October 9, 2009

Dear FPBS Customer,

Here are the much requested details for the two Italian wine tastings coming up. We hope you'll join us at one or both of these marvelous events!

Hope to see you,
Your friends at Five Points Bottle Shop

Scarbolo at DePalma's West

Join us Friday October 16th at 6:30pm at DePalma's West in Homewood Hills to welcome Walter Scarbolo, owner and maker of Scabolo wines. This casual setting will feature six of Scarbolo's amazing wines complimented by a delicious spread of hors d'oeurvres. Walter is amazing, and you absolutely should not miss this event! Mr. Scarbolo will be mingling in the crowd and answering any and all of your questions about the wines and his experience as a prominent winemaker in Friuli, Italy. The cost of the event is $30 per person (NOT including tax or gratuity) a steal we assure you! Please call DePalma's for reservations as soon as possible as this event is expected to fill up 706-552-1237.

The Wines:

Scarbolo Pinot Grigio
     aromas are that of golden delicious apples, honey and wild flowers
Scarbolo Chardonnay
     exhibits aromas of golden delicious apples, vanilla and freshly baked bread
Scarbolo Cabernet
     intense aromas of wild berries, herbs, and bell peppers
Scarbolo Merlot
     fragrant aromas of wid fruits and herbs
Scarbolo Campo del Viotto Merlot
     color is intense ruby red with violet hues, aromas of mature cherries, & wild berries
Scarbolo Refosco
     notes of white pepper unfold to reveal aromas of sweet plum jam and earthy spice

The Menu:

>Smoked Salmon and Mascarpone stuffed pepperoncini bites

>Citrus Arrancine with goat cheese and thyme

>Bruschetta with aged provolone and olive tapenade

>Thin sliced roasted beef brisket on grilled pizza dough with gorgonzola and carmelized shallots

>Herb Roasted Chicken Raviolis

>Roasted Pork Tenderloin Pinwheels stuffed with salami, pecorino romano, spinach and roasted red peppers
 

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Luca Fedriga of L'Arco Wines

What can we say? Five Points Bottle loves Italian Wine! Mark your calendar for Wednesday October 21st 6-8pm because you are in for a treat! Luca Fedriga of L'Arco wines will be joining us at DePalma's downtown for an evening of breathtaking food and wine. Luca is a phenominal winemaker who will bring you to tears with his gorgeous Valpolicellas and Amarone. This will be a more formal sit-down dinner with a small intimate group. If you are interested make reservations as soon as possible. The cost will be $55 per person (does NOT include tax or gratuity) please call DePalma's downtown for reservations 706-354-6966.

The Menu:

Insalata
micro green salad with roasted tomatoes,
grilled grapes & parmigiano reggiano
L’Arco Rosso Del Veronese ’04

Antipasti
creamy polenta with wild mushrooms
L’Arco Valpolicella Classico Superiore ’03

Primi
pancetta, mascarpone & balsamic roasted
onion ravioli over warm tomato puree
L’Arco Pario Rosso ’03

Secondi
grilled New Zealand lamb chops
with balsamic fig reduction
or
spice rubbed tuna with a
green pepper corn sauce
L’Arco Rubeo IGT Rosso ’02

After Dinner Libation
L’Arco Amarone ’03
 

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