Bold Red Blends

Join me today, Friday, January 17th, from 3-6 pm and/or tomorrow, Saturday, January 18th, from 1-4 pm, and taste authentic Italian red wines from Veneto, Tuscany, and Sicily.

Don’t let a little cold and snow stop you. Warm up with these tasty Italian red wines!  I hope you can join us. In Vino Veritas! Dirk

2022 Barone di Bernaj Frappato, Terre Siciliane – This fresh and fruit-forward wine made from 100% Frappato grapes hails just outside the Etna growing zone, sharing in that region’s warm climate and 100% volcanic soils. It exhibits vibrant, bright cherry, balsamic, and black pepper notes with a palate that’s clean and refreshing. $17.00/bottle

2020 Ca’della Scala Valpolicella, Veneto, Italy – Vibrant and bright, the Allegretto Valpolicella really sings! Made from a traditional blend of 40% Corvina, 30% Rondinella, and 30% Corvinone grapes, it offers black cherry flavors that are full, lively, and harmonious. $18.00/bottle

2022 Antonio Sanguineti Morellino di Scansano, Maremma, Tuscany – This wine is made from 95% Sangiovese and 5% Alicante grapes grown on vines overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. It bursts with ripe cherry, fresh cracked pepper, sage, and ocean brine. Its taut structure supports a long, slightly smoky finish; and it’s perfect with pizza, meatballs or even spicy chorizo. A great alternative to its Chianti cousins. $20.00/bottle

AND

Join me Wednesday, January 22nd, 6-8 pm for a winemaker dinner featuring beautiful Bordeaux wines from the Sichel family at Black Forest Bistro, 6750 Shoup Rd., Black Forest, CO. This will be a delicious dinner paired with very special wines! Hope you can join me. Cheers Dirk

The cost is $125/person plus gratuity and tax.

Reservations: Go to their website, bfbistro.com, and click the Reservations link. Enter the number of people and the date, January 22nd.

Amuse

Smoked Salmon Flatbread with Crème Fraiche, Fresh Dill and Lemon Pearls

Paired with Laurent Perrachon Cremant de Bourgogne Blanc de Blancs Brut

Soup

Bistro Lobster and Crab Bisque with Whipped Goat Cheese and Herb Crostini

Paired with 2020 Chateau Argadens Bordeaux Blanc

Main

Beef Tenderloin Filet with Béarnaise Sauce and Rustic Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Paired with 2020 Sichel Saint Estephe and 2021 Chateau Angludet Margaux

Dessert

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulee with Fresh Berries

Paired with a 2020 Sichel Sauternes