Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Amazing Holiday Sale on Wine
The holidays are here. Company parties, neighborhood parties and and holiday gift giving have begun. And what better gift idea than wine. Wine makes a perfect holiday gift, hostess gift or corporate gift. That's why Five Points Bottle Shop is offering a special sale this week. Get 15% off any mixed case of wine and 10% off any 6 bottles. Our talented wine buyers are glad to help you personalize your selections. Ask for Svetlana at our 5 Points location or Rachael on the Westside, and let us help you select the holiday gift everyone loves.
Tuesday, December 9, 2008
Ola Dubh Cask Revved Me UP!
Local beer fans come out to taste the very special Harviestoun Ola Dubh cask tapped at Aromas last night. Local beer legend Owen Ogletree was on hand to introduce the keg and gave away two tickets to the Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting this coming January to a lucky winner. In another name drawing a guest was chosen to hammer in the tap and taste the first glass.
Based on Harviestoun's award-winning Old Engine Oil, the beer was pitch black, delicious, and smooth. I had two 8oz pints, enjoyed them, and enjoyed the evening talking with friends and new acquaintances.
I'm starting to make a habit out of attending these simple, but rich events at Aromas. Can't seem to help it. There is no need to be an expert I've learned; just a desire to taste and have fun.
Hope to see you at our next event, The Battle of the Bubbles.
Based on Harviestoun's award-winning Old Engine Oil, the beer was pitch black, delicious, and smooth. I had two 8oz pints, enjoyed them, and enjoyed the evening talking with friends and new acquaintances.
I'm starting to make a habit out of attending these simple, but rich events at Aromas. Can't seem to help it. There is no need to be an expert I've learned; just a desire to taste and have fun.
Hope to see you at our next event, The Battle of the Bubbles.
Monday, December 8, 2008
Harviestoun Ola Dubh Cask - On Tap Tonight!
We've had this cask for a year now and it's time to break it out!
A little bit about the beer:
Harviestoun Ola Dubh Special RSV 30 is Harviestoun Old Engine Oil aged in select oak casks, formerly used to mature Highland Park's rich and complex 30 yr Single Malt Scotch Whiskey.
Now for the cask:
This is a very special cask; it is one of a few that they made.
The cost will be $8 for an 8oz pour.
At Aromas Wine & Craft Beer Bar in 5 Points.
Monday, December 1, 2008
Barolo Wine Dinner at DePalma's Italian Restaurant
Hello everyone and happy holidays! Please join us for a very special evening at DePalma's (downtown) for an exclusive Barolo wine dinner pairing four exquisite courses with four vintage Barolo wines.Make your reservations now for Thursday December 11, at 7:00 by calling DePalma's at 706.354.6966.
For those of you who aren't familiar with Barolo, they are considered some of Italy's best and most sought after wines. Barolos are made in the Piedmont region where the vineyards are managed as meticulously as they are in the Burgundy area of France.
The Barolo wines are made purely from one grape, Nebbiolo. The wines produced are inky and robust, making them the perfect pairing for roasted meat and game.
DePalma's chef Homer Whitmire (winner of the Red Clay Chef Competition in 2007) will be cooking a fabulous meal to compliment the wines.I want to stress what and incredible value this dinner is for only $85 per person. Most Barolo wines retail anywhere from $60 to almost $300 per bottle.
Don't miss this opportunity to taste several different vintages from several different producers in one sitting. Click here to view the menu including the wine selections.
If you have any questions please call me at 706.316.2337 or email at rachael@fivepointsbottleshop.com and I'll be glad to help.
Have a wonderful week and I hope to see you all soon.
Rachael, Westside Wine Manager
Sponsored by Avant Partir Wines and Five Points Bottle Shop
Barolo Wine Dinner Menu at DePalma's
Barolo Dinner
7:00 p.m. Thursday
December 11, 2008
Zuppa
Tuscan Kale, White Bean and Garlic Crouton Soup
ʼ99 Viberti Barolo Rsv
Antipasti
Porcini & Prosciutto Arancine, risotto fritters
ʼ98 Bovio Barolo Arborina
Primi
Lasagna al Forno
A delicate layering of spinach pasta, bechemel sauce
& a country style ragu
ʼ00 Manzoni Barolo Vigna dʼla Roul
Secondi
Pork Osso Bucco
w/ toasted pine nut gremolata
over wild mushroom risotto
ʼ01 Mascarello Barolo
$85 pp, reservations required
706 - 354 - 6966
7:00 p.m. Thursday
December 11, 2008
Zuppa
Tuscan Kale, White Bean and Garlic Crouton Soup
ʼ99 Viberti Barolo Rsv
Antipasti
Porcini & Prosciutto Arancine, risotto fritters
ʼ98 Bovio Barolo Arborina
Primi
Lasagna al Forno
A delicate layering of spinach pasta, bechemel sauce
& a country style ragu
ʼ00 Manzoni Barolo Vigna dʼla Roul
Secondi
Pork Osso Bucco
w/ toasted pine nut gremolata
over wild mushroom risotto
ʼ01 Mascarello Barolo
$85 pp, reservations required
706 - 354 - 6966
Friday, November 14, 2008
Thanksgiving Wine Pairing
Wow. This special Thanksgiving inspired wine pairing was absolutely fabulous. A full house of wine enthusiasts were treated to four delectable courses and 5 fabulous wines. Closed to the public for the special evening, Aromas arranged natural autumn centerpieces of maize, pumpkins and winter squash on each table creating a wonderful balance for the impeccably set place settings.
A beautiful Rosé started the evening. Apparently bubbyly isn't just for toasts anymore. It's a perfectly sparkling way to welcome your guests on Thanksgiving. Paired with a creamy cheese that was irresistible.
First we learned that a general rule of thumb for wine pairing is weight. Light dish — light wine. Also, a little acid in the wine is nice to cleanse the palette as you drink.
Which leads to the next wine, Senses, a white bordeaux bottled especially for Five Points Bottle Shop. A pleasant fresh citrus nose was a nice compliment to the roasted onion puree, green beans and pralined pecans. I savored this dish and this wine.
Next came the sweet potato gratin. I do not like sweet potato so I expected to pass on this one before it even was served. But the presentation beckoned I try it and I'm glad I did. This was simply delicious. Full of sophisticated flavor, it was not the sweet potato my mother used to make.
Svetlana Rostova, 5PBS wine buyer, introduced the second Five Points Bottle Shop private label, Quintessential, a special Côtes du Rhône. Charged with finding a really great tasting wine that 5PBS could bottle and provide to their customers at a really nice price, Svet revealed that she had to taste a LOT of wine. The Quintessential comes from the small southern village of Rasteau in France and is lighter in body.
"Let's face it", she said, "turkey - not a lot of flavor. The spices and herbs in the Côtes du Rhône help the turkey". When pairing, she reminded, think compliment AND contrast.
Somewhere along the line I forgot about note taking and became engaged in great conversations with the other guests at my table. That's the other key ingredient to these wine pairings and beer tastings I'm learning; it's the people you meet and the fun to be had. It turns out that the person sitting next to me is a close friend of a dear friend of mine from New Orleans. And the person sitting across the table went to school in New Orleans, so there was a lot to talk about. We had a grand time and it looks like I'm going to a crawfish boil in the spring. Can't wait.
We had a wonderful Reisling, not too sweet or dry, and a light Pinot Noir, two perfect choices for your Thanksgiving Dinner. A light and delicate Reisling enhances the complex and slightly sweet flavors of turkey, cranberry sauce, root vegetables, sweet potatoes and yams. And Pinot Noir, some say, is the "little black dress" of wine, making it a classy choice with it's light to medium body and subtle oakiness.
Five Points Bottle Shop, Aromas and Scott Parish of National Fine Wine teamed up to provide fresh new choices for your Thanksgiving table. And local caters, Home.made, amazed us with their culinary skill; truly the outstanding menu and creative flavors excited the guests and provided the foundation for a perfect Thanksgiving-style wine pairing.
Wine List
Schramsberg Mirabelle Sparkling Rose
Senses White Bordeaux
Quintessential Côtes du Rhône
Dr. Loosen "Dr. L" Riesling
Morgon 12 Clones Pinot Noir
Menu
cheese
roasted onion puree with haricots vert and pralined pecans
sweet potato gratin with watercress and plumped raisins
cornbread bread pudding with poached oysters and fried sage
tea smoked turkey breast with cranberry orange reduction
pumpkin flan tarts with toffee whipped cream
A beautiful Rosé started the evening. Apparently bubbyly isn't just for toasts anymore. It's a perfectly sparkling way to welcome your guests on Thanksgiving. Paired with a creamy cheese that was irresistible.
First we learned that a general rule of thumb for wine pairing is weight. Light dish — light wine. Also, a little acid in the wine is nice to cleanse the palette as you drink.
Which leads to the next wine, Senses, a white bordeaux bottled especially for Five Points Bottle Shop. A pleasant fresh citrus nose was a nice compliment to the roasted onion puree, green beans and pralined pecans. I savored this dish and this wine.
Next came the sweet potato gratin. I do not like sweet potato so I expected to pass on this one before it even was served. But the presentation beckoned I try it and I'm glad I did. This was simply delicious. Full of sophisticated flavor, it was not the sweet potato my mother used to make.
Svetlana Rostova, 5PBS wine buyer, introduced the second Five Points Bottle Shop private label, Quintessential, a special Côtes du Rhône. Charged with finding a really great tasting wine that 5PBS could bottle and provide to their customers at a really nice price, Svet revealed that she had to taste a LOT of wine. The Quintessential comes from the small southern village of Rasteau in France and is lighter in body.
"Let's face it", she said, "turkey - not a lot of flavor. The spices and herbs in the Côtes du Rhône help the turkey". When pairing, she reminded, think compliment AND contrast.
Somewhere along the line I forgot about note taking and became engaged in great conversations with the other guests at my table. That's the other key ingredient to these wine pairings and beer tastings I'm learning; it's the people you meet and the fun to be had. It turns out that the person sitting next to me is a close friend of a dear friend of mine from New Orleans. And the person sitting across the table went to school in New Orleans, so there was a lot to talk about. We had a grand time and it looks like I'm going to a crawfish boil in the spring. Can't wait.
We had a wonderful Reisling, not too sweet or dry, and a light Pinot Noir, two perfect choices for your Thanksgiving Dinner. A light and delicate Reisling enhances the complex and slightly sweet flavors of turkey, cranberry sauce, root vegetables, sweet potatoes and yams. And Pinot Noir, some say, is the "little black dress" of wine, making it a classy choice with it's light to medium body and subtle oakiness.
Five Points Bottle Shop, Aromas and Scott Parish of National Fine Wine teamed up to provide fresh new choices for your Thanksgiving table. And local caters, Home.made, amazed us with their culinary skill; truly the outstanding menu and creative flavors excited the guests and provided the foundation for a perfect Thanksgiving-style wine pairing.
Wine List
Schramsberg Mirabelle Sparkling Rose
Senses White Bordeaux
Quintessential Côtes du Rhône
Dr. Loosen "Dr. L" Riesling
Morgon 12 Clones Pinot Noir
Menu
cheese
roasted onion puree with haricots vert and pralined pecans
sweet potato gratin with watercress and plumped raisins
cornbread bread pudding with poached oysters and fried sage
tea smoked turkey breast with cranberry orange reduction
pumpkin flan tarts with toffee whipped cream
Monday, November 10, 2008
Thanksgiving Style Wine Tasting
Thursday, November 13th
7pm
With so much family visiting around the holidays it's hard to please everyone. Let us point you in the direction of some fabulous wines that will pair well with all of your holiday fare AND impress the in-laws!
With a very special local chef preparing the holiday themed four course pairings, your taste buds are sure to be inspired and delighted.
Wines
Schramsberg Mirabelle Sparkling Rose
Senses White Bordeaux (Five Points Bottle Private Label Wine)
Quintessential Cotes du Rhone (Five Points Bottle Private Label Wine)
Dr. Loosen "Dr. L" Riesling
Morgon 12 Clones Pinot Noir
Menu
1 st Course
cheese
2 nd Course
roasted onion puree with haricots vert and pralined pecans
sweet potato gratin with watercress and plumped raisins
3 rd Course
cornbread bread pudding with poached oysters and fried sage
tea smoked turkey breast with cranberry orange reduction
4 th Course
pumpkin flan tarts with toffee whipped cream
$35 per person
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 13th @ 7:00pm
*all courses are paired with a half glass of wine
Call AROMAS today to make a reservation 706-208-0059
Or register online.
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