About this Event
For generations, the Huneeus Family has built some of the world's greatest wine brands. Their critically acclaimed wine estates include Quintessa, Flowers, Faust, Benton-Lane, Favia, Leviathan, and Illumination. Agustin Huneeus has a 50-year wine career. Recent partnerships include Flowers Vineyard and Winery and Benton Lane in Oregon. In 2017, Andy Erickson, former winemaker for Screaming Eagle, joined as a partner on his red blend project Leviathan.
As is our custom, this event will allow you to compare two wines side-by-side to discover your preferences. Our guest speaker will be Brooke Medosch, Rocky Mountain Sales Manager, Huneeus Wines. We will be tasting the range of wines with a curated dinner from the culinary team at Bistro Vendome.
As a special treat to celebrate a successful year of events, we are offering a dessert course featuring Favia Cabernet Sauvignon.
Reception
Illumination by Quintessa White Blend, Napa/Sonoma ’25 97pts Decanter, 95pts Wine Spectator
1st Course
Waldorf Salad – mache, grapes, celery, walnuts, apple with lemon-tarragon vinaigrette
Benton Lane Estate Chardonnay, Willamette Valley
Flowers Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast ’24 95pts Wine Enthusiast, 93pts Wine Spectator
2nd Course
Porc aux Pruneaux – pan-seared pork tenderloin, plum-bacon demi, roasted beets, cocoa nibs
Benton Lane Estate Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley ’23 90pts James Suckling, 90pts Wine Advocate
Flowers Pinot Noir, Sonoma Coast ’23 93pts Wine Enthusiast, 94pts Jeb Dunnuck
3rd Course
Beef Bourguignon – braised beef, button mushrooms, carrots and red wine reduction.
Faust Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley Coombsville ’23 96pts James Suckling, 93pts Wine Spectator
Leviathan Red, California ’22 94pts James Suckling, 92pts Wine Advocate
Dessert
Chocolate pot de crème
Favia Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa ’23 98pts James Suckling, 98pts Decanter, 93pts Wine Spectator
Please note we are offering special members-appreciation pricing on this event
This event is limited to the first 20 guests; please register for this event by Friday, November 13.
By registering for this event, you acknowledge the risks of drinking alcohol and agree to act responsibly.
Event venue & nearby stays
Bistro Vendôme, 2267 Kearney Street, Denver, United States
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