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Hey Nonny’s March 30, 2020 Swirl Wine Dinner is all about the Rhône River Valley region of France – stretching from south of Lyon almost to the Mediterranean Sea in southeast France.   Our “Swirl” Wine Dinners each present a five- or six-course tasting menu dinner based on a particular region.  Each course presents a food-and-wine pairing specially prepared to reveal the best of the featured region, and comes with expert wine commentary from one of our best and most amusing wine merchants.   The Rhône River Valley is one of France’s most famous wine regions, famous for its “Rhône blend” red wines, with a Syrah base in the North and a Granache base in the South.  The French regional AOC designation is “Côtes du Rhône.”  The indigenous grape varieties that grow in the region, like Syrah, Grenache, Mourvèdre, Viognier and Roussanne, are often referred to as “Rhône grapes.” There are also some zesty sparklers and terrific still whites.

Prominent ingredients in Rhône regional cuisine include cured meats, sausages, truffles from Tricastin, and lake fish. Slow-cooked or braised dishes of beef or veal are common, and potatoes and onions factor more heavily into daily dishes, such as gratins and tarts.  Our Chef Tony will be working with our wine source to come up with a variety of tasty regional dishes that pair well with the wines.

Seating at this wine dinner will be at socially spaced tables and therefore tickets are limited.