Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar to Host Women of the Vine Wine Dinner

Aug. 8, 2012 - PRLog -- Join other wine enthusiasts for a celebration of handcrafted California coastal wines from Women of the Vine on Friday, August 17, 6:30 p.m., at Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. A unique collaboration of sustainable family grape growers and women winemakers, Women of the Vine is also the first and only wine company to partner with Farm Aid, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to keep family farmers on their land. Founder Deborah Brenner will share her fascinating insights on winemaking, and each guest will receive a signed copy of her acclaimed book, Women of the Vine: Inside the World of Women Who Make, Taste and Enjoy Wine, included in the $75 cost (plus tax and gratuity).

The mouthwatering four-course menu includes the opportunity to taste five different Women of the Vine wines.

Reception
WOMEN OF THE VINE, Sauvignon Blanc California, 2010

First Course
Crispy Prosciutto-wrapped shrimp, basil and blistered tomatoes
Paired with WOMEN OF THE VINE, Chardonnay Central Coast, 2010

Second Course
Braised pork belly, date demi glaze and roasted shitake salad
Paired with WOMEN OF THE VINE, Pinot Noir Central Coast, 2010

Third Course
Seared duck breast, pomegranate chile glaze and haricot vert
Paired with WOMEN OF THE VINE, Merlot Central Coast, 2009

Fourth Course
Filet mignon finished with mushroom au gratin
Paired with WOMEN OF THE VINE, Cabernet Sauvignon Paso Robles, 2009

Departure
Hand-made assorted truffles: walnut turtle and carrot cake truffles

   Fleming’s is located at 8487 Union Chapel Road in Indianapolis. Visit the website at    www.flemingssteakhouse.com.

About Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
The nationally acclaimed Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining – prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders—with a unique wine list known as the Fleming’s 100, which features over 100 wines served by the glass.  Fleming’s was launched in Newport Beach, California in 1998 by successful restaurant industry veterans Paul Fleming and Bill Allen.  Today there are 64 restaurants nationwide. Fleming’s is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Enthusiast’s annual Award of Distinction and Wine Spectator Magazine’s Award of Excellence.