Houston Wine Tastings

Mother's Day Brunch At Victory Tavern

Don’t forget about Mother’s Day! Victory Tavern will be offering a special three course Mother’s Day brunch menu of spring-inspired features.

Starters like smoked salmon and Aged Brie & Peekey Toe Crab Fondue prepare you for main courses such as Slow Roasted Leg of Lamb and Beef Tenderloin. Or try a brunch Salmon Salad or Tavern Benedict. Don’t forget to leave room for our Coconut Cream Pie or Chocolate Lava Molten Cake. For Mom, we’ll have Mimosas or our by-the-glass wine list, and for Dad, there’s our craft beer selection. In either case, you’ll have a tough time deciding.

Brunch is Sunday May 10th from 10:30am - 3pm and is $24.95/guest. Reservations are required and are filling fast. Bring the whole family - kids 12 and under eat for $12.

Crú: A Wine Bar Offers Three-Course Brunch
Ideal for Wine and Champagne Pairings

Sunday, May 10th, 2009 - 10 am - 3 pm
$24.95 per guest, half off for children under 12

Wine and dine mom this Mother’s Day with a special three-course brunch inspired by the flavors of Wine Country. Servers will help guests pair selections from the meal created by Chef Paul Singhapong with wines from Crú ’s extensive collection of 300+ wines from around the world.

Smoked Chicken & Corn Tortilla Soup

Appetizer

Smoked Chicken & Corn Tortilla Soup

Piquillo Pepper stuffed with mushrooms & manchego

Bloody Mary Shrimp Vodka poached shrimp with horseradish tartar sauce, tomatoes, hearts of palm & celery salad

Watercress Salad with fried goat cheese, apples, pinenuts & raspberry vinaigrette

Main Course

Crunchy French Toast with fresh berries and maple syrup
Grilled Atlantic Salmon with Yukon mashed potato, egg-caper butter sauce
Steak and Eggs Grilled filet of beef tenderloin, poached eggs, herb roasted fingerling potatoes and Béarnaise sauce
Southern Maryland Crab Cake Benedict Corn crab cake, topped with two poached eggs, English muffin and Béarnaise sauce

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulée

Dessert

Vanilla Bean Crème Brulée

Dark Chocolate Lava Cake with raspberry sauce

White Chocolate Cheesecake Mousse with strawberry sauce

Call Your Favorite Crú Location For Reservations

Houston / The Woodlands
MARKET STREET
9595 Six Pines Drive, The Woodlands
281/465-WINE (9463)

Treat your mom and the whole family to some great champagne and delicious bites at The Tasting Room Uptown Park and MAX’s Wine Dive this Mother’s Day Sunday from 11a.m.-3p.m.

The Grand Wine & Food Affair 2009

Beginning April 22  through 26, 2009, Sugarland departs from its quiet suburban repartee and transforms into a hub for oenophiles around the Houston area. The Grand Wine & Food Affair will debut a number of events and showcases with more than 100 world-class wineries, winemaker lunches, vintner dinners, wine seminars and much more.

Event Schedule

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

One Enchanted Evening with Frank Family Vineyards; 7pm to 10:30pm
The ultimate in elegance is One Enchanted Evening with Frank Family Vineyards owner Rich Frank and winemaker Todd Graff  — a black-tie gourmet dinner — slated for Wednesday, April 22. Bedford offers the highest level of dining experience and cuisine, featuring world renowned Chef Robert Gadsby’s cross cultural American Cuisine. Tables of 8 are available for $1800 - call 713-747-9463.  Bedford - 1001 Studewood Street - Houston

Thursday, April 23, 2009

10 Great Budget Wines That Will Blow You Away; 5:45 pm to 7pm; $35
Learning to select and pair wine can be an intimidating process.  Nationally known wine expert and author, Leslie Sbrocco presents the selections of wines in an educational and entertaining way.  You will taste her top ten bargain picks based on her vast knowledge of wines from all over the world.  You will walk away with your shopping list and a renewed appreciation for the fun that wine brings to your life.  Fort Bend Chamber - 445 Commerce Green Boulevard - Sugar Land

Savouring Spain; 6:30pm to 8:30pm; $35
Join us for a brilliant selection of Spanish wines chosen by Central Market’s wine expert Martin Korson. Discover why Spain has become the gastronomic destination while you sip and delight your tastebuds with a sampling of regional foods including a vertical tasting of Manchego cheeses, the legendary Jamon Iberico, piquant Pequillo peppers, a handful of Marcona almonds and other small plates from salty to sweet.  Enjoy this rare evening in the new, re-designed Central Market Cafe accompanied by your favorite foodie friends, and the authentic sounds of Café Khytaro.

Covey Run Goes Cajun; 7pm to 9:30pm; $50
C’est magnifique! Covey Run winemaker Kate Michaud hosts this one of a kind vintner dinner at the famed Ragin Cajun Seafood & Oyster Bar.  Covey Run excels in crafting award-winning Washington State wines. Covey Run wines have been awarded 20 “Best Value” awards by Wine Spectator, the world’s leading wine magazine. You are assured a great time at this fabulously fun vintner dinner experience with Wilfred Chevis and the Texas Zydeco Band. Laisser les bons temps rouler!  Ragin Cajun Seafood & Oyster Bar - 16100 Kensington Drive - Sugar Land

Friday, April 24, 2009

Spain - What’s Next is Now; 5:30pm to 6:45pm; Tickets: $35
The Fred and Mabel Parks Foundation presents the Fred Parks Wine Lecture Series with Master Sommelier Doug Frost.  This event  hosts this survey of the hot new areas in Spanish wine, including a look at Spain’s native grapes (Tempranillo, Garnacha and Albarino, among others) and some of the regions that are suddenly making great and delicious wines. Located in the Cane Room at the Marriott Sugar Land Hotel, 16090 City Walk in Sugar Land (Directly across from the Ballroom where The  Grand Tasting is held)

The Grand Tasting; 7pm to 9:30pm; $125
The Grand Tasting will feature the most sought after wines in the world today and the talents of the country’s culinary superstars. The event will also feature The Grand Auction, a silent auction that benefits an endowed scholarship fund at the Conrad N. Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. The Grand Tasting is held at the elegant ballroom of the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square; and will be the hottest ticket in town!  Marriott Sugar Land Town Square - 16090 CityWalk - Sugar Land

Saturday, April 25, 2009

Blending: The Artistry of Winemaking; 10:30am to 12pm; $35
This is your opportunity to be the winemaker in this hands-on blending seminar.  Swirl up your own house blend and learn a little bit more about winemaking.  Is it as easy as you think?  Experts, led by WJ Deutsch & Sons own Director of Education, Jorge Hernandez will guide you through the red varietals of Geyser Peak Winery and then each team will create their own proprietary blend using barrel samples of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot.  Teams will blind taste the samples and the team with the winning blend will receive a delicious prize.  A little sipping and blending and voila your signature vintage.  Reserved tables for six $210.  Marriott Sugar Land Town Square - 16090 City Walk - Sugar Land

Sienna Shuttle from Sugar Land Marriott Town Square; 12:15 pm to 4:15 pm; $5
Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride! Shuttle transportation is available from the Sugar Land Marriott Town Square Conference Center entrance to the entry of the Sienna Sip & Stroll and back. Reservations required.

Sienna Sip & Stroll; 1pm to 4pm; $60
The Sienna Sip & Stroll, at Sienna Plantation, will feature over 40 wineries and a restaurant showcase with culinary delights displayed at 40 tasting tables.  During the Sienna Sip & Stroll, guests may enjoy a host of activities including cooking demonstrations with award-winning chefs.  Mark Towns Flamenco Jazz band will provide great music on your stroll.

Sunday, April 26, 2009

Bistro Brunch; 11am to 2pm
The around the world Brunch featuring specialty dishes and wines from the major wine regions of the world. Italy, France, Germany, Spain, Greece, South Africa, Australia, Chile, New Zealand, Argentina, California, Texas and more will be showcased in this global extravaganza!  Sugar Land Town Square - City Walk at Town Square - Sugar Land

**All information courtesy of thegrandwineandfoodaffair.com

Cognac Ferrand has partnership with Domaine du Logis d'Angeac, located in the heart of Grande Champagne, 1er Cru du cognac

Cognac Ferrand was founded by Jean-Dominique Andreu and Alexandre Gabriel in 1989 to produce and market high quality spirits. They set up their business independently of the major multinational corporations, with the uncompromising principle of guaranteeing top quality.

Their aim was to give new life to Cognacs with individual character that expressed all the uniqueness and style of their terroir.

Capitalising on their expertise, they expanded their business to include other products, never losing sight of their main focus: offering distinctive, high-quality spirits.

…..tradition

From the beginning, Cognac Ferrand set up an exclusive partnership with Domaine du Logis d’Angeac, located in the heart of Grande Champagne, 1er Cru du cognac.

This is where Cognac Pierre Ferrand is made, using ten 25hectolitre Cognac stills, and applying traditional methods to achieve outstanding quality.

The estate’s production has grown as the vineyards have been extended from 40 in 1999 to 75 hectares today. It is continuing to develop, in Angeac, in the heart of Grande Champagne.

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