Aug 20, 2009 at 7:30pm
Join us for a tasting of our new 2007 release of 1150, wines of Argentina from Bodega Ikal.
Eleven-Fifty (1150) Wine Tasting at Salento with Latin guitarist
Prepare to enjoy a night at Rice Village's cozy wine bar Salento like no other. On August 20, 2009 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM, Salento Cafe will feature the Eleven-Fifty wines from Argentina alongside a sampling of their new fall menu.
Join local Houston 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.
New Fall menu items include the delicate Blue Crab Ceviche and a robust tapa-style Red Pepper Tapenade.
Guests will enjoy a complementary tasting of the 2007 vintage 1150 Chardonnay, Malbec, and Cabernet Sauvignon with special pricing on glasses, bottles, and wine parings.
Live music from Guillermo Serpas renowned Latin guitarist will follow.WHEN: Thursday, August 20, 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM COST: Complimentary, with special pricing on bottles & glasses WHERE: Salento Cafe, Coffee & Wine Bar in the Rice Village 2407 Rice Blvd Houston, TX 77005-3202 (713) 528-7478
New Menu Sampling and Wine Pairing
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Roasted Red Pepper Tapenade served with toasted Olive Bread
Wine Pairing: 1150 Malbec from Bodega Ikal -
Crab Ceviche - tender delicate blue crab marinated in citrus with fresh tomato, cilantro, garlic, serrano pepper, and olive oil served with tostado crisps.
Wine Pairing 1150 Chardonnay from Bodega Ikal - Cheese Sampler with Brie, Blue, Manchego, and local White Cheddar
- Salento Infused Olive Oil with Olive Bread
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For more information please visit www.1150wine.com
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.
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.
