Vintners On The Veranda - Bubbles and Fried Foods (Limited Seating Buffet Event) 12:30 p.m.

     Sunday March 10, 2019

Reservations Closed
Course Pairing / Description Wine
The Buffet Luncheon Includes: Salt & Vinegar Sweet Potato Chips; Deep Fried Kosher Dill Pickle Spears; Deep Fried Brie Bites; Fried Mushrooms; Deep Fried Deviled Egg Topped with Smoked Salmon; Lobster Rangoon; Tangy Fried Boneless Chicken Wings Kabob with Melon; and Fried Tofu Dough with Drizzled Caramel Sauce
Inspired by the sun-drenched hillsides of Conegliano Valdobbiadene in northeast Italy, Luminore is the perfect example of how the finest quality grapes, expert craftsmanship and attention to detail combine to create a wine that has the ability to ignite moments of sparkling brilliance. Luminore sparkles with a pale, golden straw hue and lively bubbles, bursting in the glass. Delicate aromas of white flowers and stone-fruits compliment the soft, creamy-texture. Subtle hints of fresh citrus, pear and nectarine round out the exquisite palate. Clean, crisp acidity balances a touch of sweetness and offers a light, refreshing style. Elegant and versatile, Luminore Prosecco sparkles by itself or pairs beautifully with foods and brings light to special occasions.
La Marca Luminore Prosecco DOCG

Since 1921, the Maison Collet has been creating champagnes of character with a view to satisfy connoisseurs who are looking for authenticity, elegance and a great finesse. Located in Aÿ, at the heart of the Champagne region in northeast France, Collet’s vineyards are based mainly on Premier and Grand crus that reflect the diversity of the champagne regions terroirs. Champagne Collet Brut Rosé is a high gastronomy wine. Each cuvee was developed to be perfectly associated with all occasions, from the aperitif to the finest dish. This charming pink blushed champagne is both delicate and harmonious. Its blend of 40% Chardonnay creates elegance and finesse, 50% Pinot Noir adds depth and color and 10% Pinot Meunier imparts freshness and rich fruit driven flavors. In appearance, the Collet Brut Champagne is illustriously pink with copper reflections. Its nose has dark red fruits and floral rose notes and its palate is rich with concentrated fruit weight with distinguished floral and honeyed aromas, complimenting a perfect balance between vinosity and freshness.
Collet Brut Rosé Champagne

Since 1921, Maison Collet has been creating champagnes of character with a view to satisfy connoisseurs who are looking for authenticity, elegance and a great finesse. Located in Aÿ, at the heart of the Champagne region in northeast France, Collet’s vineyards are based mainly on Premier and Grand crus that reflect the diversity of the champagne regions terroirs. Champagne Collet Brut is the distinctive cuvee and identity of Maison Collet, harmoniously combining champagne's three main grape varieties: 30% Chardonnay, 20% Pinot Noir, and 50% Pinot Meunier. It is light golden-amber in color. It has aromas of toasted brioche with fine citrus notes. It is a powerful and full-bodied champagne, revealing great freshness and amazing length. Collet Brut is wonderful as an aperitif and ideal when served with a vast array of dishes.
Collet NV Brut Champagne

For nearly 30 years, J Vineyards & Winery has crafted world-class sparkling and varietal wines from select Russian River Valley and Sonoma County vineyards. Precision farming and meticulous winemaking deliver terroir-driven wines with a combination of balance, elegance and varietal expression. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes for the J Vineyards Brut Rosé were hand-harvested from outstanding Sonoma County vineyards. With a weighted emphasis on Pinot Noir, this wine delivers outstanding varietal Pinot Noir characteristics enhanced by a brisk acidic backbone and crispness thanks to the inclusion of 33% Chardonnay. This bubbly sparkles with a vibrant, pink salmon hue and offers layered aromas of fresh strawberries, raspberries, Fuji apples, rose petals and a savory swath of toasted hazelnuts. On the palate, an elegant mouthfeel compliments flavors of ripe raspberry, blood orange and blanched almonds. Lively acidity and steely minerality frame a lingering, lush finish.
J Vineyards & Winery Brut Rosé

Since 1680, the Sparr Family has been writing the story of Alsace wines. Passionate wine growers, generation after generation has perpetuated the passion for working the land and creating wine. Charles Sparr is the 12th generation in this long tradition. The wines of Charles Sparr give voice to the grape variety, the soils and the vintage they are grown. The vineyard variously expresses itself each year, according to its location, its microclimate and the care of the wine grower, in order to give birth to each new vintage. Made of 100% Pinot Blanc, this Crémant d’Alsace Brut has a pleasing light-gold color with lively bubbles. The nose is restrained at first, but gives way to lemon, apple and hints of brioche. On the palate, this is a medium to full-bodied, rich wine with layers of baked yellow apple, lemon and a slight taste of caramel. It is dry and earthy but fresh with a fine, smooth mousse. It’s an ideal aperitif, or accompaniment to light appetizers.
Charles Sparr Crément d’Alsace