Special Thursday, Nov. 8 "Drink Like A Pro"
Vintage 59 "Drink Like A Pro"
Serendipity Restaurant, located in the American Can Bldg at 3700 Orleans Ave, and Chef Chris DeBarr are proud to welcome Debra Lewis, of the wonderful French wine importer Vintage '59 and their amazing portfolio of artisanal winemakers, to New Orleans. Chef Chris is holding a special edition of "Drink Like A Pro" Wine Seminar on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 6-7:15 pm at Serendipity.
"Drink Like A Pro" is an opportunity to evaluate wines in a professional tasting seminar, guided by Chef DeBarr, who won Top 100 Wine Restaurateur this past August from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, with another wine trade pro. Tickets are $25, which includes tax & tip, and brings a few tasty morsels from the Serendipity kitchen, too.
Reservations to this special Thursday, Nov. 8 edition of "Drink Like A Pro" can be made at 504-407-0818.
"Some of my favorite wines are carried by Vintage '59," says Chef DeBar, "and the informative Vintage '59 website practically teaches readers vital lessons about French wine terroir in one handy site: www.vintage59.com" The wines Debra & Chef will taste & discuss are quite lovely:
Barnaut, Blanc de Noir, Champagne from Bouzy -- a stellar example of hand-crafted grower champagne at as good a price as can be had in real Champagne country.
Pfister, "Cuvée 8" from Alsace. Talented, young vigneron Melanie Pfister is the 8th generation winemaker in her family, and in her unique blend she gives the 4 noble grapes of Alsatian heritage to us in a beautiful rendering: dry, rich, aromatic & deep...
Domaine de la Folie, "Clos la Folie" from Rully in Burgundy, represents a triumph for organic, stainless steel made Chardonnay. Laid down on the skins to develop a fascinating spice box profile, clean & true to a special 'monopole' vineyard at the highest altitude in Rully, this White Burgundy shows true beauty that is sure to dazzle even experienced wine drinkers.
Coupe Roses, "Cuvée Bastide" a delicious, gutsy Minervois red blend grown on steep limestone hillsides. Great value & even better drinking from a truly proud, idiosyncratic winemaking team!
Haut-Monplaisir, "Prestige Cahors" 2007, from the ancestral homeland for all Malbec, this dark wine brings all the allure of the deep pleasures of Malbec into startling focus, with barrel aging, care for perfect old vines, and natural understanding of that ancient land.
"As any wine lover can tell, these are unusual & important French wines that speak to the importance of place, of terroir, of the ways we all defend the places we love," says Chef Chris. Come see how we celebrate these wines, and learn to truly taste their great nuances on Thursday evening, Nov. 8 with Debra Lewis of Vintage '59 at Serendipity!
Thanks to local distributors Purveyor of Fine Wines for all their assistance in bringing Debra Lewis & the lush wines of Vintage '59 to New Orleans!
On the following Monday, Nov. 12 we will welcome Mike Procido, of Wines Unlimited based here in Nola, to discuss w Chef Chris about the holiday table in "Wines That Aren't Turkeys" for our last Drink Like A Pro in November. Mike & Chef are old friends, and they will breakdown the great holiday wines fit for diverse flavors & wine drinking experience for Thanksgiving & into the holidays. Tap into the secrets & jolly stories as Chef & Mike Procido get you ready for easygoing, but great festive wines!
We will resume with a new set of December "Drink Like A Pro" events, on the 3rd, 10th, and 17th. Stay tuned for more info soon!
Serendipity Restaurant, located in the American Can Bldg at 3700 Orleans Ave, and Chef Chris DeBarr are proud to welcome Debra Lewis, of the wonderful French wine importer Vintage '59 and their amazing portfolio of artisanal winemakers, to New Orleans. Chef Chris is holding a special edition of "Drink Like A Pro" Wine Seminar on Thursday, Nov. 8, from 6-7:15 pm at Serendipity.
"Drink Like A Pro" is an opportunity to evaluate wines in a professional tasting seminar, guided by Chef DeBarr, who won Top 100 Wine Restaurateur this past August from Wine Enthusiast Magazine, with another wine trade pro. Tickets are $25, which includes tax & tip, and brings a few tasty morsels from the Serendipity kitchen, too.
Reservations to this special Thursday, Nov. 8 edition of "Drink Like A Pro" can be made at 504-407-0818.
"Some of my favorite wines are carried by Vintage '59," says Chef DeBar, "and the informative Vintage '59 website practically teaches readers vital lessons about French wine terroir in one handy site: www.vintage59.com" The wines Debra & Chef will taste & discuss are quite lovely:
Barnaut, Blanc de Noir, Champagne from Bouzy -- a stellar example of hand-crafted grower champagne at as good a price as can be had in real Champagne country.
Pfister, "Cuvée 8" from Alsace. Talented, young vigneron Melanie Pfister is the 8th generation winemaker in her family, and in her unique blend she gives the 4 noble grapes of Alsatian heritage to us in a beautiful rendering: dry, rich, aromatic & deep...
Domaine de la Folie, "Clos la Folie" from Rully in Burgundy, represents a triumph for organic, stainless steel made Chardonnay. Laid down on the skins to develop a fascinating spice box profile, clean & true to a special 'monopole' vineyard at the highest altitude in Rully, this White Burgundy shows true beauty that is sure to dazzle even experienced wine drinkers.
Coupe Roses, "Cuvée Bastide" a delicious, gutsy Minervois red blend grown on steep limestone hillsides. Great value & even better drinking from a truly proud, idiosyncratic winemaking team!
Haut-Monplaisir, "Prestige Cahors" 2007, from the ancestral homeland for all Malbec, this dark wine brings all the allure of the deep pleasures of Malbec into startling focus, with barrel aging, care for perfect old vines, and natural understanding of that ancient land.
"As any wine lover can tell, these are unusual & important French wines that speak to the importance of place, of terroir, of the ways we all defend the places we love," says Chef Chris. Come see how we celebrate these wines, and learn to truly taste their great nuances on Thursday evening, Nov. 8 with Debra Lewis of Vintage '59 at Serendipity!
Thanks to local distributors Purveyor of Fine Wines for all their assistance in bringing Debra Lewis & the lush wines of Vintage '59 to New Orleans!
On the following Monday, Nov. 12 we will welcome Mike Procido, of Wines Unlimited based here in Nola, to discuss w Chef Chris about the holiday table in "Wines That Aren't Turkeys" for our last Drink Like A Pro in November. Mike & Chef are old friends, and they will breakdown the great holiday wines fit for diverse flavors & wine drinking experience for Thanksgiving & into the holidays. Tap into the secrets & jolly stories as Chef & Mike Procido get you ready for easygoing, but great festive wines!
We will resume with a new set of December "Drink Like A Pro" events, on the 3rd, 10th, and 17th. Stay tuned for more info soon!