Events and Wine Tastings
TASTING CALENDAR 2008
(Please remember that for everyone's pleasure we request no fragrance or cell phones please.)
*A three business day cancellation policy is in effect for all tastings.*
AN EVENING IN PROVENCE—A DINNER PAIRED WITH CHATEAUNEUF DU PAPES & SULTRY FRENCH ROSES
WEDNESDAY, JULY 16— 6:30 PM AT LA PETITE MAISON
Don’t we all wish we were in Provence, analyzing the gnarly hillsides or gazing at the foaming sea, vigilant for needy mermaids? Well, we can come fairly close…drinking the wine and eating the pure, delicious food of that chimerical place. In that noble pursuit, we will hold a wine tasting at La Petite Maison (what better place?). We have some extraordinary Chateauneufs and roses to check-out. The Chateauneufs are from several of the finest recent vintages, like 2005, 2004 and 2001. The roses are, naturally, all 2007 to make certain that they are super refreshing and will protect us from potential summer heat. Henri Chaperont, La Petite’s gifted chef/proprietor will prepare the authentic Provencal dishes for this tasting extravaganza. The tariff per diner is $75 (plus tax and tip). Please call us to reserve your "couverts" (475-9700). Seating is limited.
DINING WITH RIESLINGS AT PALAPA’S SURFSIDE GRILL
TUESDAY, JULY 29—6:30 PM
Let’s check out Victor Matthew’s new restaurant, Palapa’s Surfside Grill (he also owns the Black Bear in Green Mountain Falls and The Paragon Culinary School here in town). Victor is a gifted chef and he’s going to make us a four course dinner to go with our favorite Rieslings. Riesling, by the way, is the supreme match with fresh, finely prepared seafood and dishes with spice and zing...just what Victor does so mystically. The cost is $58/diner plus tax and tip. Call us to reserve your "lounge chair" (475-9700) in the Patio Room. The restaurant is located at 5710 S. Carefree Circle. "Surfside attire" is appropriate, of course.
THE STORY OF TWO PINOTS — DINNER AT THE BROADMOOR’S SUMMIT
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 20— 6:30 PM
Yes, Pinot Gris and Pinot Noir. This event will take place at the super stellar Summit Restaurant in the Broadmoor complex. It will be a dinner where we will pair domestic versions of those two grapes with the restaurant’s sublime cuisine. Should be fascinating because Pinot Noir and Pinot Gris are particularly compatible with finely finished dishes. This dinner will be held on August 20th. The first glasses will be raised at 6:30 p.m. The cost is $79 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations should be made with us (475-9700). Oh, and "Bucky," the Summit’s astute sommelier, will be on hand to provide additional insight into the wines.
BEER TASTING—THE BIG BEERS OF SUMMER
THURSDAY, JULY 24—6:00 PM
THE WAREHOUSE RESTAURANT
Please join us in tasting some truly fantastic beers. We will be serving lighter (in color, at least) ales perfect for summer-time enjoyment. Styles will include Saison , Triple, Wit Bier, and Pale Ale. These will include imports (many Belgian) and domestic craft beers. Substantial hors d’oeuveres will be provided by the fine kitchen at The Warehouse. All this for only $40 per person (inclusive). You don’t want to miss it! Call Coaltrain @ 475-9700 to reserve your place at the table.
COALTRAIN
Wine & Spirits
330 W. Uintah
Colorado Springs, CO 80905
719-475-9700