The Wine and Beer Event of 2010 is March 23 in Montclair!

The Wine and Beer Event of 2010 is March 23 in Montclair!

Be a part of an incredible evening & support a truly great cause at Amanti Vino's first ever Wine vs. Beer Competition Dinner:  Cru Vs Brew!   Join Master Sommelier Fred Dexheimer & Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver as they square off to pit their respective expertise against each other alongside former Top Chef contender Ariane Duarte's amazing gastronomical line-up. When: Tuesday, March 23rd @ 7:30pm Where: Woman's Club of Upper Montclair, 200 Cooper Avenue

All net proceeds from the evening will be donated to World Cares Center, a nonprofit group working within Haitian communities. World Cares Center fosters sustainable, locally-led disaster preparedness, response and recovery efforts. World Cares Center's work supports groups such as EDEYO, a Haitian school founded by Montclair residents in Port au Prince, My Father's House Orphanage, the Family Health Clinic and many other local groups in Haiti.

• Wine Geek and Hop Head Tickets ($160 per person) - $80, or half of the ticket price will be tax deductible and donated to World Cares Center. 
• Wine and Beer Connoisseur Tickets ($500 per person) - Attendance to a VIP cocktail party (6:30pm to 7:30pm), a seat at Garrett and Fred's table, an autographed copy of Garrett's book, The Brewmaster's Table and more! 

 

As we mentioned above, the theme of this event is a competition!  Fred and Garrett are tasked with  selecting a wine (from Amanti Vino) and beer (from Brooklyn Brewery) to pair with each of Ariane's challenging, mouth watering courses described below. 

 

At the conclusion of each course, a panel of judges will evaluate the success of Fred and Garrett's pairings and select a winner.  But wait, you count too!  We will also poll the audience after each course and will include your vote in the tabulation.

 

Grab a napkin...

• 1st Course: Snapper Crudo, Avocado, Orange Tapioca, Malden Sea Salt, Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2nd Course: Szechwan Peppercorn Salmon, Baby Bok Choy
• 3rd Course: Dry Barbecue Rubbed Flank Steak, Spinach Gratin Potato 
• 4th Course: A selection of Artisanal Cheeses (donated by Tallmadge Cheese Market)
• Dessert: Everyone's favorite...Chocolate Flourless Cake!

Let the pairings begin!

 

To purchase tickets to Cru vs Brew, please reply to this email. or call the store (973) 509-WINE (9463).  If you are unable to join us, but would like to make a donation to World Cares Center, please contact Sharon Sevrens at [email protected].

 

We look forward to sharing this amazing evening with you in support of a worthy cause