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California Wine Pairing Dinner
Wednesday, August 28th 7pm
$85 Per Person
Reservations Required –
Email to carolinawinemerchants@gmail.com/ Or Call 919-349-2080
Course 1
Heirloom Tomato Salad with Burrata, Basil & Blueberry Balsamic Drizzle
(Vegetarian, Gluten Sensitive)
Scattered Peaks Fume Blanc Napa 2021
Bright acidity and crisp freshness that is balanced with the subtle oak character from the French oak barrels. Expect flavors of clean citrus, lemon chiffon, melon and white peach with delicate touches of lemongrass & lychee on the finish.
Course 2
Crab & Prawn Croquette with Avocado Crema
(Shellfish)
Raeburn Sonoma Chardonnay 2022
Complex fruit tones ranging from pear and Gravenstein apple to nectarine. The fruit is beautifully complemented with toasted oak, vanilla and hints of Creme Brulee with a balanced and elegant finish.
Course 3
Duck Confit Tostada with Pickled Tomatillo, Artichoke & Endive
Chalk Hill Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir 2022
Velvety and smooth, the 2022 Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir opens with pomegranate, vanilla, and earthy mushroom aromas. The palate delivers black cherry, dark chocolate, and baking spice supported by bright acidity and a lingering finish.
Course 4
Lemon Posset with Mixed Berry & Pineapple Mint Compote
(Vegetarian, Gluten Sensitive)
Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2023
Straw in color, this wine offers soft aromas of blossom, almond, pear drop and red apple. The citrus notes are balanced with fresh acidity, creating flavors of lemon poppyseed, minerality, green apple and white peach.
Argentina Wine Pairing Dinner
Wednesday, July 17th 7pm
$85 Per Person
Reservations Required –
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Course 1
Provoleta
Grilled provolone cheese topped with oregano and olive oil, served with fresh bread.
(Vegetarian)
2018 El Enemigo Bonarda Single Vineyard El Mirador
A rich purple in the glass, the ripe nose offers raspberry and sour cherry jam with hints of herb. On the palate, it’s broad with gentle tannins and a moderate to fresh juiciness that lends character and depth before the fruity finish.
Course 2
Tuna Causa
Layered dish with mashed potatoes, tuna, avocado, and drizzled with a spicy aji amarillo sauce
(Gluten Sensitive)
2023 Zolo Torrontes
Fresh and bright wine with loads of jasmine, citrus, and white peach flavors. Crisp, ripe, dry, and juicy all at once.
Course 3
Carne Asada with Carrot Top Chimichurri & Grilled Vegetables
(Gluten Sensitive)
2021 Tapiz Alta Cabernet
Reddish-purple in the glass. The nuanced aromatic profile features redcurrant, blackcurrant, elderberry and mountain herb notes. It's dry and juicy on the palate, with finely-grained tannins and well-balanced acidity thanks to precise grape selection.
Course 4
Chocotorta
Cake made with layers of chocolate cookies dipped in coffee, and a creamy filling of dulce de leche and cream cheese
(Vegetarian)
2018 El Enemigo Bonarda Single Vineyard La Esperanza
Almost Pinot like. It's floral and expressive, elegant and soft, with ripe black fruit flavors and aromas. It's juicy, long and nicely textured with very round tannins. Great acidity.
Italian Wine Education Tasting
Tuesday June 25th 6pm @Vinous Wine Bar
Sophie Barrett (Haw River Wine Imports)
$35 Per Person – Reservations Required
Send Reservation requests to –
carolinawinemerchants@gmail.com
Come spend your Sunday afternoon with me (Jake) and Italian Wine Expert extraordinaire Sophie Barrett of Haw River Wine Imports as we take you on an educational tour of the fascinating wines of Italy.
We will dive deep into each individual wine with the history, terroir , wine growing methods, winemaking techniques and proper way to taste and evaluate.
It’s going to be a fun, educational day of wine tasting!
1. Coffele Soave Alzari Classico 2021
Bouquet : The nose is intriguing; it seduces by its gradual evolution in the glass. At first, it shows aromas of mountain herbs, green tea and mineral notes. Ripe Williams pear, dried fruits, toasted nuts, and honey unfold over the course of some minutes.
Tasting notes : A dry wine that caresses the palate and offers volume and softness balanced by a distinct saltiness. Elegant and harmonious, with good structure, it has a pleasant length at the finish.
2. Fontanavecchia Rosato Aglianico 2023
Very pleasant rosé wine made from 100% Aglianico grapes. Beautiful coppery pink color; soft and delicate. Aromas of small red fruits, cherries and raspberries.
3. Lenuzza Schiopettino di Prepotto
A new addition to CWM portfolio of great wines this one has quickly become a customer favorite.
Schioppettino wines were once outlawed in favor of international varieties. Luckily, the tide eventually changed, and Friuli’s ancient native red grape survived to tell the tale. This flagship mono-varietal is alluringly herbaceous and peppery, tempered by rustic restraint.
It is their Grand Cru and oldest indigenous variety. Aged in Burgundy barrels with 4 months additional bottle age before release. Schioppettino is a thin-skinned grape that makes a light-bodied peppery red.
4. Vallone di Cecione Chianti Classico 2022
The estate's '22 Chianti Classico is a formidable wine that showcases perfectly ripened blue fruits paired with more complex notes of lavender, spice, anise, and tobacco on the nose and palate. Quite full, deep, and energetic, it's one of the finest Chianti Classico values out there.
5. Garolfoli Piancarda Rosso Conero 2020
The 2020 Rosso Conero Piancarda, a varietal Montepulciano, lifts from the glass with a dusty mix of dried roses, red currants and hints of nectarine that form a truly inviting bouquet. This is silky and elegant, nearly creamy in feel, yet elevated and cool-toned, with mineral-laced wild berries and a salty flourish that adds a savory sensation toward the close. The 2020 leaves a coating of fine tannins, as inner florals arch across the palate, and a caking of minerality slowly fades away. The warm vintage has imparted an extra suave character here, yet the Piancarda’s structure and acidity are nicely balanced and should promote medium-term cellaring. Lose a few bottles in the cellar; you’ll thank me later.
6. Tezza Valpolicella Brolo Delle Giare 2018
This red blend used to be a Ripasso wine, and the grapes are still dried on the rack. The juice spends 24 months in French barrique before being bottled. The resulting wine is complex, you’ll find notes of sour black cherry and toasted vanilla followed by a rich palate that includes flavors of cinnamon, more black fruit and dried herbs.
Italian Wine Tasting Dinner Menu
Wednesday, June 5th 7pm (Reservations Required) –
Email carolinawinemerchants@gmail.com
Seating Limited to 24 People - $75 Person
First Course
Whipped White Bean & Pesto Crostini
Umani Ronchi Terre di Chieti Pecorino 2022
Pecorino from Terre di Chieti IGT, Abruzzo, Italy
A nice combination of bright, citrusy fruit and savory mineral character here, which is typical for pecorino. Floral notes add further interest. Medium-bodied with a tight and tasty palate and an enduring lemon and lime finish. Super standard bearer for this local grape.
Second Course
Aubergine Fritters with Marinated Mushroom & Olive Salsa
Tiberio Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo 2022
The 2022 Cerasuolo d'Abruzzo seduces with its perfumed blend of crushed cherries and strawberries, complemented by rhubarb, violets and sweet smoke. It's racy and sleek, built on energy, with a mineral core that grips the palate. A cascade of wild berries is excited by tantalizing acidity. This finishes dramatically long, lightly structured and full of zesty tension as salty nuances combine with tart red fruits and hints of sour citrus. The 2022 takes Cerasuolo to a whole new level. This is more a red than a Rosé, and with a bouquet to match.
Third Course
Beef Involini (braised beef roulaude) with Asparagus and Rosemary Potatoes
Ca del Baio Langhe Nebbiolo Bric del Baio 2022
A vibrant, medium-bodied red from Piedmont with no oak contact. This wine features bright cherry along with the earth and tobacco finish of good Nebbiolo.
Fourth Course
Strawberry, Basil & Ricotta Cake with Strawberry Balsamic Drizzle & Fresh Cream
Ca del Baio Moscato d'Asti 2023
Brilliant straw yellow color, animated by fine and persistent bubbles; intense, aromatic aroma, typical of the grape of origin, with fruity notes that recall apricot and linden flowers; sweet, light, good acidity, fresh and persistent aftertaste. Italian sweet wine par excellence!
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