BRIX Wine Cellars

05/22 – Corte alla Flora Wine Dinner

drj — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:03:07 +0000

CORTE ALLA FLORA WINE DINNER

WEDNESDAY, MAY 22nd

Reception at 6:30pm, Dinner at 7:00pm

$85/person (plus tax & gratuity)

Andrea Gragnotti, owner of Italy’s Corte Alla Flora winery will be at BRIX for a special Italian wine dinner pairing six wines with delicious creations from Chef Mark and his team.

Welcome

Crostini of Iberico ham, manchego, and micro arugula

2011 Podere de Giuggiolo Rosé of Sangiovese

First Course

Pan seared black cod, canelini bean puree, brown butter &

parsley foam

2011 Podere de Giuggiolo Bianca

Second Course

Three cheese tortellini w/ braised lamb shank ragout

2009 Podere San Giovanni Vino Nobile

2008 Corte alla Flora Vino Nobile Riserva

Third Course

Sweet & spicy sausage stuffed peppers on creamy Gorgonzola polenta

2010 Corte alla Flora Toscana “Super Tuscan”

Fourth Course

Roasted beef tenderloin, rich Madeira reduction,

caramelized shallot & watercress

2010 Corte alla Flora Pugnitello

Dessert

White chocolate wild berry coffee cake w/ hazelnut caramel ice cream

& wild berry compote

06/20 – HOURGLASS WINE TASTING

drj — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:08:08 +0000

HOURGLASS WINE TASTING

Thursday, June 20th @ 6:30pm

$55/person (plus tax & gratuity)

Come meet Tony Biagi, the new winemaker of Hourglass and taste Hourglass Estate Cabernet, “Blueline Vineyard” Merlot and “Blueline Vineyard” Cabernet along with hors d’oeuvres prepared by Chef Mark. Before joining Hourglass as wine maker in 2012, Tony was the winemaker at Plumpjack and Cade. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet one of Napa Valley’s most acclaimed winemakers. Call 281-374-6100 today to make your reservation.

04/17-Renteria Wine Dinner

drj — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:03:22 +0000

On April 17th, BRIX welcomes Oscar Renteria, owner of Napa Valley’s Renteria winery. Oscar has a deep connection with Napa Valley. His father, Salvador Renteria, arrived at Sterling Vineyards in 1962 from Mexico working first as a field laborer, then a vineyard supervisor. After several years, Salvador left to oversee the formative vineyards of Beaulieu Vineyards, Clos Pegase, Cuvaison and Silverado. While working these vineyards, Salvador initiated novel vineyard experiments which earned the respect of famed vintners such as Andre Tchelistcheff, Rick Forman and John Thacher.

In 1993, Oscar Renteria was passed the torch and assumed proprietorship of Renteria Vineyard Management which has become the third largest vineyard management company in the North Bay Area. In 1997 Renteria Wines produced its first wines and produces about 2,000 cases annually. Join us as we pair Renteria and their second label, Salva Tierra, with more outstanding creations from Chef Mark.

Welcome
Spice-seared diver scallop on daikon radish
2009 Renteria Chardonnay

First Course
Gnocchi alla Romano w/ rich mushroom sauce & grated Parmigiano-Reggiano.
2008 Renteria “Knittel Vyd” Pinot Noir

Second Course
Herb-roasted leg of lamb on fingerling potatoes w/ salsa verde & crispy capers
Salva Tierra Red Blend

Third Course
Grilled filet mignon w/ balsamic reduction & fresh goat cheese on orzo w/ spinach, pine nuts, and kalamata olives
2008 Renteria Stags’ Leap Cabernet

Dessert
Chocolate pudding cake w/ citrus chantilly &
sugar cookie crisp

Reception @ 6:30pm, Dinner @ 7pm
$85/person (plus tax & gratuity)
Call 281-374-6100 to make your reservation.

04/04 – Elyse Wine Tasting

drj — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 21:21:01 +0000

“A meal with wine is dining – it’s a conversation, an event. It’s what wine is all about.”
– Ray Coursen, Winemaker & Owner

Join us on Thursday, April 4th at 6:30 for a wine tasting with Ray Coursen, winemaker and owner of Elyse winery.

We will taste:
2007 Morisoli Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
2008 Morisoli Vineyard Zinfandel
2010 Petite Sirah Barrel Select
2008 “Le Corbeau” Hudson Vineyard
2010 L’Ingenue Naggiar Vineyard
2007 Elyse “Nero Misto”

Accompanied by our chef-selected hors d’oeuvres
$35 per person (plus tax & gratuity)

Call 281-374-6100 to make your reservation.

03/01 – Beer flights now available

drj — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:47:41 +0000

Try any 3 of our draft beers for $11