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MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL?
Yes! We have never done it before but I think it is worth giving it a try.
So come to our bar at Capriccio and enjoy the Monday night games on our plasma TV. Our Tapas menu will be priced at $5 as well as our by-the-glass wines. |
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WINE DINNER AT MEZZANOTTE
Our monthly wine dinner is next Tuesday at 7:00 PM. We will be tasting five beautiful wines paired with five wonderful dishes.
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ZINFANDEL 101
The Zinfandel grape has been a cornerstone of the California viticulturescene since the mid-1800s. Thought by some to have originated from Italy others are sure it's roots were firmly planted in Croatia - either way it is a dynamic red grape that has made itself quite at home in the New World. This versatile varietal is known and loved as "White Zin" by some and just "Zinfandel" by others.
White Zinfandel wine is made from the red Zinfandel grape, but the grape skins are quickly removed after they are crushed so there is significantly less contact time with the heavily pigmented red grape skin, resulting in a pink/rose colored wine, instead of a deep red wine.
Zinfandel, meaning the red wine, is known for its rich, dark color scheme, medium to high tannin levels and a higher alcohol content. The Zinfandel feature flavors include: raspberry, blackberry, cherry, plums, raisins, spice and blackpepper all wrapped around various intensities of oak.
White Zinfandel pairs well with a massive variety of foods, ranging from Cajun fare to Asian fare, from BBQ chicken to heavy-duty seafood entrees.
Zinfandel (red) pairs well with red or white meat, fish tacos, spicy dishes or burgers. |
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COOKING CLASSES Just checking... Please let me know if you would be interested in attending cooking classes. My class format would be very (extremely?) relaxed as wine would be a major part of the learning process. But, of course, there are serious things to master such as Knife Skills, Sauces, Cooking Techniques, etc.
There is nothing comparable to learning useful skills in a relaxed and fun manner.
Cheers!
Gerry |
