On Thursday, January 29, 2015, winemaker Paul Hobbs will return to Stage Left in New Brunswick, New Jersey, for his annual wine tasting and dinner.
Mr. Hobbs is one of the most sought after winemakers on three continents; and Stage Left is the only venue where Mr. Hobbs does a dinner each year.
A comprehensive tasting will begin at 6:00 p.m. At 7:00 p.m., guests will sit down to dinner paired with an excellent selection of wines, including a preview of the first ever estate bottled Cabernet from Mr. Hobb’s own vineyard. The 2012 Coombs Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon will not be released anywhere until the fall, but participants will be previewing it at dinner. They will also be some of the first people anywhere ever to taste this wine and enjoy it with dinner. Guests will also have first dibs to pre-order.
The following wines will be tasted…
Chardonnay 2013, El Felino, Mendoza… Chardonnay “Ross Station” 2012, Paul Hobbs, Russian River… Chardonnay “Edward James Estate” 2012, Paul Hobbs, Russian River… Pinot Noir “Hyde Vineyard” 2012, Paul Hobbs, Napa (Pre-Release)… Merlot 2013, El Felino, Mendoza… Malbec 2013, El Felino, Mendoza… Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, El Felino, Mendoza… Cabernet Sauvignon “C=ocodrilo” 2012, Bramare, Lujan de Cuyo (New Wine)… Cabernet Sauvignon 2012, Bramare, Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza… Cabernet Sauvignon “Marchion” 2012, Bramare, Mendoza… Malbec 2011, Bramare, Lujan de Cuyo… Malbec 2012, Bramare, Val d’Uco, Mendoza… Malbec “Rebon” 2011, Bramare, Mendoza… Malbec “Marchiori Vineyard” 2012, Bramare, Mendoza… Malbec 2011, Cobos, Mendoza… “Volturno” 2011, Cobos, Mendoza… Cabernet Sauvignon “Beckstoffer” 2012
The Menu is noted below…
Cannoli of Tuna: Foie Gras Mousse, Caviar; Wine Pairing: Paul Hobbs “Lindsay Estate” Pinot Noir 2012; Paul Hobbs “Lindsay Estate” Pinot Noir 2011, Russian River Valley
Lobster Lasagna: Burnt Orange and Truffle Ricotta; Wine Pairing: Paul Hobbs Chardonnay 2013, Ruissian River Valley; Bramare Chardonnay “Marchiori” 2012, Mendoza, Argentina
Lamb Chops: Minted Lamb Sausage; Wine Pairing: Bramare Malbec “Zingarhetti Vineyard” 2012, Mendoza, Argentina
Duo of 45-Day & 21-Day Aged Strip: Grilled Pears, Apples & Quince; Wine Pairing: Paul Hobbs “Coombs Vineyard” Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 (Preview: First Time Served Anywhere)
Chocolate Tasting: Mousse, Peanut Butter Molten Chocolate Cake, Valrhona Fudge Popsicle, Coffee; Wine Pairing: Riesling Eiswein 2013, Stratus, Niagara Canada
*Final menu and wine selections subject to change.
The cost of the Paul Hobbs tasting and dinner is $279.00 per person (plus tax & gratuity). For more information, or to make reservations, please call (732) 828-4444.
If guests are interested in a room at The Heldrich hotel, located directly across the street, please let this be known at the time of reservation, and the restaurant will help arrange a room at a favorable rate.
Bon Appétit!
TAD
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