Sarah’s Wine Bar
Upstairs
at Bernard’s – Now Open!
Open Wednesday through Sunday Nights – SWB will be featuring $25 Bottle of Wine Specials and a Lighter Fare and we’ll be open late! Every Wednesday Night - Special Wine Tastings with Cellar XV - $10 per person, each week we will feature a different region and the tasting will benefit a different Local Charity.
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May / June 2009
Young Musician's Brunch - Sunday, June 7th - 12:00 - 2:30
Author Luncheon - Thursday, May 28th - noon
The Wine School - postponed to a later date
California Wine Tasting Dinner - Friday, June 5th @ 7:00
Young Musicians Sunday Brunch
Sunday, June 7th
The Hot Club of Shepaug
Anna Wolk - violin / vocals, Matt Dever - guitar/drums, Jesse Steinmetz - saxophone, Linden Crumrine - Bass, Emme Pappas - vocals, Leah Harevy - piano
These young musicians are Seniors at Shepaug Valley High school, as a senior project they have put together a jazz band - their goal is to give talented young musicians a chance to play professionally, they have currently finished their first demo CD and a very much looking forward to performing at Bernard's
“Splendid prix fixe Sunday Brunch” ($35)
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Call 203-438-8282 for reservations or reserve online.
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Author Luncheon
Thursday, May 28th @ noon
John Grissmer - playwrite
The Perfect Game
Three Course Luncheon, Author Discussion & Book Signing $25.00
Menu
Appetizer
New England Clam Chowder
Warm Goat Cheese Salad with Pears & Caramelized Walnuts
Green Pea Ravioli with Sautéed Pea Greens & Cèpe Sauce
Entree
Veal Breast stuffed with Wild Mushrooms, Asparagus, Spaetzel & Morel Sauce
Skate Fish Grenobloise with Sautéed Spinach & Basmati Rice Pilaf
Mixed Greens & Frisée Salad with Grilled Chicken, Asparagus, Avocado & Tomatoes
Dessert du Jour
Three Course Luncheon, Author Discussion & Book Signing $25.00
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Call 203-438-8282 for reservations or reserve online.
The WineSchool with Cellar XV
Bernard's, Sarah's Wine Bar & Cellar XV Wine Market are pleased to announce the much anticipated Wine School with class instructor
Danielle has enjoyed 13 very successful years in the wine industry. She currently holds the position of Northeast Wine Educator for Majestic Fine Wines, one of the top privately-owned companies in the industry and with over 35 wineries, both domestic and international in its portfolio. She is now responsible for training and education of distributor reps in the Northeast from Boston to D.C. as well as conducting seminars/tastings to the trade. In her current position and over the years, Danielle has honed her skills in public speaking as well as her ability to teach about wine in a fun, unpretentious way. She has gained much expertise in the wine world and cultivated some wonderful relationships in the food and wine industry.
Her credentials include Certified Sommelier, Certified Wine Educator and Certified Wine Specialist
Intro Class the Basics of Wine
Join us for an exploration of the world of wine. This introduction class will review the essentials of evaluating the unique character of wine, tools to describe wine and a comparison of the most popular varieties of today. We will taste and evaluate 8 wines looking at the role of climate, soil and history
Cost $50 (includes 8 wines)
Choice of two dates
Focus on France
Join us as we discover the depth and breadth of all that France has to offer in the world of wine. We will learn why France is regarded globally as the benchmark of quality to which all other wine-producing countries aspire. We will discuss and taste through the most important regions and the corresponding “noble” varietals and learn how most of the grapes we know and love today originated from this historic country.
Cost: $75 (includes 8 wines and Bernard’s small bites)
Focus on Italy
This class confirms why Americans love Italian wines! For many years, Italy has wrestled with France in it’s distinction as the largest exporter of wine to the United States. In this class, we will discover how, in the past two to three decades, Italy has made unparalleled strides in the world of wine. We will taste through 9 of the most popular and interesting Italian white and red wines and learn why this progressive country is so special.
Cost: $75 (includes 9 wines and Bernard’s small bites)
Food and Wine Pairing
This class explores some helpful, basic tips on food and wine pairing. We will learn some general guidelines and the reason why certain pairings work and don’t work but also discover how there’s a lot of room to “play”. This fun and informative class will give you more confidence to trust your instincts when entertaining or choosing from wine lists. Wine and food are meant to complement each other. In this class, we’ll see how to “amp up” your tasting experiences!
Cost: $85 (6 wines, heavy hors d’oeuvres by Bernard)
Graduation Wine Dinner
We will put you to the test with the blind wine tasting table, where you will have to guess the wine variety and the country it came from (these blind wines will be chosen from a previous class) anyone who is able to get 100% of the wines earns a free dinner. After you have finished your blind wine exam we will sit down for a wonderful dinner prepared by Bernard. To match with the 5 courses we will pair 5 wines of “lesser known” varietals from around the world (i.e. Gruner Veltliner, Mourvedre, Primitvo), we will discuss these wines and where they originated. Please feel free to invite spouses, friends and family to your Graduation.
Cost: $95 + tax and tip
Wine Classes and Dinner:
Buy classes and dinner individually
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A package for $360 the 4 classes and the Graduation Dinner
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California Wine Tasting Dinner
Appellation Wine Company
Friday, June 5th, 2009
7:00 pm
Fig, Prosciutto & Gorgonzola Crostini / Ratatouille & Goat Cheese Tart /
Truffle Risotto Balls / Pheasant & Foie Gras Terrine on Brioche
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Crabmeat Stuffed Zucchini Blossoms Tempura with Baby Zucchini, Orange Supreme, Baby Arugula & Avocado, Orange Rosemary Vinaigrette
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Sautéed Filet of Chilean Sea Bass
Spinach, Asparagus, Fiddle Head Ferns & Morel Sauce
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Roasted Duck Breast with Creamy Corn Polenta, Haricots Verts & Spring Onions
Roasted Plums & Plum Sauce
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Assorted Cheeses with Accompaniments
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Cherry Trio
Cherry Crème Brulee, Clafouti & Cherry Chocolate Mousse
TBA
$95 per person (Tax & Gratuity not included)
Reservations 203-438-8282 www.bernardsridgefield.com
Cellar XV 203-894-8690 www.cellarxv.com
Bernard’s & Cellar XV
