HOLIDAY WINE TASTING CHANGED TO SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7TH 6:30 TO 8:30

THE HOLIDAY WINE TASTING ORIGINALLY SCHEDULED FOR THE OCTOBER 30TH HAS BEEN CHANGED TO NOVEMBER 7TH SATURDAY EVENING AT 6:30 TO 8:30 ON THE NINTH FLOOR OF UNDERWOOD PLAZA ON DICKSON STREET. MORE INFORMATION TO FOLLOW. THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSERS: NWA UNCORKED, ELLAS AT CARNALL HALL, MERRYSHIP ALT REALTY, CHRIS GODDARD DESIGN GROUP, DK DESIGNS.

KUNDE WINE DINNER AT SOUL NOVEMBER 5TH

KUNDE WINE DINNER

OCTOBER 5TH AT SOUL

JEFF KUNDE OWNER AND WINE GROWER WILL BE HERE ON NOVEMBER 5TH FOR AN ORGANIC / SUSTAINABLE VINEYARD WINE DINNER AT SOUL RESTAURANT. DETAILS TO COME AS SOON AS I MEET WITH CHEF BROOKS AND CASE. HERE IS THE MENU.

The Menu

Toasted Walnut, Gorgonzola, and Clover Honey Brushetta
Kunde, Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma, 2008

Bacon Wrapped Shrimp
with Chevre Grits
Kunde, Chardonnay, Sonoma, 2007

Merlot Braised Shortribs
with Smoked Gouda Mashed Potatoes and Sweet Carrots
Kunde, Merlot, Sonoma, 2005

Pear Tarte Tatin with Cabernet Caramel
Kunde, Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma, 2006

SUNSET HOLIDAY WINE TASTING OCTOBER 30TH

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 7TH, 2009
HOLIDAY SUNSET WINE TASTING
9TH FLOOR AT THE LOFT’S AT UNDERWOOD PLAZA
6:30 TO 8:30

JOIN US ONCE AGAIN ON TOP OF THE UNDERWOOD BUILDING ON DICKSON STREET FOR A SUNSET WINE TASTING FEATURING WINES FOR THE HOLIDAYS. TOURS WILL BE GIVEN OF THE CONDOS DESIGNED BY CHRIS GODDARD OF THE GODDARD DESIGN GROUP. TOP WINE EXPERTS IN THE AREA WILL BE ON HAND TO WALK YOU THROUGH THIS INTENSIVE LINE UP OF 50 PLUS WINES. FINGER FOODS WILL BE PROVIDED BY ELLA’S AT CARNALL HALL. COST IS $20 DOLLARS FOR THIS EVENT. YOU CAN MAKE RESERVATIONS BY EMAILING nwauncorked@sbcglobal.net. FOLLOW ALL WINE EVENTS @ nwauncorked.blogspot.com. LINEUP OF WINES COMING SOON.

DIERBERG WINE DINNER OCTOBER 13TH AT THE 36 CLUB

Dierberg Wine Dinner $55 OCT 13TH

ARRIVAL WINE - Star Lane Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc - $18.30 RETAIL
$16.47/ BOTTLE DISCOUNTED (10%)
$186.66/ CASE DISCOUNTED (15%)

Appetizer
Tender Boston Lettuce with homemade Gravlax Crostini
Dierberg Santa Maria Valley Chardonnay $36.64 RETAIL
$24.72/BOTTLE DISCOUNTED (10%)
$280.19/CASE DISCOUNTED (15%)

Entrée
Roasted Breast of Duck with red cabbage, apples and roasted baby yukon potatoes. Red wine reduction.
Three Saints Santa Ynez 2005 Santa Ynez Cabernet Sauvignon $27.87 RETAIL
$19.94/BOTTLE DISCOUNTED (10%)
$226.03/CASE DISCOUNTED (15%)

Dessert
Macadamia/Chocolate Torte with cinnamon sauce and fresh strawberries.
Dierberg 2006 Santa Ynez Syrah $34.22 RETAIL
BOTTLE DICOUNTED $30.79 (10%)
CASE DISCOUNTED $349.04 (15%)

I WORKED REALLY HARD WITH THE SUPPLIER, THE DISTRIBUTOR AND PETER AT THE 36 CLUB TO KEEP THE PRICE FOR THIS DINNER DOWN TO AN AFFORDABLE LEVEL FOR ALL TO ENJOY. SEND RESERVATIONS TO nwauncorked@sbcglobal.net

MENU FOR ITALIAN WINE DINNER AT JAMES AT THE MILL ON OCTOBER 2

Riviera Imports and James at the Mill
Wine Dinner
Friday October 2nd, 2009
6:30 reception with Hors D’Oeuvres and Prosecco
7:00 Dinner
$99. per person
plus applicable taxes and gratuity


Reception
Mini Corn and Herb Bilinis with crème fraiche and caviar
il Poggio Prosecco

Dinner
Wild Mushroom crusted Halibut with local wild mushrooms,
English peas and San Danielle Prosciutto
Zyme Black to White

Seared Ahi Tuna stuffed with asparagus on asparagus fettuccine and roast shallot beurre rouge
Agriverde Riseis

Seared Long Island duck breast on Arkansas bacon noodle cake and caramelized onion-balsamic jam with leek and scallion emulsion
il Palagione Antajr

Seared Lamb Loin on a ragout of baby red and yellow carrots
with baby white turnip, red pearl onions and a reduced red wine sauce
Zyme Amarone
DESSERT
Fresh Apricot Chocolate Nemesis with Apricot Sorbet
and a mint-apricot coulis
Tollo Passito

LINE UP OF WINES "WINE AND DESIGN"

TABLE ONEMartin Codax 2008 Rias Baixas Albarino“A” by Acacia 2007 Red BlendSnap Dragon 2007 ChardonnaySnap Dragon 2007 Red BlendAlamos 2008 Mendoza, Argentina MalbecAlamos 2008 Mendoza, Argentina ChardonnayPolka Dot 2007 Pfalz Region, Sweet Riesling

TABLE TWO
Mas Carlo 2006 Costieres de Nimes Les Enfants TerriblesMourvedre/Syrah BlendLa Posta 2007 Mendoza, Argentina Paulucci Vineyard MalbecCrios 2008 Mendoza, Argentina TorrontesCrios 2008 Mendoza, Argentia Rose’ of MalbecVino Cobos 2007 Felino Mendoza, Argentina ChardonnayVino Cobos 2006 Lagarto Mendoza Argentina MerlotPierre Peters N/V Grand Cru Blanc de Blanc Le Mesnil sur Oger

TABLE THREE
Spann 2007 Yorkville Highlands Betsy’s Backacher “Bottle Blonde”Artesa 2007 Carneros ChardonnaySpanish Quarter 2007 Albarino/Chardonnay White BlendLuigi Bosca 2007 Mendoza Argentina Pinot NoirBodega Septima 2006 Mendoza, Argentina MalbecVilla Jolanda N/V Moscato Sparkling Rose’Hess Select 2006 Mendocino, Lake, Napa County Cabernet

TABLE FOUR
Casali Rosa di Rosa N/V Sparkling Colli Di ScandianoCasali Rosa di Bianco N/V Sparkling Malvasia dell’EmiliaKenneth Volk Aqua Pumpkin 2007 Paso Robles MerlotKenneth Volk Aqua Pumpkin 2007 Santa Barbara ChardonnayKarma 2007 Cabernet SauvignonVino Robles 2007 Edna Valley Chardonnay

TABLE FIVE
Joel Gott 2007 California Cabernet SauvignonJoel Gott 2008 Columbia River RieslingJoel Gott 2007 Lodi ZinfandelJoel Gott 2008 California Sauvignon BlancJoel Gott 2008 Monterey Chardonnay

TABLE SIX
King Estate 2006 Oregon Pinot NoirKing Estae 2007 Oregon Pinot GrisDr. L 2007 Mosel RieslingFerrari Carano 2008 Sonoma County Fume’ BlancChateau St. Jean 2008 Sonoma County ChardonnayChateau St. Jean 2007 Sonoma County Pinot Noir

TABLE SEVEN
Sean Minor 2008 Sonoma County Sauvignon BlancSean Minor 2006 Napa Valley Cabernet SauvignonSean Minor2006 Napa Valley MerlotSean Minor 2007 Central Coast ChardonnayAnne Amie 2007 Cuvee “A” Willamette Valley Pinot NoirAnne Amie 2007 Willamette Valley Amrita

TABLE EIGHT
St. Johns Cabernet SauvignonSt. Johns ChardonnaySt. Johns White ZinfandelPost ChardonnayPost Red ZinfandelPost VignolesPost Ives NoirPost Red MuscadinePost White MuscadinePost Barrel Aged Sherry

TABLE NINE
Root 1 2007 Chilean Cabernet SauvignonRoot 1 2008 Chilean Sauvignon BlancDashwood 2008 New Zealand Sauvignon BlancProtocolo 2008 Spanish Red BlendProtocoloGarnacha De Fuego Spanish Reb BlendWhite Oak 2008 Napa Valley Chardonnay BEEREd Hardy Premium BeerEd Hardy Premium Light Beer

ITALIAN WINE DINNER AT JAMES AT THE MILL FRIDAY OCTOBER 2ND

Nwa Uncorked is having an Italian wine dinner in conjunction with James at the Mill on Friday October 2nd. Dan Tacinelli with Riviera Imports will be our speaker for the event. More news to follow as soon as Miles gets me the menu he plans on preparing. I can then match the wines and get a cost out to our members.

DESIGN AND WINE EVENT

I am so excited about the first event for NWAUncorked. This event will be a fund raising event "Design and Wine" on the Ninth Floor Veranda of the Underwood Building on September 18th (the Friday before the Georgia Bulldogs home game). We will have over 50 wines poured that night for your pleasure. Tour four exquisitely decorated condo's and two verandas with designers Chris Goddard and Daniel Keeley. Ella's at Carnall Hall will be providing wonderful snacks to accompany the vast selections of wine. Learn about wines from all over the world by the leading wine experts in the state. The Sunset Wine Tasting will start at 6 ending at 9. Reservations for this limited seating event can be emailed to nwauncorked@sbcglobal.net or follow the wine club's events at nwauncorked.blogspot.com. Our great sponsers are County Line Liquor, DK Design, Alexander, Merryship and Alt, Ella's Restaurant at Carnall Hall, Goddard Design Group.

BELL WINEMAKERS DINNER MENU

ANTHONY BELL WINEMAKERS DINNER

MAY 27TH, BORDINO’S 6:30 PM

ARRIVAL WINE

BELL 2006 NAPA VALLEY SAUVIGNON BLANC

APPETIZER

BEEF TENDERLOIN MEATBALLS WITH PORT WINE AND PARMESEAN CRISPS

BELL WINE CELLARS 2006 CANTERBURY VINEYARD SYRAH

ENTREE

BRAISED SHORT RIBS WITH ARUGULA PESTO, FENNEL AND FRISSEEBELL

2005 NAPA VALLEY CLARET CABERNET SAUVIGNON

INTERMEZZO

BELL 2004 NAPA VALLEY CABERNET SAUVIGNON CLONE 6

DESSERT

FLOURLESS CHOCHOLATE CAKE BELL NV LODI PORT

BELL WINE CELLARS WINEMAKERS DINNER

The much anticipate Bell Wine Cellars Winemakers Dinner is set for the 27th of May at Bordino's. Anthony Bell will be our host for this auspicious occasion. Chef Chrissy are working on the food and wine matches for the dinner. Cost is $95.00. The event starts at 6:30 pm on the 27th of May. Wines we will feature are:

Bell Wine Cellars Napa Valley 2007 Sauvignon Blanc
Bell Wine Cellars Napa 2006 Valley Syrah
Bell Wine Cellars 2005 Napa Valley Claret
Bell Wine Cellars Clone 6
Bell Wine Cellars Lodi NV Port

Please join us for the Winemakers Reception before the dinner on the deck at Bordino's feature Candoni Prosecco NV.

Food matches to follow later today or Thursday.

Reservations must be made in advance. Members have first priority for reservations to this event. Email me at nwauncorked@sbcglobal.net to make your reservations.

MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION

NWA Uncorked is a wine appreciation club dedicated to furthering the knowledge of its members in all aspects of wine and food. Membership is $50 per year. Membership gives first priority for reservations to wine dinners and wine tastings. Members recieve a $5 discount on all tastings and a $10-=$20 discount on all dinners. We commit to doing 2 dinners and 7 tastings a year. Last year we did 11 tastings.



Contact me at:479.750.7575 or 479.790.9463 for reservations or additional information.

Welcome

Welcome to NWA Uncorked. All information on NWA Uncorked tastings, memberships, and dinners can be found here. All ifo will be updated regularly!

Thanks!

Mark Hatwig