Winemaker's Dinner with Local Chefs - 2/23/12

You don't want to miss this. This Thursday 2/23/12 we will have the second dinner with local chefs at the winery. This time it is the chef from Salt Bistro in Boulder. Salt has been a great supporter of Colorado wine, showcasing an extensive list of Colorado wines by the glass. We will also have some beer during the dinner. Avery made a barrel aged beer with Cabernet Sauvignon from BookCliff Vineyards. We and (you) are the lucky ones who get a chance to taste this special beer that was sold out in two hours during their release on February 11th - the Recolte Sauvage. Check out the menu below and if you like what you see you can join us by making a reservation here: http://localchefs2011.eventbrite.com/

Menu

First Course – 2010 Viognier
Scallop Crudo
smoked paprika & pickled lemon

Second Course – 2010 Petite Syrah
Seared All Natural Duck Breast
orange thyme coriander gastrique,
Colorado black quinoa, choy

Third Course - 2009 Petite Syrah
Gnocchi
Hazel Dell Mushrooms, tuscan potato gnocchi

Fourth Course – 2010 Cabernet Sauvignon
Avery Brewing Barrel Aged Wild Ale Recolte Sauvage
Braised Short Rib
black flame grapes, sweet onion, carrots, parmigiano soft polenta

Fifth Course – Finali Port Style Wine
Seven Layer Flourless Chocolate Cake
warm bing cherry compote, lavender whipped cream

Colorado wine is HIP

Or, Colorado wine will be hip after this year's Drink Local Wine Event held in Denver Colorado Saturday April 28th. And you can be part of if. There are lots of interesting talks and of course lots of drinking including a Twitter Taste Off with the motto, drink, tweet and repeat. To find out whether you want to participate and sign up check out the schedule http://www.drinklocalwine.com/2012-conference-schedule.html and sign up http://www.drinklocalwine.com/purchase-tickets-for-dlw-2012.html

Two of the wines will be from BookCliff and I am curious to find out what people think. This should be fun.

Valentine's at BookCliff Vineyards

Saturday 11th, 2012, 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Sunday 12th, 12012, 1:00pm - 6:00pm

Why wait until Valentine's Day? Come and visit the tasting room on Saturday the 11th, 2012 and Sunday the 12th, 2012 for wine, chocolate and music. You have our permission to indulge yourself and enjoy a flight of three wines perfectly paired with three chocolates from Concertos in Chocolates while listening to live music from 2pm - 5pm. Light snacks will be served. Receive a complimentary rose while it lasts.
The Saturday attraction is Molly Greacen and the Sweet Brazilian Jazz Band and Sunday will feature Phil Robinson.

Super Bowl Sunday at BookCliff Vineyards

Not a football fan? No worries. Come and visit the BookCliff Vineyards' tasting room and have a great time tasting more than 15 different wines. Tastes are complimentary (FREE) on Super Bowl Sunday 2/5/12. And we are open from 1:00pm - 6:00pm. Bring a friend, as sharing wine is always more fun.