My Dad sent this to me,
Last night on the PBS program, Bill Moyers Journal, I watched Moyer’s interview with Mark Johnson. This young man has produced a film that puts music together from players all over the world.
You can watch the segment at
http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/10242008/profile2.html
His rendition of "Stand By Me" is wonderful and I thought you all would enjoy watching and listening to it.
Until next time, Jason.
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Friday, September 26, 2008
Catalan Tasting Menu Benefits Brennan's
Restaurant: Catalan Tasting Menu Benefits Brennan’s
Everyone in the Houston restaurant community has been terribly saddened by the fire that destroyed Brennan’s of Houston restaurant the night that Hurricane Ike hit Houston. Tragically, Brennan’s “wine guy” James Koonce and his four-year-old daughter were badly burned in the fire and remain in critical condition.
A number of restaurants have already held fundraisers for the Koonce family, and word is that the Brennan’s family has something in the works as well.
In the meantime, Catalan Food & Wine, located at 5555 Washington Avenue in Houston, and Chef Chris Shepherd (formerly of Brennan’s of Houston) has created a special tasting menu to honor Brennan’s and to raise funds for the James Koonce family relief fund.
The special tasting menu is $60 per person, $10 of which will be donated to the Koonce family fund. The menu will run on the Catalan menu indefinitely. For information or reservations, call Catalan at 713-426-4260.
Tasting Menu:
Crab & Corn Bisque Classic
Gulf Shrimp Remoulade Blackened Redfish over St. Arnold’s Local Shrimp Boil with “All the Goods”
New Orleans Style Bread Pudding topped with Whiskey Sauce
For those wishing to make direct contributions to the family, here is some information on the relief fund:
Bank: Amegy Bank of Texas
How to Donate: Visit any branch and tell the teller that you’d like to make a deposit to a Benefit Account
Account Name: ”Denise Koonce in Trust for James and Katharine Koonce”
Everyone in the Houston restaurant community has been terribly saddened by the fire that destroyed Brennan’s of Houston restaurant the night that Hurricane Ike hit Houston. Tragically, Brennan’s “wine guy” James Koonce and his four-year-old daughter were badly burned in the fire and remain in critical condition.
A number of restaurants have already held fundraisers for the Koonce family, and word is that the Brennan’s family has something in the works as well.
In the meantime, Catalan Food & Wine, located at 5555 Washington Avenue in Houston, and Chef Chris Shepherd (formerly of Brennan’s of Houston) has created a special tasting menu to honor Brennan’s and to raise funds for the James Koonce family relief fund.
The special tasting menu is $60 per person, $10 of which will be donated to the Koonce family fund. The menu will run on the Catalan menu indefinitely. For information or reservations, call Catalan at 713-426-4260.
Tasting Menu:
Crab & Corn Bisque Classic
Gulf Shrimp Remoulade Blackened Redfish over St. Arnold’s Local Shrimp Boil with “All the Goods”
New Orleans Style Bread Pudding topped with Whiskey Sauce
For those wishing to make direct contributions to the family, here is some information on the relief fund:
Bank: Amegy Bank of Texas
How to Donate: Visit any branch and tell the teller that you’d like to make a deposit to a Benefit Account
Account Name: ”Denise Koonce in Trust for James and Katharine Koonce”
Friday, August 8, 2008
Stevens 424 2005 has arrived
The Story
Founded in 2002 by Tim and Paige Stevens the Winery’s located in “The Warehouse District” of Woodinville, Washington. We find it hard to believe how fast time flies and that we’re rolling into our 6th year and just celebrated the release of our 19th commercial wine, the 2005 Stevens424, our flagship Red Blend. Our passion is to produce wines that show a distinctive character, specifically focused on the Yakima Valley. We owe much of our success to our growing partners at Dineen, DuBrul, Meek and Sheridan Vineyards. At this time the Winery produces 4 reds and 2 white wines. Our 1st year we produced a miniscule 100 cases of Cabernet Franc and now with the ’07 Crush behind us we should be pushing close to 2500 cases. Scary. With each year, we not only grow, but continue to broaden our knowledge as the vineyards mature and we work with the fruit. We’re excited to be a part of the Washington Wine Industry as it continues to grow and look forward to many more incredible vintages.
2005 STEVENS 424
Everyone’s been asking about the release date for the much anticipated 2005 Stevens424, Yakima Valley Red Wine. Well, it’s available now and can be ordered through your Glazer's Sales Representative at this time.
Here is what they have to say about the wine,
The 3rd 424 release is sure to charm you once again. To our delight, the ‘05 vintage keeps pushing the Cabernet Franc envelope. It’s loaded with 45% Franc, which we love, then layered with 45% Cab Sauv and rounded out with 10% Merlot.This wine represents our passion and focus to create a wine that showcases the wonderful world of Washington Cabernet Franc with its beautiful floral nose and flinty blueberry character. The other half of our mission is, as always, to make the wine balanced from start to finish by adding varietal components to help add depth and dimension. This was accomplished with many thanks to our growing partners at Dineen, DuBrul and Sheridan Vineyards from which we sourced our fruit. The wine was aged 20 months in 50% new and 50% once used French oak from Tonnellerie Demptos, Sylvain and Taransaud. 275 cases produced.
Wholesale $306.00 / $25.50
Founded in 2002 by Tim and Paige Stevens the Winery’s located in “The Warehouse District” of Woodinville, Washington. We find it hard to believe how fast time flies and that we’re rolling into our 6th year and just celebrated the release of our 19th commercial wine, the 2005 Stevens424, our flagship Red Blend. Our passion is to produce wines that show a distinctive character, specifically focused on the Yakima Valley. We owe much of our success to our growing partners at Dineen, DuBrul, Meek and Sheridan Vineyards. At this time the Winery produces 4 reds and 2 white wines. Our 1st year we produced a miniscule 100 cases of Cabernet Franc and now with the ’07 Crush behind us we should be pushing close to 2500 cases. Scary. With each year, we not only grow, but continue to broaden our knowledge as the vineyards mature and we work with the fruit. We’re excited to be a part of the Washington Wine Industry as it continues to grow and look forward to many more incredible vintages.
2005 STEVENS 424
Everyone’s been asking about the release date for the much anticipated 2005 Stevens424, Yakima Valley Red Wine. Well, it’s available now and can be ordered through your Glazer's Sales Representative at this time.
Here is what they have to say about the wine,
The 3rd 424 release is sure to charm you once again. To our delight, the ‘05 vintage keeps pushing the Cabernet Franc envelope. It’s loaded with 45% Franc, which we love, then layered with 45% Cab Sauv and rounded out with 10% Merlot.This wine represents our passion and focus to create a wine that showcases the wonderful world of Washington Cabernet Franc with its beautiful floral nose and flinty blueberry character. The other half of our mission is, as always, to make the wine balanced from start to finish by adding varietal components to help add depth and dimension. This was accomplished with many thanks to our growing partners at Dineen, DuBrul and Sheridan Vineyards from which we sourced our fruit. The wine was aged 20 months in 50% new and 50% once used French oak from Tonnellerie Demptos, Sylvain and Taransaud. 275 cases produced.
Wholesale $306.00 / $25.50
Upcoming King Estate Wine Dinner at Masraff's
King Estate Wine DinnerWednesday, August 27, 2008
7:00 pm
Hors d’Oeuvres
King Estate Pinot Gris 2006
King Estate Pinot Gris 2006
4-Course Dinner
King Estate Domaine Pinot Gris 2006
King Estate Pinot Noir 2006
KXNW Cabernet Columbia Valley 2005
King Estate Vin Glace Pinot Gris Icewein 2004
King Estate Domaine Pinot Gris 2006
King Estate Pinot Noir 2006
KXNW Cabernet Columbia Valley 2005
King Estate Vin Glace Pinot Gris Icewein 2004
$85 per person
Tax and Gratuity Additional
Tax and Gratuity Additional
RSVP 713-355-1975
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Monday, July 28, 2008
Latour Night at The Races, July 18th
On July 18th, many of the D&E team went to the Sam Houston Racepark for a "Night at the Races with Louis Latour", accompanied by our hostess, Vivienne Holliday. Great food, drinks, and fun was had by all, thanks for making the numbers!
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Best Wine Books Ever
Below, a list of wine books that any wine professional should have in their library...
The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil
Bacchus and Me: Adventures in the Wine Cellar by Jay Mcinerney
The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson
The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia, Fourth Edition by Tom Stevenson
Great Wine Terroirs by Jacques Fanet
The Wine Bible by Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher
From Vines to Wines : The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine by Jeff Cox
Noble Rot: A Bordeaux Wine Revolution by William Echikson
The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste by Elin McCoy
Andrea Immer's Wine Buying Guide for Everyone by Andrea Immer
The Oxford Companion to Wine Jancis Robinson, A. Dinsmoor Webb, and Richard E. Smart - Editors
The Wall Street Journal Guide to Wine by John Brecher and Dorothy Gaiter
Great Wine Made Simple by Andrea Immer
The Wine Avenger by Willie Gluckster
The Wine Bible by Karen MacNeil
Bacchus and Me: Adventures in the Wine Cellar by Jay Mcinerney
The World Atlas of Wine by Hugh Johnson
The New Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia, Fourth Edition by Tom Stevenson
Great Wine Terroirs by Jacques Fanet
The Wine Bible by Dorothy J. Gaiter and John Brecher
From Vines to Wines : The Complete Guide to Growing Grapes and Making Your Own Wine by Jeff Cox
Noble Rot: A Bordeaux Wine Revolution by William Echikson
The Emperor of Wine: The Rise of Robert M. Parker, Jr. and the Reign of American Taste by Elin McCoy
Andrea Immer's Wine Buying Guide for Everyone by Andrea Immer
The Oxford Companion to Wine Jancis Robinson, A. Dinsmoor Webb, and Richard E. Smart - Editors
The Wall Street Journal Guide to Wine by John Brecher and Dorothy Gaiter
Great Wine Made Simple by Andrea Immer
The Wine Avenger by Willie Gluckster
Upcoming Events in August around Houston
August 20th, Demystifying Italian Wine with Alfonso Cevola at Houston Wine Merchant, 5p.m
September 9th A Night with ChrisRingland and Dan Philips at Pappas Steakhouse
Know of more, post or let me know!!!
September 9th A Night with ChrisRingland and Dan Philips at Pappas Steakhouse
Know of more, post or let me know!!!
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