Saturday, Sep 12, 2009 at 5:00pm
Join us for a pairing at Brisa, Houston's newest fine Mexican restaurant, of our new 2007 release of 1150 ("eleven-fifty"), wines of Argentina from Bodega Ikal ("ee-kahl").
Ikal 1150 Wine Pairing at Brisa Cocina Mexicana
Prepare to enjoy a night at Uptown's finest Mexican restaurant like none other. On September 12, 2009 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Brisa will feature the Eleven-Fifty wines from Argentina alongside Mazatlan Style Ceviche and Queso Cilantro.
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Ceviche
fresh gulf shrimp and scallops prepared Mazatlan style and finished with a pico de gallo vinagrette -
Queso Cilantro
pork skin crusted Chihuahua cheese over roasted poblano tomatillo sauce, topped with fresh cilantro and toasted sesame seeds -
Ikal 1150 Chardonnay 2007
An elegant wine prepared in the old-world style. The crisp clean finish and absence of butteryness make this wine an excellent companion to Ceviche. -
Ikal 1150 Malbec 2007
A very complex and rustic wine make this Malbec the perfect companion to the spicy foods that dominate regional Mexican cuisine. -
Ikal 1150 Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Complexity and bigness make this high-altitude Cab stand out from the crowd. The lingering, sweet tannins on the finish are to be savored.
Join Houstonian Winemakers
Join Houstonian winemakers Sandra and Jerry Ward as they pour their award winning first vintage of 1150 from Bodega Ikal, a limited production vineyard they planted in Mendoza, Argentina. The pairing will demonstrate the versatility of the Ikal 1150 wines when served with regional Mexican specialties.
Live music from Angelucho
Join one of Houston's most elegant salsa bands who have performed alongside Cecilia Cruz and Tito Puente! Angelucho.
WHEN: Saturday, September 12, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM COST: $12 includes one glass of Ikal 1150 with either Ceviche or Queso Cilantro WHERE: Brisa Cocina Mexicana 5161 San Felipe St Houston, TX 77056-3633 (713) 993-9899 www.brisamexican.com
Links
For more information please visit www.1150wine.com
Deep red color with intense aromas of dark fruit, spices and minerals meld with oaky vanilla. An elegant, richly concentrated wine with complexity and structure.
Intense inky color with violet hues. Plum, ripe cherry, and floral on the nose with dry fruit and mint hints. Great concentration and complexity with sweet, voluminous tannins and a lasting finish.
Deep golden color with enveloping aromas of tropical fruit, citrus hints, and minerals. A nice balance of vanilla and toast inspire complexity and elegance. Initially sweet and concentrated in the mouth with balance and complexity that flows into a fresh and lasting finish.
