.00       Sale $11.44          Case $133

The emblematic white wine of Argentina, this Torrontés is cultivated in La Rioja - located in the Famatina Valley wine region. The quality of this region results in extremely aromatic varieties. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve its fruit intensity and lively palate.

Light in color, Torrontés has a citrus perfume with a pronounced floral essence. Peaches, Asian fruits, and hints of lemon explode on the palate. Well balanced, with a crisp finish, this white wine pairs well with a variety of lighter fare and will surely impress your Sauvignon Blanc and Viognier loving friends.

 

Bodegas Antigal/Cafe Vico

Four Cheese Fogatini with Cream Sauce

Antigal Uno Malbec Mendoza 2010 Price: $14.25       Sale $12.54          Case $146

Intense red color with violet tones. Aromas of wild berry and dark plum with a hint of coffee. Berry and plum continue to the palate with smoke and vanilla joining through the persistent finish. Pairs well with red meat entrees, Beef Wellington, roasted leg of lamb, grilled vegetables, and semi-firm cheeses.

 

New World Distributors/Ceviche by the Sea

lomo saltado skirt steak with ceviche and gauza

2010 Esporao Reserva Alentejo Price: $24.00       Sale $21.12          Case $245

This is a blend of Trinchadera, Arragonez (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauviginon and Alicante Bouchet and has a very intense bouquet of espresso, soy, bitter coco and dark berry fruit, blackberry and huckelberry like fruit very intense almost liqueur like fruit. A big and wild wine on the tongue with lots of cherry liqueur like fruit, very zesty at the end with that exotic spice and dried floral notes through the finish, dark earthy notes and a long layered finish bug but still quite fresh. Finish 40+ Excellent

 

 

VIP

 

We have a special VIP Section at the event that opens at 6pm and is open to the VIP ticket holders the entire evening!  These wines are a step up from what we will be serving in the General Admission and the hour that you get in early to see your favorite restaurants before the crowd arrives is worth the price of admission by itself.

 

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Brut NV Price: $33.75       Sale $29.70          Case $345

(92 Points) Rich and creamy, showing the dried fruit, nut and spice notes of fruitcake, with lemon meringue, quince and honey flavors. Clean citrusy acidity integrates beautifully and provides an elegance to this refined Champagne. Drink now through 2020. “AN Wine Spectator, Issue: Dec 31, 2011

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte Rose NV Price: $50.75       Sale $44.66          Case $518

(90 Points) Firm, with a lively bead and a minerally base note mixing with flavors of grilled plum, white raspberry, biscuit and candied orange zest. Ground ginger and white pepper accents linger on the finish. Drink now through 2017. “AN Wine Spectator, Issue: Dec 31, 2012

Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte D’Luscious (Demi Sec)  Price: $78.75       Sale $69.30          Case $804

The Demi-sec is aged in our cellars for at least 2 years, even though the legal minimum ageing requirement is only 15 months.Its dry and slightly sweet character is beautifully balanced on the palate. Several cru make up the blend.

 

Bodegas Antigal

Antigal Aduentus Classic 2008 Price $24.75          Sale $21.78           Case $253

A blend of 40% Malbec, 30% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon this wine is sourced from grapes grown on the slopes of the Andes foothills.  The wine reveals an intruiging new layer of flavor with every sip.  Aromas of vanilla, chocolate and tobasco peppers, with tobacco and subtle red pepper notes, integrate beautifully with sweet tannins and toasty oak.

Antigal Aduentus Medeiterraneo 2008 Price $24.75          Sale $21.78           Case $253

This is a blend of 40% Malbec, 30% Syrah and 30% Tempranillo offering up a very complex fruit aromas along with a good amount of minerality.  On the palate offering polished tannins along with a lingering finish.  Malbec contributes its silkiness and luscious fruit,. Tempranillo enhances structure and syrah adds spice.

Bodegas Antigal Uno Cabernet Sauvignon Mendoza Price: $19.25       Sale $16.94          Case $197

 

 

Fernandez  de Pierola Winery

Fernandez de Pierola Crianza Rioja 2010 Price: $ Sale $    Case $

 

Fernandez de Pierola Reserva Rioja 2005 Price: $ Sale $    Case $

 

Pierola/ Cyatho Vergejo Rueda 2013 Price: $ Sale $    Case $

 

Somerston Estate Winery

 

Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon Napa 2011  Price: $43.50       Sale $38.28          Case $444

This is the fifth release of Priest Ranch Cabernet Sauvignon from our Somerston Estate. It shows aromas of dark chocolate, blackberry, spice, and dark cherry. On the palate, the wine is smooth yet full bodied and refined, with ripe dark berries, juicy chocolate, and a touch of spice. This silky rich wine has a long finish that keeps on giving!

 

Priest Ranch Grenache Blanc Napa 2012  Price: $22.50       Sale $19.80          Case $230

This wine has bright aromas of melons and honeysuckle. The palate is crisp with good acidity, a touch of tannins, and bright stone fruits. This wine unique wine from the Eastern hills of the napa valley showcases the diversity of our property.

 

Priest Ranch Sauvignon Blanc Napa 2012 Price: $27.00       Sale $23.76          Case $276

The 2012 Somerston Estate Sauvignon Blanc is our fifth release of this wine.  Yields of Sauvignon Blanc and Sauvignon Musque were perfect, resultling in a wine that displays all the characteristics that we expect from this great vineyard site.  The mineral nose shows bright tropical notes of mango, grapefruit and citrus, while on the palate, delicious fruit flavors of poached pear, vanillin and grilled citrus fruit are highlighted by oak texture and a long, persistent finish.

 

Villa Maria Winery

Villa Maria Taylor's Pass Pinot Noir 2010 Price: $50.75       Sale $44.66          Case $518

The picturesque Taylors Pass Vineyard is located on the north bank of the meandering Awatere River in Marlborough. With soils ranging from silt over gravels to stony gravels, the vineyard consistently produces ripe and full flavoured fruit.

This wine has been gently crafted using a minimalistic approach to winemaking. With an aromatic bouquet of red and dark cherry the perfume is alluring and refined. The palate has layers of concentrated fruit displaying gentle spice, delicate oak handling and a long grainy texture. This stylish wine is sleek and succulent with charming balance and elegance.

Villa Maria Taylor's Pass Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Price: $26.25       Sale $23.10          Case $268

The nose offers aromatics of ripe gooseberry, lime, passionfruit and grapefruit, whilst the palate is complex and layered with ripe tropical fruit and subtle minerality, typical of the Awatere Valley. This wine is gently structured with acidity providing balance and length. The wine will gain further texture with short term bottle age.

Villa Maria Taylor's Pass Chardonnay 2011 Price: $50.75       Sale $44.66          Case $518

Taylors Pass Vineyard is located on a warm, stony terrace on the northern side of the Awatere River in Marlborough. This naturally devigouring site aids in a ‘tempering’ of yield. This coupled with extensive canopy manipulation and the clone, CL 95, provides fruit with excellent primary expression.

This wine has been gently crafted using a natural approach to winemaking. The result is an intriguing, delicate and complex Chardonnay displaying stylish finesse. It is elegant with aromas of subtle citrus, predominantly lemon. Mineral and complex smoky notes also intermingle on the nose. The palate has complex layers of citrus and minerals, finishing with a long tight structure.

 

Bulletproof Wine and Spirits, Inc.

Biggio Hamina Riesling Amity Vineyard Eola-Amity Hills Willamette 2009 Price: $13.50       Sale $11.88          Case $138

(88 points) 2009 Riesling Amity Vineyard is not only still very attractive – its meld of honeydew melon, mint, and nut oils could be that of a Sauvignon, here backed by subtle residual sugar that helps override significant bitterness – but for what little experience I have with Oregon Riesling might perhaps remain that way for a few more years. There is a lovely subtle creaminess to this, signaling an uncanny sublimation of acidity, but that doesn’t mean this wine’s springs of vitality have unwound. Give it a try! (Incidentally, Todd Hamina tells me that he is the only person to whom Amity’s Myron Redford sells fruit, in this instance from vines planted nearly four decades ago.)  Wine Advocate #202 Aug 2012

Biggio Hamina Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2011 Price: $22.50       Sale $19.80          Case $230.00

There were no single vineyard wines made in 2011 only this Willamette it was a tough vintage but the wines that were made really overdeliver for the money. A blend of Yamhill Carlton and Eola Amity fruit. A good amount of spice and a pretty mint, light red berry fruit very pretty bouquet light but not light in nuance. A good hand of that green minty nuance to the finish with light cranberry and raspberry fruit here, this wine has lovely balacne and a nice hand of spice on the finish. Finish 35+ Excellent

Seven Hills Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 Price: $25.50       Sale $22.44          Case $261

100% varietal, this wine boasts a beautiful bouquet of toffee and caramel notes to the red currant and cherry fruit, it was just just bottled a few months ago.  A very forward and seductive wine. Very drinkable an immediate gratification style vintage but also has nice balance and structure, should last up to a decade or more in your cellar. Finish 40+ Excellent +

 

Be Spoken Collection

 

Recuerdo Aliado Malbec Reserve 2011 Price: $42.00       Sale $36.96          Case $429

The 2011 Recuerdo Aliado is cultivated in the Uco Valley, which is situated on the eastern side of the Andes Mountains in Mendoza. The fruit for this pure expression of Malbec is hand-sorted for its superiority and aged in select French oak barrels for 20 months.

Dark and intense in color, the wine opens with concentrated aromatics of rich cherry, blackberry and plum. The vivid flavor profile boasts dark fruit, licorice and violet, with fresh acidity and a round, lush mouthfeel. The finish is persistant in length.

2011 Blackbird Vineyards Arise Napa Price: $49.50       Sale $43.56          Case $505.00

This wine was produced for the first time in 2006 to emulate Pomerol or St. Emilion, They use 6 different vineyard sites, 2200 cases. Sarah Gott and Aaron Pott were the first winemakers, Sara left in 2004 and Aaron has been there since. A blend of 61% Merlot, 27% Cabernet Franc and 12% Cabernet Sauvignon. A bouquet that is very similar to that of a right bank Bordeaux fresh earth, cigar box spice, dark plum and currant berry fruit, violet floral notes, minty and sweet herbs. A big and chewy wine with lots of plum and currant berry fruit very well built with layers of dark earth and spice, dark licorice with a good bit of tannins, a very well built wine with a long layered finish. Finish 50+ Most Excellent

Blackbird Vineyards Paramour 2011 Price: $125.00    Sale $110             Case $1275

"The 2011 Paramour offers exquisite aromas of blackberry, blueberry and tobacco. This authentic expression of Cabernet Franc showcases textured layers of chocolate and nutmeg, combined with fine-grained tannin and cedar overlay. The supple finish is round and balanced, providing persistent length of flavor. Paramour will continue to develop with time in the bottle for the next decade or more. The cooler-than-normal 2011 Napa Valley grape-growing season concluded in an expedited harvest. The outcome was a vintage with flavors developed at lower brix, resulting in truly elegant wines with European-style texture and great complexity."— Winemaker, Aaron Pott

 

 

Unfined Unfiltered

2010 Figge Chardonnay La Reina Price: $30.50       Sale $26.84          Case $312

White peach and a smoky flinty mineral note to the fruit some lemon drop candy showing on the nose, hints of anise and vanilla spice. Lovely concentration and depth of flavors on the tongue with a firm underbelly of acidity and a host of cinnamon and vanilla spice through the finish, this wine is tightly wound and needs some time. Finish 45 The bouquet is really opened up on the second day here with even more volume, lovely richness and a creamy texture showing excellent freshness with lightly toasted oak spice and a healthy dose of acidity. Most Excellent

2010 Figge Pelio Pinot Noir Price: $38.25       Sale $33.66          Case $391

Black raspberry and a rhubarb, strawberry like note to the bouquet along with pretty floral notes and  a nice hand of brown spices on the finish.  Bright black raspberry fruit on the tongue with silky smooth velvety texture on the tongue, lovely freshness a firm hand of acidity and some tannins on the finish along with pretty floral notes.  Finish 45+ Only 514 cases produced.  Excellent +

  2011 Figge Paraiso Pinot Noir Price: $48.00       Sale $42.24          Case $490

Located towards the southern end of the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation, this vineyard is owned by the Smith family.  Rich and Claudia helped pioneer Monterey vineyards in the early 1970’s and have advanced many of Monterey’s viticultural techniques throughout their career.  A true family affair, their son Jason now manages the vineyards while son-in-law Dave Fleming acts as the winemaker for the family label, Paraiso Vineyards.   The vineyard is 400 acres of primarily Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.  Figge Cellars has selected one block of Pinot Noir planted in 1998 to three different clones, 667, 777 and 115.  Each clone gives different flavors at maturity and compliments each other as we blend them in the winery.  For each clone we have selected just a few rows that the Smiths graciously endure our critiques of and willing manipulate to our desires.  It’s a wonderful thing to have friends in high places!

 

 

Boisset USA

 

Raymond Cabernet Sauvingon Reserve 2011 Price: $35.00       Sale $30.80          Case $357

A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Petite Sirah, 1% Merlot. The 2011 Reserve Selection Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon opens with brilliant aromas of dark red fruits, sweet tobacco, mocha and brown spice. Licorice, Asian plumb, dark chocolate and raspberry flavors envelop the palate and are supported by integrated tannins and lead to a satisfyingly long finish. Enjoy this wine over the next 5-8 years.

Buena Vista Legendary Badge Red Blend 2012 Price: $33.00       Sale $29.04          Case $337

Buena Vista Legendary Badge is a powerful wine, brimming with personality. It’s authoritative and loyal, a bold combination of Petite Sirah, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon, Mourvédre, Grenache and Merlot. Like the men who are elected to serve their counties, our wine displays a robust magnetism that commands a room (or dinner table) and bridges the gap between traditional and extraordinary. Ripe red fruits abound, dominating the palate while integrated tannins provide great structure and offer an arrestingly vigorous mouthfeel.

De Loach Chardonnay Russian River Valley 2012 Price: $22.50       Sale $19.80          Case $230

"Chard freaks will love this Californiastyle version of the variety. It’s wonderfully fruity, with ripe pineapples, tangerines and papayas, and a rich, sweet taste, like bananas sautéed in butter and drizzled with honey. The acidity is perfect. Great job for the price, and easy to find, with production of 12,700 cases. Editors' Choice " 91 Points Wine Enthusiast

 

Restaurants        Ceviche by the Sea/Esporao lomo saltado skirt steak with ceviche , gauza,

Bravo Ristorante/Big City Beverage Pasta A Fagioli

3030 Ocean         Porchetta with Farro, Roasted Pumpkin, cherries & Pecans, Mustard Aioli

The Crazy Potato/Treasury Wine Estates               Ceviche

Cafe Vico/Bodegas Antigal           Four Cheese Fogatini with Cream Sauce

Royal Treats       Irish car bomb and Bahama mama cupcakes Cuppies

Sea Level/Foley Family of Wines Day Boat Scallop, Clementine-Carrot Butter Sauce, Herb Oil, Micro Fennel

Pita Pockets/World of Wine Guide Imports and Distribution

Les Hauts de Janeil Francois Lurton Grenache/Sauvignon Blanc Rousillon 2012     Chicken, Hummus and Falafel (is a deep-fried ball or patty made from ground chickpeas, fava beans, or both. Falafel is a traditional Middle Eastern food); Note that they want to be placed inside (only option! Just wanted to make it clear)

Chima Brazilian Steakhouse/Chateau Ste. Michelle          Top Sirloin

Hoffman's/Treasury Wine Estates  Chocolate            Variety of dark and milk chocolates/Penfolds Cabernet

El Guanaco/Banfi Vinters

Taqueria              Pupusa (a traditional Salvadoran dish made of a thick, handmade corn tortilla that is usually filled with a blend of the following: cheese cooked pork meat ground to a paste consistency refried beans, or queso con loroco)

Cafe Maxx/Villa Maria Winery    Lemon grass cured Irish salmon with asparagus pearled couscous and caper, lemon & dill aioli

Green Spot Kitchen/Somerston Estate Winery Faux Gras

Garlic Knot Pizza/World of Wine Guide Imports and Distribution Pizza

La Cocina Puertorriquena/TGIC Global Fine Wine Company          Comida Puertoricena

Hardy Park Bistro             Pork Belly Sandwich and Seared Salmon and Penacotta

Historic Downtowner/Stellar Wines

Luminous Hills Estate Pinot Noir 2011      Asian Savied Salmon

 

Rebel House      The Croque "Rebel”/ Crispy Pork Belly/ Jalapeño Apple Jam/ Bourbon Mustard/Gjetost Cheese/ Grilled Sourdough served with a side of Honey Mustard Chicharrones

Tee Jay Thai Sushi/Boisset USA  Japanese Appetizer

Sky Thai Sushi    Thai Appetizer

 

Sette Bello/Ferrari-Carano Vineyards and Winery             Fettuccini with Pesto and Sausage

Tokyo Blue/Pali Wine Company Assorted Sushi Rolls + Asian Tacos with Lobster, Jalapeno Salsa, Shishimi Pepper, Avocado and Tofu Sauce

Cinque Terre Restaurant              Tortellini

Gran Forno Pronto/Be Spoken Collection             Chicken Pesto

Gran Bakery       Bread Slices

French Quarter Jambalaya

S3           Crisp Chi Spiced Pork Belly, sour apple relish/ brown butter/ carrot coulis

Yolo/Noble Wine Estates Blistered Shisito Peppers, truffle Yuzu, Soy, Miso dipping sauce

 

 

Our Charity this year is Broward New Times

Broward-Palm Beach New Times is proud to announce their first-time partnership with the charitable organization, Share Our Strength, to bring awareness of childhood hunger in America. Restaurants participating in the Pairings event will be a part of the movement that brings food to the mouths of low-income children in Florida with the donation of leftover food to the organization end of the evening. In addition, 100% of the proceeds raised during the Tree of Abundance onsite fundraiser will be given back to the charity, and will include many excellent prizes!

Our Priority: Ending Childhood Hunger in America

No child should grow up hungry in America, but one in five children struggles with hunger. Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry campaign is ending childhood hunger in America by ensuring all children get the healthy food they need, every day.What We Do

The No Kid Hungry campaign connects kids in need with nutritious food and teaches their families how to cook healthy, affordable meals. The campaign also engages the public to make ending childhood hunger a national priority.

How We Do It

We're ending childhood hunger by connecting kids to effective nutrition programs like school breakfast and summer meals. This work is accomplished through the No Kid Hungry network, made up of private citizens, government officials, business leaders, and others providing innovative hunger solutions in their communities. These partners work together, implementing solutions that break down the barriers that keep kids from healthy food.

Through its Cooking Matters program, the No Kid Hungry campaign educates and empowers low-income families to stretch their food budgets so their kids get healthy meals at home. Cooking Matters participants learn to shop strategically, use nutrition information to make healthier food choices, and cook delicious, affordable meals.

The No Kid Hungry campaign works to shine a national spotlight on the crisis of childhood hunger in America, creating a powerful movement of individuals committed to bold action. We build partnerships that enlist influential individuals in the cause and advocate policy changes needed to achieve our goals.

Together, we are making No Kid Hungry a reality in America. Will you join us?

About Share Our Strength Share Our Strength began in the basement of a row house on Capitol Hill in 1984, in response to the ‘84–‘85 famine in Ethiopia. Brother and sister Bill and Debbie Shore started the organization with the belief that everyone has a strength to share in the global fight against hunger and poverty, and that in these shared strengths lie sustainable solutions. Today we focus these strengths on making No Kid Hungry a reality in America.