The Brown Hotel Presents a Napa Cellars Wine Dinner

July 16, 2010 - PRLog -- The Brown Hotel announces a Napa Cellars Wine Dinner, 7:00 pm Thursday, August 5, 2010, in The English Grill. The guest speaker will be Joe Shirley, Winemaker from Napa Cellars in St. Helena, California.

Enologist Joe Shirley will share his California winemaking experiences from both the sensory-driven, artistic side and the technical aspects of his craft. The selected wines for pairing with the dinner are Sauvignon Blanc 2008, Mt. Veeder Chardonnay 2008, Merlot 2007, Zinfandel 2007, and “Stagecoach” Cabernet Sauvignon 2007.

The 5-course pairing dinner created by The Brown Hotel Executive Chef Laurent Géroli, and his four-diamond culinary staff begins with a California Tomato Salad with Fried Artichokes and Honey Lavender Vinaigrette, followed by Grilled Monterey Sardines with a Meyer Lemon Garlic Caper Confit, two entrée courses of Sautéed Quail with Crispy Pancetta and a Cast Iron Roasted Beef Strip Loin, ending with a dessert of Raspberry Etager with Dark Chocolate Custard. The cost of the Wine Dinner is $65 per person plus tax and 20% gratuity. Seating is limited. Guests may contact Neal Ward for reservations (502) 736-2998, nward@brownhotel.com.

“The Napa Cellars Wine Dinner promises to be a true California culinary experience,” said Brown Hotel assistant general manager Guy Genoud.

The Brown Hotel retail partner for this event is Westport Whiskey & Wine. At the dinner, guests will have the opportunity to order bottles and/or cases of the featured wines at a 15% discount. Orders will be available for pick-up beginning Tuesday, August 10, after 5 pm, at Westport Whiskey & Wine located in Westport Village, Herr Lane at Westport Road.

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The Brown Hotel, located at Fourth and Broadway, has been a Louisville tradition for more than 85 years. For reservations, call (502) 583-1234. The Brown Hotel is a Preferred Historic Hotel and holds the AAA Four-Diamond rating. Visit at www.brownhotel.com for more information.