Wines By the Glaß
Wines By the Glaß
WHO: Amanda Merchant, bar manager at French-inspired Le Rêve Restaurant & Raw Bar in Sheridan, WY. WINE: The Daou Pessimist red blend; $ 17 for a 6-oz. pour, $ 22 for a 9-oz. pour. WHY: Its bold, full-bodied character pairs beautifully with many dishes at Le Rêve, from hearty beef selections to charcuterie and aged cheeses, making it a versatile and delicious choice. FUTURE PLANS FOR BTG WINES: We ' re rolling out a new BTG menu soon, and I’ m thrilled to offer our guests a mix of both familiar favorites and exciting new options.
WHO: Gracie Barwick, wine director and lead sommelier at Lazy Betty in Atlanta. WINE: Taittinger Rosé Champagne; $ 45 for a 5-oz. pour. WHY: It can stand up to every course on our chef ' s tasting menu. I also feature a Spanish producer that is lesser known, AT Roca, who makes a natural sparkling rosé at a very approachable price. FUTURE PLANS FOR BTG WINES: I plan on changing the by-the-glass options more often and featuring more producers with hard-to-get or small production wines. At our level of service, our staff is able to keep up with the education and changes, and our regular guests shouldn ' t be looking at the same menu or wines by the glass every other week. It ' s also important to give the smaller winemakers the exposure at a Michelin-starred restaurant.
WHO: Evan Geis Panzano, assistant general manager at Panzano in Denver. WINE: Michele Chiarlo“ Il Principe,” $ 16 a glass. WHY: From the Langhe region in Piemonte, this wine is 100 % nebbiolo. The pale garnet color is met with a cherry nose with tasting notes of plum and cinnamon. The tannins are soft and really round out the wine with decent acidity. This wine pairs excellently with our Wild Boar and Elk Bolognese. Il Principe translates from Italian to the prince. Also from the region of Piemonte is the world-famous Barolo, which is also 100 % nebbiolo. Barolo is known as the king of wines, thus making this the prince.
FUTURE PLANS FOR BTG WINES: As Denver warms up, we will add additional whites and rosés to the menu. We also do two seasonal menu changes, so pairing appropriately is also needed when we return to our winter menu
WHO: Winn Roberton, lead sommelier at Bourbon Steak DC. WINE: The 2020 Graeme & Julie Bott Saint Joseph syrah; $ 41 for a 5-oz. glass. WHY: This wine is 100 % syrah, whose notes of meat, smoke, pepper and olive treat our wood-fired steaks so well. The 2020 vintage from most of Europe is drinking outstandingly well right now with ripe fruit and easy tannin structure. Also a great story, Graeme( from New Zealand) and Julie( French) met while working internships at another Rhone winery, fell in love and started making wine in a garage before recently opening a real winery facility. FUTURE PLANS FOR BTG WINES: As the weather continues to warm, a lighter red or two will find its way to the program. Also, looking forward to sourcing and pouring some higherend Bordeaux with some bottle age. And as always, local wines( Virginia and Maryland) have a spot on the list.
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