A Benefit for the LASPCA with Rosenblum Wines, Tuesday November 9, 6-8pm
In 1978, veterinarian Dr. Kent Rosenblum and his wife Kathy founded Rosenblum Cellars. Over the years Rosenblum has been hailed as one of the top American wineries and called a ?mecca for zin-fanatics.? Embodying nearly three decades of winemaking tradition, Rosenblum has evolved from a passionate home-winemaking operation into a world-class winery. Today, Rosenblum Cellars is recognized as one of North America?s most acclaimed producers of zinfandel and Rh?ne varietal wines. As a veternarian, Dr. Rosenblum wanted to honor the animals that give us so much joy so he created "Ch?teau La Paws", Rh?ne-inspired blends with a California twist. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this vibrant and deliciously playful wine benefits Paws With A Cause, a charitable leader in training assistance dogs for people with disabilities. And tonight we'll also donate the proceeds from the cost of the tasting to the LASPCA. The Chateau La Paws wines will be in the lineup as well as the Rosenblum Viognier, Petite Sirah, and their award winning, highly rated "Rockpile Zinfandel". Taste five great wines, help out the SPCA, and feel free to bring your well behaved, leashed, four legged friends if you want too! This event is limited to 40 - two legged participants. Reservation and prepayment are required, call 504.304.0635 $15.
Swirl Wines
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, La 70119
504.304.0635
Opening Art Reception and Friday Free For All, November 5, 6-8pm
Join local artist Kathy Schorr tonight and view her gorgeous handpainted silks that will soften our walls for the next month. We'll also be drinking five really great wines from the Babcock winery in the Santa Ynez Valley with Scott Howett from Mystic Vine. Also Chef Dan Esses' 3 Muses tapas plates available from $5-$12. This event is free and open to the public.
Central Coast winemaker Bryan Babcok has been getting lots of recognition lately as the Los Angeles Times named him as one of the "Ten Best Winemakers of the Year", he was also named by this influential daily as "Most Courageous Winemaker of the Year" for his daring style. The prestigious James Beard Foundation chose Bryan as one of the "Top Ten Small Production Winemakers in the World," the only American to receive the title!
Located in the Santa Ynez Valley, the Babcock family has owned and operated the winery for over 30 years. Pretty small production here, ranging anywhere from 300 cases to 5000 at the most. They offer an excellent range of wines and to show you the scope of what they make we'll be tasting five of them in our Friday Free For All this week. Definitely worth a look, what have you got to lose, it's free!
Chardonnay,$19.50
?Identity Crisis? Syrah (a white wine, very interesting...), $16.99
?Rita?s Earth? Pinot Noir, $24.99
?Classic Rock? Cabernet, $21.99
?Under the Radar? Merlot, $19.50
Swirl Wines
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, La 70119
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An Evening of Latin Music and Wine,Thursday November 4, 6-8pm
We'll be relaxing to the cool acoustical sounds of Javier Guiterrez tonight while we offer some great South American wine specials at the bar for just $5 a glass. And if you need a little something to munch on we'll be featuring a special Spanish cheese plate for $10, tonight only. No reservations needed, just come on in and relax with a good glass of wine and friends!
If single-vineyard small production great wines from Napa Valley's famed Silverado Trail are appealing to you, then this is your lucky day!
Fresh from this year's harvest, winemaker August "Joe" Briggs will make a quick stop in New Orleans for this one and only tasting of his tiny production (under 200 cases on most) of Chardonnay, Cabernet, Petit Sirah, and more. Meet Joe, taste his incredible wines, and get your bottles signed at this exclusive event. This tasting is free and a no-brainer, really...no reservations required!
On October 12, 2010, Swirl Wines presents St. James Cheese owner Richard Sutton and Morgan Stroud from Purveyor of Fine Wines for a wine, beer, and cheese pairing night featuring the premium MOA boutique beers and Allan Scott wines from New Zealand.
The production of theses unique brews by winemaker Josh Scott starts off quite normally. Josh brews the beer using mainly local hops, malt, wheat, or barley. Then he veers off the well-worn path. Josh bottles the beer, adds a dose of yeast and sugar and then seals the cap. Just like champagne, the bubbles produced by this second fermentation are dissolved in the liquid. The result is a beer unlike any other--clear, exquisite, and bottle-fermented. From 6-8 p.m., we'll be tasting 4 of the MOA beers and as an added treat, winemaker Josh Scott's Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc paired with 6 different cheeses. This is a seated tasting and is limited to 20 participants. Reservation and prepayment are required. Call 504.304.0635 for info and reservations. $20.
Swirl Wine Bar and Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
504.304.0635
The Next Food Network Star, Food Network?s hugely successful culinary reality series, is currently casting for its 2011 season. They are holding an Open Casting Call in New Orleans, LA on Monday, August 16, 2010. This is the first time they are coming to New Orleans for an open casting call and they can?t wait to meet all the potential candidates there!
The producers are looking for people who are full of life, passionate about cooking, and knowledgeable about food to meet us in person at our open casting call.
The details of the event are as follows:
Monday, August 16, 2010
10am-3pm
W New Orleans
333 Poydras Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
Divers exploring a shipwreck found recently in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland had even more reason to celebrate when they found that the ship contained up to 30 bottles of what is now the world's oldest drinkable Champagne.
The Champagne is believed to date, like the ship, to the 1780's, and the oldest Champagne vintage of which bottles still survive is the 1825 Perrier-Jouet (pictured).
The divers know it's Champagne, and that it's drinkable, because they immediately opened a bottle and tasted it. "It tasted fantastic. It was a very sweet champagne, with a tobacco taste and oak."
I can't say that I blame them. The remaining bottles may be worth as much as $68,000 each, so chances are they aren't going to get many more opportunities to taste it.
Sure, the commentary is in French. Sure, the real action doesn't start up until 1:00. But wouldn't this information come in handy next time you have a bottle of wine, a man's dress shoe, and no corkscrew?
I'm guessing that a woman's shoe with a similar structure would work as well, or maybe an athletic shoe, but maybe not high heels or sandals. Let me know if you try it with other shoes and have a positive result.
Try this at your own risk, as there is at least a chance that the bottle could break. Not recommended for sparkling wines...use a sword for those.
Wine Tasting to benefit Swine Palace
Sponsored by Maxwell's Market
July 22, 2010
Champagne Reception at 6:30 P.M.
Tasting 7-9 P.M.
Tickets are $40 in advance/$50 at the door
(limited tickets available)
Share a summer night of fine wines and hors d'oeuvres on the Reilly Theatre stage on July 22. Sample an assortment of 16 excellent champagne and wine varietals, all while supporting Swine Palace, Baton Rouge's only professional Equity Theater company.
Secure your $5 raffle ticket to win an instant Wine Cellar--25 bottles of summer's finest wine varietals.
Oh, and don't forget--mystery envelopes filled with wonderful gifts provided by some of the area's finest hotels, arts organizations, restaurants, spas, and businesses will be for sale at the event. Everyone is a winner! You don't know what you will win, but you are guaranteed a great bargain.
Join us for what is sure to be a memorable evening. Buy your tickets today! (Limited tickets are available).
For more information, contact Jacquelyn at (225) 578-9277 or jcraddock@lsu.edu.
Join us for a very special event on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010, as Swirl Wine Bar and Market pair up with Angel Miranda, Chef/Owner of Lola's, as he opens his home for a demonstration of new, global Spanish cuisine cooking techniques by acclaimed Spanish Chef Fernando Sanchez Gonzales, assisted by Angel. Chef Fernando Sanchez Gonzales of Barbacana Restaurante & Tapas Bar near Madrid has worked extensively in fine restaurants throughout Spain, and has been invited to New Orleans to work with Lola's staff to infuse some new spice into their current menu.
The evening will feature:
Tapas cooking demonstration
A sampling of 10 prepared dishes
A tasting of 7 wines paired and provided by Swirl
Lola's fabulous Sangria
Angel and Fernando have put together an incredible menu for this evening.
MENU
Starters: Lola's Sangria and Tortilla de Patata
Pairings:
Endivias con Queso Azul y Nueces paired with Avinyo Brut Cava
Croquetas de Cangrejo paired with 2008 Gurrutxaga Txakolina, Txakoli
Ensalata de Verduras con Vinagreta de Cafe paired with 2009 Gaciarevalo Casamaro Blanco, Rueda
Vieras con Doble Crema de Puerros paired with 2009 Vina Mein, Ribeiro
Cleanse your palate:
Chupitos de Crema de Gazpacho de Fresas
Carpaccio de Atun Rojo con Vinagreta de Wasabi paired with 2009 Joan D'Anguera Garnaxta, Monsant
Bacalao Riojana paired with 2008 Arbanta Rioja
Albondigas de Cordero paired with 2009 Mas Martinet Menut Priorato
And finish with dessert:
Leche Frita
Wednesday, June 9, 7 to 9pm, $40 per person.
Reservations and prepayment are required as attendance is limited to 40 people.
Please call (504) 304-0635 to reserve your spot.
Swirl Wine Bar & Market
3143 Ponce de Leon Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
504.304.0635
http://swirlandsavor.blogspot.com
The Next Food Network Star, Food Network?s hugely successful culinary reality series, is currently casting for its 2011 season. They are holding an Open Casting Call in New Orleans, LA on Monday, August 16, 2010. This is the first time they are coming to New Orleans for an open casting call and they can?t wait to meet all the potential candidates there!
Divers exploring a shipwreck found recently in the Baltic Sea between Sweden and Finland had even more reason to celebrate when they found that the ship contained up to 30 bottles of what is now the world's oldest drinkable Champagne.
Wine Tasting to benefit Swine Palace
Join us for a very special event on Wednesday, June 9th, 2010, as Swirl Wine Bar and Market pair up with Angel Miranda, Chef/Owner of Lola's, as he opens his home for a demonstration of new, global Spanish cuisine cooking techniques by acclaimed Spanish Chef Fernando Sanchez Gonzales, assisted by Angel. Chef Fernando Sanchez Gonzales of Barbacana Restaurante & Tapas Bar near Madrid has worked extensively in fine restaurants throughout Spain, and has been invited to New Orleans to work with Lola's staff to infuse some new spice into their current menu.