Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Fleming's "Bottle Wars" Old World vs. New World wine tasting, September 21


Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar is taking reservations for its next “Bottle Wars” wine tasting series.  Friday, September 21, customers can take part in the friendly battle of “Old Word vs. New World”. Maybe Old World and New World aren't so different in a global world. Come and find out by tasting great wines from both.  Does experience count for everything?  It’s up to you to decide.
 
"Bottle Wars" is a series of four unique wine tastings held from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. every Friday during Fleming's September “Month of Discover”. Each event will offer 8 to 10 well-matched wines, including appetizers for $25.  Fleming's professionally trained wine managers will guide guests through the tasting experience.

 
 
 
 
Old World vs. New World" — Friday, Sept. 21st
French and Italian estate wineries dating back hundreds of years and newer U.S. wineries will compete.

 Competing wines:

 
Nicolas Feuilatte Champagne (France)
vs.
Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs (North Coast California)

 
II Borro Tuscany Lamelle Chardonnay (Italy)
vs.
Merryvale Starmont Chardonnay (Napa Valley)

 
Château Lasseugue Les Cadrans St. –Emilion (France)
vs.
Burgess Merlo (Napa Valley)

 
Château de Parenchère Bordeaux (France)
vs.
Greg Norman Limestone Coast Cabernet-Merlot Blend (Australia)

 
Reservations are required for “Bottle Wars” so please contact Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar at 25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-329-9463 or 960 Milwaukee Ave. Lincolnshire, IL 60069, 847-793-0333

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