Brix Wine Cellars

Darioush Wine Dinner Tuesday, August 31st

drj — Tue, 24 Aug 2010 16:21:36 +0000

Darioush is a ninety-five acre Napa Valley estate planted to Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Malbec, Petit Verdot, Chardonnay and Viognier. Privately owned and founded by Darioush Khaledi in 1997, the winery focuses on limted-production “Old World” style wines featuring the signature Cabernet Sauvignon as the cornerstone of their production.

Welcome
2009 Viognier

First Course
Slow-smoked quail on savory bread pudding w/ three-chili sauce
Paired with 2008 Chardonnay

Second Course
Korean-style short rib w/ pickled slaw
Paired with 2006 Merlot

Third Course
Spicy duck ravioli w/ yellow pepper Romesco sauce
Paired with 2007 Shiraz

Fourth Course
Coffee-crusted filet mignon w/ blueberry reduction
Paired with 2007 Cabernet

Chef’s Choice of Dessert

Your $50 deposit is your reservation. Call 281-374-6100 to secure your seat.
Due to space limitations, we cannot guarantee that parties of more than six can be seated at the same table.

Waugh Wine Dinner August 17th

drj — Sat, 07 Aug 2010 15:15:57 +0000

WAUGH WINE DINNER
Tuesday, August 17th @ 7pm
$85/person (plus tax & gratuity)

Tuesday, August 17th at 7:00pm Ryan Waugh, owner and winemaker of Waugh Cellars, returns to BRIX.

In 2001 Ryan founded Waugh Cellars, which now produces 3000 cases of award winning wine annually: a Russian River Chardonnay, a Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Waugh Cellars’ best selling Dry Creek Zinfandel. At just 31, with seven vintages already behind him, Ryan is one of the youngest winemakers working in Napa and Sonoma.

A new wine brand, Six Degrees, was released in January 2008. Six Degrees is a Sonoma cabernet from an exclusive two-acre vineyard on the uppermost reaches of the Mayacamas Mountains known as Redwood Hill.

First Course
Shrimp and yellow potato croquettes w/ Aji Amarillo aioli & candied lime salsa
Paired with 2008 Chardonnay

Second Course
Duck tostada, sweet potato tortilla, herb salad & habeneros honey salsa
Paired with 2006 Zinfandel

Third Course
Pork loin, cheddar sweet onion potato tart, pickled rhubarb & blackberry Zinfandel reduction
Paired with 2007 Petite Sirah

Fourth Course
Spiced lamb leg crepinette, panisse & curry tomatillo
Paired with 2006 “Six Degrees” Cabernet Sauvignon

Chef’s Choice of Dessert

Your $40 deposit is your reservation. Call 281-374-6100 to secure your seat.

Due to space limitations, we cannot guarantee that parties of more than six

can be seated at the same table.

Vote for BRIX for Houston’s Best Wine Bar!

drj — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 17:53:17 +0000

We’ve been nominated as one of Houston’s Best Wine Bars for 2010. Click here to cast your vote and help make us #1!

Krupp/Veraison Wine Tasting May 19th

drj — Wed, 19 May 2010 17:05:22 +0000

Stop in from 6:00 to 8:00 on Wednesday and taste five different wines from the Krupp family of wines: Black Bart, Krupp Brothers and Veraison. We will be serving light hors d’œuvre to compliment the wines and special pricing on any bottles purchased to go. Get your tasting fee back by taking a $5 credit per bottle that you buy.

Surh Luchtel Wine Dinner Menu for April 27

drj — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 18:04:57 +0000

SURH LUCHTEL WINE DINNER
Tuesday April 27th @ 7pm
$85/person plus tax and gratuity

Reception
2008 Viognier

First Course
Housemade pork sausage, white beans & fried jambon
Paired with 2006 Gary’s Vineyard Pinot Noir

Second Course
Lamb burritos & Piquillo pepper sauce
Paired with 2006 Syrah

Third Course
Beef tenderloin, wild mushrooms “cigars” & Mexican pickled peppers
Paired with 2006 Mosaique

Fourth Course
Boneless shortribs & soubise sauce
Paired with 2005 Stagecoach Vineyard Cabernet

Chef’s Choice of Dessert