Eight Greats of Three States

The wine selection on our state of the art Cruvinet dispensing system changes occasionally. So here's the latest update: We're now featuring "Eight Greats of Three States." We wanted to show off our wine region to guests visiting from all over the world, as well as pleasing people who hail from right here. All three states in this region (WA, OR and CA) are producing world class wines that are commanding recognition and accolades from all over the globe.

After a lot of research we chose wineries offering deep discounts so we could pass the savings and value to our guests. We also wanted to add a new and interesting variety for our friends and family.

We invite you to try the difference stylistically between Oregon and California Pinot Noir. Come and take the L'Ecole Apogee/Perogee "Pepsi Challenge." Or perhaps try a comparison between California and Washington Cabernets.

The beauty of the Cruvinet system is that you don't have to commit to a bottle or even a glass, you can build your own flight of several producers at 1/3 of the glass price. Since we started the feature in December, it has become the most popular Cruvinet theme in the last three years.

Come in, relax in the vintage luxury of the Vingage Lounge, and take a sipping tour down the West Coast and enjoy all that we have to offer world wine stage.

World of Gin Dinner This Month

YOU'RE INVITED to our World of Gin Dinner, February 24th at Daniel's Broiler - Lake Union. Taste and learn about the five styles of gin: Genever, London Dry, Old Tom, Plymouth and International. "International," as a category, includes gins that don't fall into the four classic styles. Local distillers are in that category.

What makes the different styles different? Are they used differently? What are their flavor profiles and what kinds of foods go best with which? Find out all about it February 24th. The event begins at 6:30 PM.

Gin started in Holland with a barley malt style, generally served chilled. The English picked up on Gin and did some changes to the distillation and the flavors. Once they mastered the process, the English gave their troops a shot of Gin to calm their nerves before battle. The twists and turns of Gin's fascinating history will be one of the topics of discussion at the Gin Dinner.

Most of the Gin you'll taste will be made into cocktails and paired with different courses. The dessert course, for example, will be three ice creams made with gin cocktails from Olympic Mountain. The event will be fun and educational (see the World of Gin menu).

We will also have a special guest speaker — none other than Marc Bernhard, the Master distiller from Pacific Distillery in Woodinville (makers of Voyager Gin).

If you are a Gin lover, or if you'd like to find out the special magic of Gin, join us February 24th by emailing finespirits@schwartzbros.com or calling 425.990.6310 to reserve your place. $85 per person (plus tax and service).

Menu for the World of Gin Dinner

February 24, 2011 at Daniel's Broiler - Lake Union, we invite you to join us for a four course dinner paired with gin cocktails. Learn about the five different styles of gin and their origins. The four courses will be:

APPETIZER
Seared Scallop with Warm Chorizo Sausage
Villa Manodori, chorizo oil

SALAD
Roasted Red and Gold Beet Salad with Chevre
Navel oranges, Marcona almonds, arugula, citrus vinaigrette

ENTREE
Individual Beef Wellington
Yukon Gold potato gratin with horseradish and Parmesan, port demi glace

DESSERT
Assorted Trio Sorbet
Tom Collins, Singapore Sling, Aviation

The event starts at 6:30pm at Daniel's Broiler - Lake Union. $85 per person (plus tax and service). For reservations, call 425.990.6310 or email finespirits@schwartzbros.com. Read more information about the event here.