| COOKING CLASSES AT THE WINE SHOP
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Executive Chef Tom Condron
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Chef de Cuisine Scott Wallen |
(Sold Out; Only Bar Seating Remaining - Same altitude and actually a little more elbow room..)
Date: Sunday April 26th
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 PM
Cost: $45.00 per person
(incudes all food and wine)
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Starting Sunday April 26th, renowned Harpers Restaurant Group Executive Chef Tom Condron and Upstream's Chef de Cuisine, Scott Wallen will begin a series of cooking classes at the Wine Shop at Foxcroft. Many of you are familiar with the highly successful Saturday classes that Tom has been conducting first at Mimosa Grille and later at Upstream. I'm not sure which better, the first hour's demo class of getting to eat the results the latter half? In either case the classes promise to be terrific. As you would expect each class will have a particular theme and the staff here at the Wine Shop at Foxcroft will pair some exciting wine selections with each course that Tom and Scott prepare. The cost per person for each class will be $45.00 This promises to be a great on-going event for us and an exciting way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Please call the Shop to reserve your place as seating is limited.
April 19th Cooking Class
"Spring Ingredients and Flavors Emerge"
Menu
Spring Asparagus Salad with Warm Pecan Crusted Goat Cheese, Belgian Endive & Roasted Lemon Vinaigrette
wine: Ranga Ranga Sauvignon Blanc
Poached Organic Maine Salmon with Dill Sabayon
wine: Argyle Pinot noir
Roasted New Potatoes, English Peas, Melted Leaks & Watercress Ragout
Strawberry & Rhubarb Cobbler with French Vanilla Ice Cream
wine: Gagliardo Moscato
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Quick Links
http://www.demaisonselections.com/
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| FREE SATURDAY TASTING
1:00 - 4:00 |
Come join us every Saturday...
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| RECESSION WINE TASTING
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5:00 - 7:00 PM Every Tuesday
Cost: FREE!
Come join us at the Wine Shop at Foxcroft this Winter every Tuesday evening for a free wine tasting from some of our favorite wine distributors. We'll be tasting an incredible array of wines from all over the world. Stop in on your way home from work. It's free and a lot of fun. As always there's special pricing on the wines of the evening.
Tue April 21st - Rhone Valley Wine Dinner
April 25th - Woody French with Dionysus
Tue May 5th - Erin Alston with Prestige Wine Distributors?
Tue May 12th - Lindy Lopez with Fine Wine Trading Company
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Wine Classes on Sundays
Starting May 17th 2008
1:00 -3:00pm
Instructor: Ian Coyne, Certified Sommelier
We know there's a lot of information floating out there in cyberspace and a lot of people trying to get your attention but we've had numerous request to provide a platform where you guys could learn more detailed information about wine. We're open seven days a week at The Wine Shop and we thought Sunday afternoons would be a great time for this. We also know that it's hard to commit to a long six to seven week program so we've broken our classes up into an a la carte fashion. This way there's time to focus in detail on a particular
country's wine regions but not so long that the class conflicts with the other commitments in your lives. No one knows wine better than our staff and we're excited to be sharing that knowledge with you. With this format you can choose to focus on one country or more. The choice is yours. We'll be tasting some really great wines and light hors d' oeuvres will be provided. Seating is limited so call early to make your reservations...
First Wine Class Series:
The Wines of Italy
Starting Sunday May 17th 2009
1:00 - 3:00pm
Cost: $75.00 per person
(includes all wine and food)
Class One: May 17th
Northwest and Northeast Italy
Class Two: May 24th
Tuscany and Central Italy
Class Three: June 7th
Southern Italy, Sicily and the Islands
Second Wine Class Series:
The Wines of France
Starting Sunday June14th 2009
1:00 - 3:00pm
Cost: $100.00 per person
(includes all wine and food)
Class One: June 14th
Burgundy and Champagne
Class Two: June 21st
Southern and Northern Rhone Valley
Class Three: July 5th
Loire Valley, Savoie and the Jura
Class Four: July 12th
Bordeaux, Languedoc-Roussillon
About your instructor..
Sir Ian Coyne, Certified Sommelier
Nominated for fourteen Emmies (not really) and called America's Funniest Wine Geek by Conrad Hunter, Ian Coyne has over 15 years experience in the hospitality industry. As a sommelier, he has worked at Cassique restaurant on Kiawah Island, S.C and Doonbeg Golf Club in Ireland. While "critiquing" the pub fare in Ireland, Ian ran into a lot of pints of Guinness and a lot of great food and wine experiences that helped that to feed his passion for food and the drink. Ian's restaurant management experience includes prestigious establishments such as the Harbour Club in Charleston, S.C. and The River House at Palmetto Bluff, in Bluffton, S.C. At both locations he left a knowledgeable wine staff and a healthy bar tab. Join Ian, while we discuss the key points to the major wine regions of Italy and France. P.S. Please, at least, pretend to laugh at his jokes. He is used to it...
Please call to schedule your class... 704.365.6550
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| Greetings!
Tonight's Rhone Valley Wine Dinner has sold out we're delighted to tell you. The dinners are beginning to take a life of their own and I for one think they're a cut above many of the other events that are going on out there, even if it is my shop. The wines are unique and offer top quality and the Chris Zion's food is second to none. I don't think I need to tell you that it's the best deal in town as far as I can tell. From your overwhelming response it would appear you agree. We thank you for your support. Look for more great wine dinners to come throughout the rest of the year.
The Mother's Day Brunch is filling up fast. We're also kicking off a new series of wine classes where we'll be going into an in depth exploration of the Worlds great wine producing regions. This won't be a drive by wine class but a real detailed look at each country or wine producing region. At The Wine Shop at Foxcroft we're working hard for you, adding new exciting reasons to visit us every week. Not only are we now Charlotte's best wine shop with the best selection, we also have the most knowlegable staff, the best menu and most eclectic wines by the glass selection, music selection and the city's most interesting newsletter. Just ask me...
We've got so much going on This week that I haven't had a lot of time to find new things to make fun off. I still have Mundy fever. ( He even friended me of MySpace) I think you need to purchase one of his albums. I'm really getting into the "24 Star Hotel" right now. I just picked up a copy. Here's another great song from it that was posted on YouTube. It's called "Anchor the Sun."
COMING SOON...
Coming in May - Spanish Tapas Dinner with Andre Tamers of De Maison Selections (Tenative Date : May 14th)
May 10th - Special Mother's Day Sunday Brunch
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Mother's Day Brunch at the Wine Shop - Prix Fixe Menu
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$25.00 plus tax and gratuity
11:00am - 2:00pm
Complimentary Bellini or Mimosa included
(no alcohol before 12:00)
Menu
First Course:
She Crab Soup with Sherry
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Field Greens Salad with Walnut Vinaigrette
Crumbled Goat Cheese, Dried Cranberries and Pancetta
Second Course:
Eggs Benedict with either Traditional, Steak or Crabcake, served withGarlic and Cheddar Grits, and Fruit Salad
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Brioche French Toast with Maple Syrup and Creamed Butter, Served with Grits and Fruit Salad
Dessert:
Bread Pudding with Dried Cherries and a Bourbon Sauce Vanilla Ice Cream
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Peach Cobbler with Vanilla Ice Cream
Please Call for Reservations...
704.365.6550
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We now have a website that gives those who can't make it in to the shop a vehicle to purchase and ship wine. An events page to keep up with our in-store tastings and wine dinners and even a place for me to rant ( the others at the shop are hoping I'll confine myself there...) Check it out and let us know what you think.
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RHONE VALLEY WINE DINNER
at
THE WINE SHOP FOXCROFT
TUESDAY April 21st 2009
Time: 7:00 PM
Cost: $50.00 per person plus tax and gratuity
As you all know by now, our first wine dinner at the Shop was a huge success in terms of attendance (we sold out) and in terms of the quality of food coming out of the kitchen. For our second in a series of wine dinners we'd like to showcase the food and wine of the Southern Rhone Valley. This is right down Chris's alley as he apprenticed in the Rhone Valley while earning his culinary degree. And as far as wine production goes, everyone knows that Rhone wines second to none. We've chosen some real doozies! It going to be fantastic and where can you have a meal like this for such a reasonable price??? I truly think we've got something special going on here. Call the shop to make your reservations.
MENU
Aperitif
Lobster and Melon Salad in a Phyllo Cup wine:
Eric Texier Brezeme Blanc Domaine de Pergault 2006
First Course
Turbot Fillet braised with Nicoise olives, tomato Confit, Preserved Lemon, Tarbais Beans, Oyster Mushrooms, and Ratatouille Emulsion
wine:
Domaine de Solitude Cotes du Rhone Rose 2008
Second Course
Roasted Duck Breast with a Honey-Coriander Glaze, Endive Meurniere, Artichoke and Baby Turnips, Natural Jus
wine:
Montirius Gigondas Terre des Aivês 2006
Third Course
Boneless Rack of Lamb, Paupiette of Braised Shoulder, Leek Fondue, Panisses, Tagine Sauce
wine:
Robert Michel Cornas"La Geynale" 2003
Fourth Course
Pistachio Financier Cake, Sauteed Strawberries perfumed with Cracked Green Peppercorns and Vanilla
wine:
Domaine de Fenouillet Muscat de Beaumes de Venise 2007
Call for Reservations:
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THE APRIL FAB FIVE...
Last Week...
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Receive an additional 15% off when you buy a mixed or solid case these wines - on top of the regular bottle discount!
Fréderic Giachino ''Abymes'' Savoie 2006
Reg. Price $14.99
Discount Price $10.99
Not much wine escapes the Alpine fastnesses of Savoie, as most of the region's production is slurped up in situ by  vacationing Europeans. We've scored a good supply of this crisp and refreshing white for you, though. The grape is Jacquere, usually responsible for less-than-notable dry quaffers; here it blossoms with bright apple and lemon fruit. Pair this with a spring salad or some simply prepared shrimp with lemon-butter sauce. This is also the region where fondue is king, and the crispness of Giachino Abymes, not surprisingly, will pose an excellent counterpoint to a rich cheese, whether it be molten or solid. (On a further note, take a glass of this out to sip while you pull up monkey grass in your flower beds; I have first-hand proof that it's an excellent accompaniment to weeding -- just be careful with the garden shears, I also have first-hand experience with this... I'll show you my scar, just ask me when you drop by...)
In Fine Cotes du Ventoux Blanc 2006
Reg. Price $11.99
Discount Price $9.99
Your next white for Spring hails from the Cotes du  Ventoux, at the southeastern edge of the Rhone Valley and is from the second label of Raphael Trouiller, of Domaine de Cascavel fame. Sustainably-farmed, hand-harvested Clairette, Ugni Blanc, Grenache Blanc, and Bourboulenc make up the blend. A delicate, floral nose leads to a creamy and soft palate displaying plenty of stone fruit and apples, ending in a clean, minerally finish. Perfect for a spring salad, roast chicken, shrimp, or a flaky white fish cooked en papillote.
(Conrad - goes down really nice with some vintage Elton John vinyl LPs: "Madman Across The Water," "Tumbleweed Connection," "11-17-70," or "Honkey Chateau" no pun intended...) Castano Monastrell Rosado Yecla 2007
Reg Price $11.99
Discount Price $8.99
Grown widely throughout Spain, Monastrell goes under the alias of Mourvedre in France, where it features frequently in Rhone blends and also enjoys a lot of attention in Provence. The muscularity common to the grape yields a rose that is fuller-bodied, chewier, than most. Join the growing throng of rose drinkers who have learned that pink wine is not always sweet (rarely, even, provided it's not White Zinfandel from California), but IS nearly always the most food-versatile wine on the dinner table. This is also drink-while-grilling wine, drink-by-the-side-of-the-pool wine, and drink-while-gardening wine. (Conrad - Honest to God my wife would not touch a Rose a few years back, but now that she's tried some of the really good ones I now have to hide the bottle so that I still have a glass to drink when I get home. It's that good...)
Calvet-Thunevin Cotes Catalanes ''Cuvée Constance'' 2005
Reg Price $19.99
Discount Price $12.99
So, once you've got your meat of the grill (not forgetting your friend, Castano Rosado, while slaving over said grill), bring  this food-friendly red from the south of France to the table. Equal parts Grenache and Carignane, grown on the distinctive schistous soils of the Roussillon, Cuvee Constance has very good structure on the finish, but enough earth and fruit on the palate to yield a balanced wine. The dark, slightly dried-fruit aromas and flavors are common in the wines of this hot region. (Conrad - Holy cow, this guy actually makes a wine that I can afford to drink during the week? I've never seen his name on anything less than $40.00. Do you guys think that Facebook is starting to influence my thought processes?)
Château Saint Roch Cotes du Roussillon-Villages ''Chimeres'' 2006
Reg Price $19.99
Discount Price $17.99
From similar soils to the Calvet-Thunevin, this blend of 60% Grenache, 30% Syrah, and 10% Carignane offers  plenty of cocoa and red berry aromas. The palate is well-rounded with toast and coffee tones and a beguiling smokiness. Crystal recommends pairing with smoked meats and cheeses, or a cheeseburger (think smoked cheddar and bacon). (Conrad - Susannah, can you recommend a good place where I could consume some of these so called " smoked meats and cheeses" while sampling this amazing wine????)
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At the Wine Shop at Foxcroft our goal is to provide you with Charlotte's best selection of quality wines and beers at competitive prices. Great service is what we strive for so if there's anything you're looking for: that difficult vintage, a special gift, whatever, don't hesitate to contact us with your requests. We look forward to seeing you in the shop...
Sincerely,
Conrad, Susannah, Crystal, Ian and all the
Wine Shop at Foxcroft Staff
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