Fleming's: Red Is The New Green

Where: Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

Start Date & Time: November 11, 2008 at 06:30 PM
End Date & Time: November 12, 2008 at 09:00 PM

Event Details:

Green is the New Red
90+ Wine Dinner Menu
Tuesday, November 11 and Wednesday, November 12, 2008
6:30 p.m., $95 per person

Who knew red wine could go green and still maintain its palette appeal? Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Chicago, is serving its first-ever wine dinner with an earth-friendly twist and declaring “Green is the New Red” at its 90+ Wine Dinner on Tuesday, November 11 and Wednesday, November 12 at 6:30 p.m.

The five-course dinner will feature wine selections made from grapes that are sustainably, organically and/or biodynamically farmed and rated 90 points or above by top wine reviewers. These “green” wines were selected from the Fleming’s wines-by-the-glass list – known as the “Fleming’s 100™” – and its wines-by-the-bottle list, both designed by Fleming’s Director of Wine Marian Jansen op de Haar. Paired with creative dishes featuring seasonal ingredients from Fleming’s executive chef Russell Skall, these glasses are sure to please any taste bud.
“Many family vineyard owners have known for decades how important it is to use earth-friendly farming techniques to preserve vineyard land for future generations, said Jansen op de Haar. “We’re proud to benefit from their foresight with these outstanding wines.”

Of the variety of eco-friendly farming techniques available, each method has the ability to produce high quality grapes for winemaking while preserving the earth’s resources. Jansen op de Haar provides a general overview of the growing techniques:

•    Sustainable – A non-certified designation referring to the environmentally responsible treatment of land and its produce. The goal is to avoid depleting the long-term health of the land for short-term gain.
•    Organic – Farming that emphasizes the use of renewable resources and works to conserve soil and water quality in order to leave a healthy environment for future generations. Certified Organic growing conditions have been inspected and meet USDA organic standards.
•    Biodynamic – Indicates winemakers who treat the vineyard and the winery as a self-sustaining ecosystem. Some examples include using natural predators instead of pesticides, and to use compost for fertilizer. Certified Biodynamic is a designation from Demeter, the international biodynamic regulating organization, and refers to a vineyard that has practiced these methods for at least two years.

The five-course 90+ Wine Dinner can be enjoyed for $95 per guest (not including tax or gratuity). To make a reservation at a Chicagoland location or for more information, visit www.flemingssteakhouse.com.

MENU

Passed Appetizers
Black Lentil Cakes with tomato Vergé
Cherry-Glazed Pork Medallions
J. & F. LURTON, Douro Barco Negro Portugal, 2005
Wine Enthusiast 90 pts., sustainable

Soup
Fire Roasted Red Pepper Bisque with a
Mini Grilled Cheese Sandwich
FLORA SPRINGS, Merlot Napa Valley, 2005
Wine Enthusiast 91 pts., organic and biodynamic

First Course
Organic Chicken Roulade, Petite Vegetables, Consommé
CORISON, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2000
Wine Spectator 90 pts., organic and sustainable

Second Course
New York Strip, Mushroom Risotto, Organic Green Bean Bundles
FREEMARK ABBEY, Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2004
Wine Advocate (Robert Parker) 90+, sustainable

Dessert
Parmesan Pana Cotta, Honey Crème Fraîche
Organic Black Mission Figs
YALUMBA, Tawny Port Barossa Museum Release Antique Australia NV
Wine Advocate 96 pts., sustainable