Fleming's Extends Icon Wine Offering to May 31

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has extended its April Icon Wine through May 31.  Dubbed “The King of California Chardonnay”, Kistler Les Noisetiers Chardonnay Sonoma Coast 2010 is now available for $60 per bottle at both Chicagoland Fleming’s locations. (25 E. Ohio, Chicago 312-329-9463 and 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, 847-793-0333).

Kistler has emerged as highly coveted among wine lovers and has proven difficult to acquire without the right connections.  “It just isn’t easy to get your hands on a bottle of Kistler Chardonnay,” says Maeve Pesquera, Wine Director of Fleming’s.  “It’s like you need a secret handshake or something.”  

Almost the entire production is sold via a private mailing list before the bottles have been packaged.  “There are hundreds and hundreds of people on the waiting list just for the chance to purchase a few bottles directly from the winery,” says Pesquera.  The few left over leave just enough to distribute to a selection of fortunate restaurants throughout the country. 

Kistler Brothers, John and Steve, have all but perfected the art of wine making.  Each of their Napa Valley vineyards grows an identical heritage Chardonnay clone and is vinified in the exact same fashion.  The only difference is the location of the vineyard.  The lower yield of the fruit is what aides in the extraordinary flavor properties; yielding only about two tons per acre when the average is about six tons.

Kistler Chardonnay will only be offered through May 31 for the extraordinary price of $60 per bottle.  This incredible Fleming’s Icon Wine is available in limited quantities and only while supplies last.  For more information on Fleming’s Icon Wine visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com

Celebrate Drink Wine Day at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

One of everyone’s favorite indulgences is a great glass of wine. Whether your preference is white or red, good wine is the perfect addition to a great meal, an evening with friends or just a relaxing night at home. However you enjoy your wine, today is the perfect day to celebrate - February 18 is National Drink Wine Day!

Fleming's Icon Wine: Swanson Family
Alexis Cabernet Sauvignon, 2007

If you’re looking for an extensive collection of wines by the glass to celebrate wine today, look no further than Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60611; 312-329-9463 and 960 Milwaukee Ave., Lincolnshire, IL 60069; 847-793-0333). With over 100 wines by the glass, Fleming’s has a wine option for every palate and price point.

Fleming’s has also recently introduced their Icon Wine for 2012, the Swanson Family Alexis Cabernet Sauvignon 2007. This wine is available for $95 a bottle through March 31, or while supplies last. This wine is “a wine lover’s wonderland,” says Fleming’s National Director of Wine, Maeve Pesquera. For more information on Fleming’s Icon Wine, visit their website.

If Fleming’s selection makes it impossible for you to choose just one, the restaurant also offers their Wine Flight. This gives you two ounces of three wine choices from the Fleming’s 100 Wine menu. It’s a great way to expand your palate and experiment to discover which wines and pairings you like best.

There’s never a bad day to drink wine, but today is an especially great day to indulge! Pay your local Fleming’s a visit and don’t forget the wine.