Oceanique Restaurant Hosts Eagle Eye Beaujolais Nouveau Harvest Celebration Wine Dinner, November 22

Oceanique Restaurant (505 Main Street, Evanston, Ill.; 847-864-3435) will celebrate the arrival of Beaujolais Nouveau wines with a special Harvest Celebration dinner on Friday, November 22, 2013. The dinner will be hosted by Jean Jacques Fertal of Eagle Eye Imports with Chicago Gourmets. The five-course menu, with wine pairings is priced at $95 per person, including tax and gratuity. The evening begins with a Beaujolais Nouveau reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by dinner at 7 p.m.  

 

Oceanique has been acknowledged for its exceptional wine service, having earned the Wine Spectator "Best of" Award of Excellence as offering one of the top 750 wine lists in the world.  

 

The release of Beaujolais Nouveau is an annual milestone for those wine lovers who look forward to their first taste of these young, fruity Beaujolais wines that are perfect accompaniments to the foods of autumn. "We like to have fun with the Beaujolais Nouveau wines each year," said Chef Mark Grosz. "Our Beaujolais Nouveau wine dinner is meant to be amusing and relaxed, reflecting the joyous character of these wines. It's always a hit with our guests and this year, we again expect a fun-loving crowd of food lovers."  

 

The dinner begins with a Beaujolais Nouveau reception, followed by the five-course dinner. The first course features Chilled Lobster Consommé, paired with 2012 Antonin Rodet Macon Villages. The second course is Chicken Liver Mousse with Madiera Jelly and Pôilane, paired with 2012 Domaine des Préaux Saint-Amour. Indiana Quail with Apricot, Chanterelles and Belgian Endive comprises the third course, paired with 2012 Domaine de la Voie Romaine Morgon. Passion Fruit Sorbet serves as a refreshing Intermezzo and the dessert course features Local French Cheeses served with Fig Compote and Plum Mostarda and paired with 2011 Domaine Benoit Raclet Moulin a Vent.  

 

For more information on Oceanique's Beaujolais Nouveau Wine Dinner, or to make reservations, please contact Oceanique at (847) 864-3435 or visit the website at www.oceanique.com.

Waterleaf to host Beckmen Wine Dinner on November 14

 

Waterleaf Restaurant, 425 Fawell Boulevard in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, will host a special wine dinner featuring the Beckmen Vineyards of Santa Barbara County at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, November 14. The evening begins with a Champagne Reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by an exclusive four-course prix fixe dinner complete with Beckman wine pairings beginning at 7 p.m. The exclusive Beckman Vineyards wine dinner is offered at a price of $75 per guest plus taxes/gratuities. Limited spots are available. To make reservations, call  (630) 942-6881.

Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian works closely with General Manager Jean-Pierre Leroux to expertly pair her menu with Beckmen wines. The first course of Ceviche of Laughing Shrimp is paired with 2012 Beckmen Sauvignon Blanc Purisima Mountain; followed by the second course, Kaboucha Squash Soup, paired with 2011 Beckmen Cuvee Le Bec Blanc Purisima Mountain. The third course, Roasted Sirloin of Beef, is paired with 2011 Beckmen Cabernet Sauvignon Purisima Mountain. The dessert course features Pumpkin-Caramel Mousse Cake paired with 2011 Beckmen Syrah Purisima Mountain.

 

Beckmen Wine Dinner, November 14

Champagne reception

 

First Course
Ceviche of Laughing Shrimp
Basil, lime and pear
2012 Beckmen Sauvignon Blanc Purisima Mountain, Santa Barbara County

 

Second CourseKaboucha Squash Soup 
Scented with orange blossom
2011 Beckmen Cuvee Le Bec Blanc Purisima Mountain, Santa Barbara County

 

Third CourseRoasted Sirloin of Beef
Potato Colcannon, Asparagus, Roasted Marrow, Sauce Bordelaise
2011 Beckmen Cabernet Sauvignon Purisima Mountain, Santa Barbara County
2011 Beckmen Syrah Purisima Mountain, Santa Barbara County

 

Fourth Course
Pumpkin-Caramel Mousse Cake 
Caramel Glaze, Ginger Snaps

$75 per guest plus tax and gratuity

 

 

About Beckman WineryFounded in 1994 by Tom and Steve Beckmen, Beckmen Vineyards is a family-run, estate winery located in Santa Barbara County's Santa Ynez Valley. Since its founding, Beckmen Vineyards has emerged as one of North America's premier producers of Rhone varietal wines, while also helping to establish Santa Barbara County as one of California's most highly regarded winegrowing regions.

 

Eager to return to his farming roots, and convinced of the Santa Ynez Valley's vast potential to produce world-class wines, Tom Beckmen began searching for promising vineyard property in the early '90s. He found what he was looking for on a 40-acre parcel of land with an existing small winery. There he established Beckmen Vineyards. Working together, Tom and Steve began revitalizing the site. Convinced that the vineyard had been planted incorrectly, they painstakingly removed the 16 original acres of vines, and replanted the vineyard with carefully selected varietals, clones and rootstocks.

 

Committed to building a world-class estate-vineyard program, the Beckmens also purchased a spectacular, unplanted 365-acre Santa Ynez Valley ranch in 1996. Naming it Purisima Mountain Vineyard, Tom and Steve began a meticulous planting process designed to maintain the natural diversity of the site. With an ideal climate and rare limestone subsoils similar to those found in Cote Rotie and Chateauneuf du Pape, the vineyard has proven perfect for producing a range of stunning Rhone varietals, especially Syrah and Grenache.

Under the care and guidance of Tom and Steve, Purisima Mountain Vineyard has earned acclaim as one of California's great Rhone-varietal vineyards. Adding to its reputation as one of the most meticulously cultivated winegrowing sites in all of Santa Barbara County, the vineyard has been farmed 100 percent biodynamically since 2006. Reflecting a passion for quality and a belief in the natural character of the land, the adoption of biodynamic farming practices has only reinforced Steve's vineyard-focused style of winemaking. Believing that the wine in the bottle begins in the soil, Steve and the winemaking team craft wines that capture the unique terroir of Purisima Mountain.

 

Beckmen Vineyards produces a full line of exceptional estate-grown Rhone varietals including Syrah, Grenache, Grenache Blanc, Grenache Rose, Marsanne, and the Cuvee Le Bec blend. It also produces small quantities of exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Hailed for the excellence of its portfolio, Beckmen Vineyards was named Food & Wine's "Most Promising Winery" in the magazine's 2000 American Wine Awards. Since then, Beckmen Vineyards has lived up to that promise. In 2007, it was selected as one of the "Top 100 Wineries" in the world by Wine & Spirits magazine.

Waterleaf Wine Dinner on October 24 features Perrin Family Rhone Wines

Waterleaf Restaurant, 425 Fawell Boulevard in Glen Ellyn, Illinois (telephone 630-942-6881) will host a special wine dinner featuring Perrin Family (Famille Perrin) Rhone wines, including their Beaucastel, Famille Perrin and Tablas Creek wines, at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, October 24. The four-course dinner will include dishes from the new fall menu prepared by Executive Chef Nadia Tilkian. The price is $85 per person, plus tax and gratuities.   The Wine Dinner begins with a Champagne reception, followed by a first course of Warm Brie Flan with upland cress, poached pear, hazelnuts and Champagne vinaigrette paired with a 2012 Famille Perrin Reserve Blanc, Cotes du Rhone Valley. The second course features Petite Bouillabaisse with lobster, mussels, halibut, fennel saffron broth, crouton and rouille, paired with a 2010 Tablas Creek Vineyard, Esprit de Beaucastel, Paso Robles. The third course is Braised Beef Short Rib with crisp-potato galette, asparagus roulade and porcini jus, paired with a 2010 Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Cotes du Rhone Valley and 2010 Château de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape. The finale is a Chocolate-Espresso Cake, with chocolate ganache and shaved almond brickle. About Perrin Family WinesThe Perrin Family is the leading organic wine grower of the Southern Rhone Valley. With numerous vineyards in the Rhône region's finest wine growing lands including Cairanne, Jonquieres, Valreas, Vaison la Romaine, Gard, Gigondas, Clos du Chateau, Beaucastel, and Sarrians, Famille Perrin produces a wide-ranging collection of blends made from Grenache, Syrah, Marsanne, Roussanne, Bourboulene, Ugni Blanc, Vermentino, Viognier, Cinsault, Mourvèdre, Muscat, Rolle, Carignan and Clairette grapes. The result is a well-deserved worldwide reputation for excellence.

Waterleaf Restaurant Perrin Family Wine Dinner October 24, 2013 Menu Champagne Reception First Course Warm Brie Flan, upland cress, poached pear, hazelnuts, champagne vinaigrette Wine pairing: 2012 Famille Perrin Reserve Blanc, Cotes du Rhone Valley Second Course Petite Bouillabaisse Lobster, mussels, halibut, fennel saffron broth, crouton, rouille Wine pairing: 2010 Tablas Creek Vineyard, Esprit de Beaucastel, Paso Robles Third Course Braised Beef Short Rib Crisp-potato galette, asparagus roulade, porcini jus Wine pairings : 2010 Coudoulet de Beaucastel, Cotes du Rhone Valley and 2010 Château de Beaucastel, Chateauneuf-du-Pape Fourth Course Chocolate-Espresso Cake Chocolate ganache and shaved almond brickle $85 per guest plus tax and gratuity

Prairie Grass Cafe hosts the Prairie State Winery Dinner presented by Evanston Cellars and the Midwest Wine Press

Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-205-4433) will be hosting the Prairie State Winery Dinner at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, December 4. The gourmet dinner, presented by Evanston Cellars and the Midwest Wine Press, features local winemaker Rick Mamoser, owner and winemaker of the Prairie State Winery. The cost is $85 per person, all inclusive. Reservations are required; please call Evanston Cellars at (847) 864-0199 to make reservations. Reservations can also be made online at EventBrite.

Prairie Grass Cafe chef and co-owner, Sarah Stegner attributes much of her success to her philosophy of using fine dining cooking techniques to produce approachable, casual food. Quality ingredients are most important as evident in her efforts in co-founding Green City Market and supporting local sustainable farms. Sarah brings that philosophy to Prairie Grass Cafe and along with chef and co-owner, George Bumbaris, has prepared a four course dinner menu presented with pairings from Prairie State Winery based in Genoa, IL.

The appetizer course will be served family-style and offer guests assorted appetizers including Mushroom flatbread, squash tempura, and Brussel Sprouts with bacon and parmesan. This first course will be paired with a 2010 white sparkling wine made in a semi-dry Riesling style with grapes grown in Illinois.

The second course will consist of Lake Superior Whitefish prepared with delicate squash puré, River Valley Ranch Portobello mushroom and petite greens paired with a 2011 Rose made from the Frontenac grape, a mainstay of the Midwest wine industry known for its light body and crisp acidity.

For the main course, diners will be served homemade lamb sausage with local beans and braised lamb, served with sautéed Nichols farm potatoes, parsnips, crisp shallots and rainbow chard. The main course will be paired with a barrel-aged 2010 Cabernet Franc made from grapes sourced from the Two Oaks Vineyard in southern Illinois.

The dessert course will offer Capriole Farm Fresh Goat Cheese drizzled with honey and apple jam paired with a 2009 Port made from the Marechal Foch grape and which combines both the ruby and tawny styles. Coffee and tea also will be served.

About Prairie Grass Cafe
Prairie Grass Cafe supports Chicago's Green City Market and local sustainable farms, selecting the freshest ingredients to reflect the season. For more information or to make a reservation, please call (847) 205-4433 or visit prairiegrasscafe.com.

About Prairie State Winery
Founded in 1999 and located in Genoa, Illinois, the Prairie State Winery produces award-winning wines made exclusively from Illinois grown grapes. With the first vintage of only 500 gallons to the most recent vintages of nearly 13,000 gallons, owners Rick and Maria Mamoser continue to promote the philosophy of "Think Globally, Drink Locally" by growing and sourcing the finest grapes in the state and crafting their wines with a meticulous palate for detail. For more information on Prairie State Winery call (815) 784-4540 or visit prairiestatewinery.com.

About Evanston Cellars
Evanston Cellars is a wine and food lifestyle company based in Evanston, Illinois. The company hosts guided tours of wine trails around Chicago, produces wine and food dinners with restaurants committed to sourcing local ingredients, and is a wholesale distributor of wine with a focus on small, artisanal domestic wineries. For more information on Evanston Cellars, call (847) 864-0199 or visit evanstoncellars.com.

About the Midwest Wine Press
Midwest Wine Press (MWP) is the first business publication dedicated entirely to the art and business of winemaking in the Midwestern United States. The goal of Midwest Wine Press is to help winery owners, grape growers and cellar masters be more effective and profitable. For more information on the Midwest Wine Press, visit midwestwinepress.com.

Tuscan Splendor Wine Dinner at Francesca's North

May 8, 7:00 p.m. - Francesca’s North (1145 Church Street, Northbrook, IL 60062, 847-559-0260)

Escape the big city and spend an evening touring the culinary countryside of Tuscany, Italy.  Francesca’s North hosts this inaugural Spring event, serving as tour guide to guests as they sip and sample their way through this 4-course regionally inspired menu.  Enjoy wine selections from the Nozzole, Cabreo and Nardi vineyards.  $55 per person, tax and gratuity additional; call to reserve your seat today!

The meal starts with Fire roasted Scamorza , cherry tomatoes and olive oil pesto paired with a Cabreo La Pietra Chardonnay. This is followed by Prosciutto wrapped Yellow Fin Tuna, wild mushroom vinaigrette. This pairs excellently with a Nozzole Chianti Classico Riserva. The third course features Osso Bucco filled ravioli, Cabreo “Il Borgo” sauce.  A Cabreo “Il Borgo” makes a great pair for this course. The evening ends with Spice roasted Rack of Lamb, caramelized fennel, spring onions and calamata olives. This is the perfect companion for a Nardi Brunello di Montalcino.

Raise a glass to the end of tax season with a Wine dinner event at Francesca’s Bryn Mawr

April 17, 7 p.m. – Francesca’s Bryn Mawr (1039 W Bryn Mawr, Chicago, IL 60660; 773-506-9261)

Uncle Sam’s annual day of reckoning is upon us…. (drum roll please) TAX DAY.  If April 15th is a day to celebrate in your household, chances are you are receiving a tax refund; but if you owe, the tone is surely not so upbeat.  Whether you are drowning your sorrows or toasting to your own financial windfall, we have an event for you.  “Uncle Sam meet Auntie Vino” is a 4-course wine dinner hosted by Francesca’s Bryn Mawr.  Guest speaker, Danny Kleiman, of Heritage Wines takes you through a guided tour of Italian wine varietals paired with an innovative Francesca’s menu.  $48 plus tax & gratuity, reservations required.

The evening begins with Citrus House cured Salmon with shaved fennel and extra virgin olive oil. This is paired with Voveti Prosecco DOC. Following this is English pea filled ravioli, soft poached hen egg, in a parmesan broth with browned butter asparagus, paired with Inama Soave Classico 2010. The next course features Prosciutto wrapped seared ahi tuna with braised pork cheeks, morels, and spring onions. The Endrizzi Teroldego 2009 wine pairs perfectly with this course. The dinner ends with Grilled lamb chop with sweet garlic puree, petit spring vegetables, anise scented lamb au jus. Tenuta Sant’ Antonio Valpolicella Ripasso Monti Garbi 2008 is paired with this course.

Fork and Bottle Dinner at Francesca's Tavola

March 13, 7 p.m. – Francesca’sTavola (208 S. Arlington Heights Rd., Arlington Heights, IL 60005; 847-394-3950)

Francesca’s Tavola presents a Fork and Bottle Dinner Tuesday, March 13. This interactive dining experience and wine tasting is a more casual alternative to a wine dinner but still features delicious wines and food pairings. The event is $30 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required.

The evening starts with a cooking demonstration from Chef de Cuisine Gabriel Arista. He will be making Gameri con Salsa Romesco, grilled prawns with romesco and citrus. This will be paired with Caymus Conundrum. The menu will also include Filetto di Maiale con Fagioli, grilled pork tenderloin with white beans and sweet roasted tomatoes, paired with Belle Glos Meomi Pinot Noir. Pesce con Cipolline e Finocchio, halibut with caramelized cipollini onion, roasted fennel and forest mushrooms, will also be featured at the dinner. This will be paired with Belle Glos Clarke & Telephone.

Prairie Grass Cafe and Evolution Wine and Spirits present Yalumba Winemaker's Dinner

Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd., Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-205-4433) and Evolution Wine andSpirits (1704 N Milwaukee Ave., Chicago, IL 60647; 773-772-9463 and 2766 Dundee Road, Northbrook, IL 60062; 847-272-2200) are presenting a wine dinner featuring the Australian wines of Yalumba Winery with a special appearance by Yalumba’s Ambassador of Wine Jane Ferrari.

Prairie Grass chefs Sarah Stegner and George Bumbaris have worked with representatives of Yalumba to present the perfect food and wine pairings. The evening will begin with a reception featuring a Mini Crab Cake on a spoon with basil remoulade and bacon tempura with Ranch dressing and NV Jansz Sparkling Rose. Following the reception, the dinner menu will begin with Mushroom Soup with a petite Capriole Farm Goat Cheese “cake” served with 2010 Yalumba ‘The Strapper’ GSM. The second course will feature Sauteed Loup De Mar (Bronzini) with avocado, grapefruit and cucumber salad. This makes the ideal pair for 2010 Yalumba Eden Valley Viognier. Following this, the menu will continue with Slow Braised Short Ribs over potato puree and root vegetables. This course pairs excellently with 2006 Yalumba The Signature Cabernet Shiraz and 2009 Yalumba The Cigar Cabernet. An Artisanal Cheese Course will follow, paired with the library bottling of Yalumba Octavius Shiraz. Coffee will be served to end the meal.

The Yalumba Winemaker’s Dinner at Prairie Grass Cafe is Thursday, March 8, and will begin with a reception at 6:30 p.m. with dinner following at 7 p.m. Tickets for this event are $92, all inclusive. Seating is limited.

To make reservations for the Yalumba Winemaker’s Dinner at Prairie Grass Cafe, contact Evolution Wine and Spirits at 847-272-2200 for the Northbrook location or 773-772-9463 for the Chicago location. Reservations can also be made by emailing info@evolutionwines.com. 

About Jane Ferrari

Jane Ferrari is not simply a Yalumba employee, she’s a company crusader. Born in Adelaide, brought up in Alice Springs and an inveterate traveler, she’s been around enough to know that the blend of elements that makes up Yalumba and the Barossa is rare indeed, and worth taking the time and trouble to explain to people, whether industry insiders or consumers. She’s a trained winemaker, a born story-teller, a canny judge of character (people or horses), an olive oil producer and custodian of a treasured gum-studded block of Barossa land.

About Yalumba Winery

Yalumba was founded in 1849 by Samuel Smith, British migrant and English brewer, who had brought his family to Angaston seeking a new life. After purchasing a 30-acre parcel of land just beyond the southern-eastern boundary of Angaston, Smith and his son began planting the first vines by moonlight. Samuel named his patch "Yalumba" – aboriginal for "all the land around." Five generations and 160 years later Yalumba, Australia's oldest family owned winery, has grown in size and stature, embodying all that has made the Australian wine success story the envy of winemakers the world over. For more information, visit http://www.yalumba.com.

About Prairie Grass Cafe

Prairie Grass Cafe (601 Skokie Blvd.; Northbrook, IL.; 847-205-4433) supports Chicago’s Green City Market and local sustainable farms, selecting the freshest ingredients to reflect the season. Prairie Grass Cafe currently serves lunch Monday - Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; and dinner Monday - Sunday; Tuesday - Thursday 5 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., and Monday and Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Prairie Grass Cafe also serves breakfast Saturdays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Sundays 9:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. Light fare is available in the bar Monday through Friday 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. For more information or to make a reservation, please call (847) 205-4433 or visit www.prairiegrasscafe.com.

Opolo Winemaker's Dinner at Francesca's Bellezza

March 7, 7 p.m. – Francesca’s Bellezza (75 S. La Grange Rd., La Grange, IL 60525; 708-579-3500)

The Opolo Winemaker’s Dinner at Francesca’s Bellezza features wines from California’s Opolo Vineyards. Tickets are $52 per person, excluding tax and gratuity. Reservations are required.

The evening starts with Cicchetti, an assortment of small bites paired with Opolo Sparkling Wine. This is followed by Capesante e Arancia, pearl pasta with jumbo sea scallops and baby spinach in blood orange sauce paired with 2010 Roussanne. The next course is Papardelle con Anatra, papardelle pasta with a duck confit, vegetables, stewed tomatoes, oregano and parmesan cheese. Opolo’s 2007 Grande Rouge is the perfect pairing for this course. The final course is Filetto con Polenta, pan-roasted beef tenderloin topped with mascarpone polenta and black cherry pepper reduction paired with 2010 Mountain Zinfandel.

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Presents Silver Oak Wine Dinner with Thomas Arvid

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 06011; 312-329-9463) will host a Silver Oak Wine Dinner with special guest, artist Thomas Arvid 6:30 p.m. February 10. Arvid will unveil three new paintings at the dinner, which features wines from Silver Oak Vineyards. Tom Johnson, from Silver Oak also will be at the event to speak about the wines.

All images ©2012 Thomas Arvid. All rights reserved.

The meal will begin with Fleming’s Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail with Caramelized Lemon and Cocktail Sauce paired with Twomey Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 2010. This is followed by Poppyseed and Black Pepper Encrusted Ahi Tuna Skewers with Tomato Vinaigrette accompanied by Twomey Pinot Noir, Santa Barbara, 2008. The third course will be a delicious Fleming’s Salad with Candied Walnuts, Dried Cranberries, Tomatoes, Onions, Croutons and a Lemon Balsamic Vinaigrette. A Petite Filet au Poivre with Broccolini and Lemon Essence and Lobster Mashed Potatoes will follow. This is perfectly paired with Silver Oak Cabernet, Napa Valley, 2006. Dessert is a decadent Belgium Cheesecake with Raspberry Port Reduction and Chantilly Crème paired with Silver Oak Cabernet, Alexander Valley, 2007.

The Silver Oak Wine Dinner with Thomas Arvid is $150 per person, excluding tax and gratuity, for five courses and four wine pairings. Reservations for the Silver Oak Wine Dinner with Thomas Arvid at Fleming’s are required and may be made by calling 312-329-9463.

About Thomas Arvid

Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar exclusively features Thomas Arvid’s work in all Fleming’s throughout the country. Fleming’s annual 46 Diamonds release label also features artwork by Thomas. He is releasing three new pieces at the Chicago event. All artwork will be available for sale at the event.

A self-taught artist, Thomas Arvid is famous for his wine paintings, which tell the story of enjoying the good life. Arvid was inspired to paint wine because of his connection to the color red. When people started buying his paintings before they were completed, he knew he had tapped into something unique. He is known for saying, “Life without art is like dinner without wine. Why bother?” His paintings are featured in over 50 galleries and collected internationally because of the way they translate the craftsmanship of wine. 

All images ©2012 Thomas Arvid. All rights reserved

About Silver Oak

Silver Oak has been producing high quality Cabernets for 40 years from their Napa Valley and Alexander Valley vineyards. Run by the Duncan family, Silver Oak strives to age their food-friendly Cabernets so they are drinkable upon release. The family is also involved with Twomey Cellars, founded in 1999, which specializes in Merlot, Pinot Noir and Cabernet Sauvignon. Twomey follows the same philosophy as Silver Oak and strives to have their wines drinkable upon release. For more information about Silver Oak, visit http://www.silveroak.com.

Bistro One West to Host First Monthly Wine Dinner Feb. 24

Featuring Winegrower Eric Poolen
from DeLoach Vineyards

Recently opened Bistro One West (1 W. Illinois St., St. Charles, Ill.), a contemporary fresh American restaurant, hosts its first monthly wine dinner 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24. This month’s dinner features winegrower Eric Poolen of DeLoach Vineyards. The cost is $75 per person (including tax and gratuity).

The dinner starts with a mouth-watering appetizer—West Coast Mussels with chorizo, shallots and a smoked paprika butter sauce, paired with DeLoach 2007 O.F.S. Chardonnay; followed by an entrée—Roasted Maple Leaf Farms Duck Breast with duck sausage filled mushroom and zinfandel reductions, paired with DeLoach 2008 Russian River Zinfandel; and finished with a delicious Sweet Potato Crepe filled with Bufala Ricotta and orange fig sauce, paired with Raymond 2006 Eloquence Late Harvest Chardonnay. To RSVP, call Bistro One West at (630) 444-0600.

About DeLoach Vineyards
DeLoach Vineyards focuses on small-lot winemaking, located in sunny Santa Rosa, Calif., paying special attention to its Russian River Valley, O.F.S. and Vineyard Designate wines. DeLoach is passionate about Pinot Noir—demanding a delicate, labor-intensive process. Each wine is given diligence to produce original, terroir-driven Pinot Noir.

Cecil DeLoach, a fireman from San Francisco, planted the first grape in 1973. Purchased by the Boisset family from Burgundy, France, in 2003, the vision of eco-friendly farming practices were brought to DeLoach Vineyards, showing dedication to the environment and quality of the wine.

Eric Pooler, DeLoach Vineyards winegrower, is a Northern California native with a foundation in agriculture that was set at a young age by his father.

Pooler graduated from Chico State with a degree in agricultural business and a minor in plant science. At DeLoach Vineyards, his experience and commitment to eco-friendly farming practices show in the high-quality wines.

About Bistro One West

Bistro One West is a contemporary fresh American Restaurant located at 1 W. Illinois St. in St. Charles, Ill. The restaurant is open for lunch Tuesday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Dinner hours are Tuesday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The dining room bar is open from 11 a.m. to close. The restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. For more information, contact Bistro One West at (630) 444-0600 or visit http://www.bistro1west.com/. Follow Bistro One West on Twitter at @Bistro1West, and “Like” them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/BistroOneWest.