Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611, 312-329-9463; 960 Milwaukee Ave. Lincolnshire, IL 60069, 847-793-0333) is synonymous with its award-winning list of 100 wines by the glass, the Fleming’s 100.® Each September, as the restaurant's newest wine collection is unveiled, Fleming's celebrates a “Month of Discovery”, featuring a series of unique wine events and food offerings that will appeal to both wine novice and true connoisseur.
The New Fleming’s 100 – An Unrivaled Program of 100 Wines by the Glass Fleming's
Fleming's proprietary collection of 100 wines by the glass is a unique approach to discovering and celebrating wine without having to order an entire bottle. "Wine is an intensely personal choice, and wine by the glass is the perfect way to celebrate it," says Maeve Pesquera, Fleming's Director of Wine. The new collection for 2012/2013 features many iconic wineries from California as well as top-rated European wineries. The international roster also includes a number of remarkable wines from Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
“Bottle Wars” Wine Tastings – Featuring Rival Wines from the New Fleming's 100"Bottle Wars" is a series of four unique wine tastings to be held on successive Friday evenings in September (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th). Guests will taste premium wines from rival regions and wineries around the world in a spirit of friendly competition. Each event will offer 8 to 10 well-matched wines for just $25* and Fleming's professionally trained wine managers will guide guests through the experience:
"Pinot Smackdown" (September 7th) -- Pinot Noirs from California’s Central Coast compete against Pinot Noirs from Sonoma, Oregon and the Anderson Valley.
"Battle of the Hemispheres" (September 14th) -- California takes on South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
"Old World vs. New World" (September 21st) -- European masters from France, Italy, Germany and Spain go against the best and brightest winemakers from California.
"Glass Warfare" (September 28th) -- Premium wines and value-priced wines made from similar grapes are put to the taste test.
"Last Call" Event – Two Weeks to Enjoy 25% on Selected Wines by the Bottle Guests will have an opportunity to save 25%** on select bottles in Fleming's main dining room. "Last Call" will debut on September 1st and quantities will be limited to stock on hand. Restrictions apply at selected locations due to local and state liquor laws. Complete details about this opportunity can be found at
www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com.
Fleming's New Memorable Meal for Two -- $99 for 3 CoursesFleming's celebrates its new wine collection with a prix-fixe menu for two, available from September 1st through September 30th. Each guest will enjoy a triple entrée of broiled filet mignon, herb baked shrimp and braised short rib, with shrimp bisque and a dessert of frozen almond soufflé. The 3-course menu is priced at $99 for two, and $49.50 for one. For an additional $25, each guest may order a specially priced flight of three wines -- The Prisoner, Primus Cabernet and Quintessa 2006 -- all from the Huneeus Vintners Portfolio.
What makes
one wine twice as expensive as another? And is it twice as good? During this “Bottle
Wars”, guests will blind-taste five of the best wine values from the Fleming's
100 against five premium wines that cost twice as much. Which wines do you think will come out on
top?
