Klinker Brick winery president, Lynne Whyte Barnard is hosting a wine dinner at Blue Canyon Saturday evening at 6:30 pm. The dinner will showcase the Klinker Brick wines, accompanied by what promises to be a delicious five course meal created by Chef Larry Coffman. The cost is $55 per person, not including gratuity. Call 406-541-2583 to reserve a spot.
Klinkerbrink Wine Dinner
Saturday September 26th at Blue Canyon, 6:30 pm
Herb Crusted Alaskan Halibut, Bacon-Shrimp-Potato Hash
Blue Canyon Chardonnay
Seared Duck Breast, Amalethia Goat Cheese Strudel, Fugi Apple, Fig Compote
Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel
Smoked Buffalo Brisket Spring Roll, Braised Leeks, Root Beer Glaze, Tomato Oil
Klinker Brick Farrah Sarah
Braised Beef Short Ribs, Point Reyes Blue Cheese Perogies
Old Ghost Zinfandel
Chocolate Almond Torte, Passion Fruit Crème Chiboust, Dark Chocolate Ganache, Raspberries, Passionberry “Paper”
Saracco, Moscato D’Asti
If you are unable to attend the dinner, be sure to check out the Klinker Brick wines; they are some of my favorites. Old Ghost in particular is a very special bottle that I just can’t resist whenever I come across it.
Klinker Brick Old Vine Zinfandel is produced from fourteen different vineyard blocks, ranging in age from 37 to 112 years old. Cedar, plum, black cherry, aromatic spices with just a nuance of mint and clove are present on the nose. Ripe black fruit of cherry, plum and berry, anise and spice on the palate are followed by a soft cedary finish, creating a long, silky smooth texture. Drink this with a burger piled high with bleu cheese and bacon.
Klinker Brick Farrah Syrah exhibits a nose of cassis, cherry, orange peel, vanilla and campfire smoke. The palate surprises with a blast of chocolate-covered-cherry cordial along with the vanilla and cassis found in the aromas. The finish is rich and smoky with enough tannins to stand up to grilled lamb or barbecue.
Just in time for the Halloween season, Old Ghost Zinfandel is harvested from 90 year old blocks that produce smaller berry size, thus yielding more intense sugars, color and concentration of flavors. Aromas of dark, rich berry with hints of toasted espresso and spice permeate the nose, while the palate exhibits flavors of intense black berry, vanilla, plum and white pepper. This wine saturates the palate with good minerality, pliable tannins and a concentrated structure that loves grilled, braised and slow-roasted meats.
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