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Martin Wine Cellar July Events

Posted by perle0 on 2005-07-02 21:08:41 (2907 views)

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Check out the latest upcoming wine-tasting events at Martin's by clicking Read More below.

All tastings begin at 6:30 pm and are held at the Metairie store (except dinners). Reservations and payment are required in advance. You can pay with cash or check at either either location , or make a reservation by phone. Have your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Discover Card or Diners Club ready and call either location--(504) 896-7300 in Metairie, or (504) 899-7411 for Uptown.

Rose Colored Glasses
Thursday, July 7
$20 per person
hosted by Ian McCaffery
  • Nicolas Feuillatte Rosé NV -- $37.99
  • Saintsbury Vin Gris Rosé 2004 -- $11.99
  • Charles Joguet Chinon Rosé 2004 -- $14.99
  • Henri Bourgeois Sancerre Rosé 2004 -- $14.99
  • Lucien Crochet Sancerre Rosé 2004 -- $23.99
  • McCrea Cellars Rosé of Mourvedre 2004 -- $17.99
  • Tablas Creek Rosé 2004 -- $19.99
  • Tempier Bandol Rosé 2004 -- $26.99


Wine Divas: Viva La Diva
Wednesday, July 13
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Sip. Shop. Socialize.
A casual networking and social soirée designed especially for women.
$25 per person

Featuring -- Authentic French and French-inspired gifts and home decor from Vive La France
Culinary creations by Chef René Bajeux of René Bistrot
Sizzling sounds of guitarist Jean-Louis Lavergne
Decadent pastries by Maurice French Pastries
A savory selection of French cheeses and patés
  • Pierre Sparr Alsace One 2003 -- $9.99
  • Pierre Sparr Brut Cremant d’Alsace Rosé NV -- $13.99
  • Paul Jaboulet Cotes du Rhone Paralle! l 45 2001 -- $8.99
  • Mumm Extra Dry Carte Classique NV -- $30.99
  • Domaine Louis Jadot Macon Villages Chardonnay 2002 -- $8.99
  • Domaine Louis Jadot Beaujolais Villages 2002 -- $7.99
  • Domaine du Poujol Coteaux du Languedoc Rosé 2004 -- $11.99
  • Perrin Cotes du Rhone Rouge Reserve 2003 -- $9.99


Sumptuous Summer Sippers
Thursday, July 14
$18 per person
hosted by Ian McCaffery

Come enjoy this casual reception-style tasting of great fromage and 10 wines that will help you beat the heat, with wine expert Sam Cusack.
  • Mount Nelson Sauvignon Blanc 2004 -- $15.99
  • Enofriulia Pinot Grigio 2003 -- $11.99
  • Château Valcombe Cotes du Ventoux Signature Rosé 2004 -- $13.99
  • Château Labatut Bouchard 2003 -- $10.99
  • Ladoucet le Pouilly Fume 2002 -- $25.99
  • Deinhard Ruppersberger Reiterpfad Riesling Kabinett 2002 -- $14.99
  • Saintsbury Chardonnay 2003 -- $16.99
  • Conundrum 2003 -- $18.99
  • Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label NV -- $37.99


Wine and Dine at Sake Cafe
(2830 Magazine Street)
Head Chef Hao Gong
Tuesday, July 19 at 7pm
$45 inclusive of tax and gratuity

Start this magnificent night with a sparkling glass of Scharffenberger Brut NV. Then enjoy your dinner complimented by four premium chilled Japanese Sakes that will be served throughout the evening. A dry Riesling will be offered as a delicious alternative.
  • Passed Hors d´Oeuvres
  • Sake Salad
    Fresh Mixed Greens tossed in a ginger dressing garnished with fresh roma tomatoes
  • Shumai
    Shrimp Dumpling drizzled with Ponzu Sauce
  • Beef Negimaki
    Rib Eye Beef rolled in scallions topped with teriyaki sauce
  • New Orleans Roll
    Crawfish, avocado, crunch inside, snow crab, and spicy tuna on top with wasabi tobiki and eel sauce
  • Rocky II
    Tempura shrimp, snow crab, avocado,asparagus, and masago in a soybean sheet
  • Salmon Naruto
    Fresh salmon, crabsticks, avocado, and masago in a cucumber wrap with miso dressing
  • Sake Homemade Green Tea Ice Cream


Cool Off with California Chardonnay
Thursday, July 21
$25 per person
Join wine experts John Charlebois and Ian McCaffery as they cool off from the summer heat with these outstanding California Chardonnays. This casual reception-style tasting of 8 incredible wines and American Artisanal Cheeses will undoubtedly please your palate.
  • Mer Soleil 2002 -- $32.99
  • Far Niente 2003 -- $45.00
  • Chalk Hill 2001 -- $25.99
  • Sonoma Cutrer “Les Pierres” 2001 -- $31.99
  • Chalone 2002 -- $24.99
  • Saintsbury “Brown Ranch” 2002 -- $29.99
  • Beringer Private Reserve 2002 -- $29.99
  • Au Bon Climat “Nuits Blanche” 2002 -- $41.99


Martinis and Massages
featuring Rain Vodka and Aveda Institutes
Tuesday, July 26
$20 per person
Come relax, wet your whistle, and tantalize your taste buds at this reception tasting featuring stress relief therapy by Aveda Institutes, 6 cocktails made with Rain Vodka, and artisanal cheeses and fresh patés from 6:30 to 8pm in our Metairie Tasting Room.
  • Raindrop -- Rain, blue Curacao, sour mix
  • Rain Forest -- Rain, melon liqueur, splash of 7 up
  • Nectar of the Goddesses -- Rain, pink lemonade, and pineapple juice
  • Cosmopolitan -- Rain, triple sec, and cranberry
  • Pure Rain -- classic Martini
  • Purple Rain -- Rain, raspberry liqueur


A Journey Down Under
Thursday, July 28
$20 per person
hosted by Damien Abrusley
  • Pikes Riesling Clare Valley 2004 -- $16.99
  • Pike and Joyce Sauvignon Blanc 2003 -- $17.99
  • Hill of Content Pinot Noir 2003 -- $14.99
  • Nine Stones Shiraz Barossa 2003 -- $12.99
  • Fireblock Old Vines Grenache 2002 -- $16.99
  • Tir Na N’og Old Vines Grenache 2003 -- $21.99
  • Elderton Shiraz Barossa 2003 -- $26.99
  • Joseph Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Moda 2001 -- $38.99


 

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