Tuscan Wine Tasting at Cafe Maxx
Wednesday, August 11, 2010 - 06:30 PM
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Tuscan Tasting at Cafe Maxx
Wednesday August 11th
6:30pm
Tuscany is one of Italy’s leading wine producing regions and is home to some of the most popular wines like Brunello di Montalcino and Chianti Classico as well as "Supertuscan" wines like Tignanello, Sassicaia and Ornellaia. Our host tonight is Vinifera Imports, one of the leading importers of Italian wine in the U.S. Vinifera has one of the best portfolio’s of wines from this region this tasting will include wines from all of the major DOCG's in Tuscany. Chef Oliver Saucy will be sending out a few small courses to accompany the tasting wines. The fee for this event is $35 all-inclusive, for reservations call 954-782-0606.
2008 Mormoraia Vernaccia DOCG
Price $14 Sale $12.32 Case $143
Sweet tart fruit with notes of wet stone and mineral, fairly light and straightforward. Fresh and clean with mineral and chalk notes on the finish, but clean and refreshing finish. Finish 30+ Drink now.
2008 Fattoria di Poggiopiano Chianti Classico DOCG
Price $23 Sale $20.24 Case $235
Garnet red, fine tonality and bright color. Pepper at the start, then red roses; at the end fragrance of plum.
starting soft well balanced, then harmonious and persistent.
2006 Fattoria di Poggiopiano Chianti Classico "La Tradizione" DOCG
Price $40 Sale $35.20
(92 Points) Complex aromas of ripe raspberry and licorice, with hints of new wood, lead to a full-bodied palate, with gorgeous fruit, ultrafine tannins and a long finish. A beautiful version. Best after 2009. 1,000 cases made. -JS Wine Spectator Issue: Oct 15, 2009
2004 Icario Vino Nobile "Vitaroccia" DOCG
Price $32 Sale $28.16 Case $326
Black cherry black berry fruit on the nose with dark coco and gamey notes fresh plowed earth mineral notes. Big and chewy on the tongue with a classic style structure and depth of flavors with layers of ripe fruit and firm tannins fresh acidity and truffle and dried herbs notes through the finish. Finish 45+ Excellent +
2006 Castello di Romitorio Romito del Romitorio DOC
Price $45 Sale $39.60 Case $459
(88 Points) Aromas of dried dark fruits and flowers lead to a medium-to-full body, with fine tannins and a polished ripe berry finish. Likeable for its texture, but turns a little short. Sangiovese, Canaiolo and Cabernet Sauvignon. Best after 2010. 1,800 cases made. -JS Wine Spectator
2004 Friggiali Brunello Donna Olga DOCG
Price $80 Sale $70.40
A good amount of black cherry and black plum old leather saddle porcini mushrooms and exotic spices and floral. A bit tighly wound at the moment but has all the right stuff just needs a bit of time to come together has all the right stuff. Finish 40+ Most Excellent
Starting Sunday, May 30th, 2010
NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS at CAFÉ MAXX"NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS", is our answer to Florida's "Staycation" For those of you who are going to be here for the summer months, relax and enjoy a small slice of luxury right around the corner! Join Darrel & Oliver for dinner, and relax while the summer heats up. This promotion will be offered four nights a week, every Sunday through Wednesday, beginning Sunday, May 30th, through September 30th. Enjoy this summer long promotion featuring an amazing three course summer menu for $30 dollars. Chef Oliver has been working with his purveyors to provide us with the freshest ingredients at their peak of flavor and value. Oliver and staff will be highlighting seasonal favorites from our ever changing menu. The NEIGHBORHOOD NIGHTS menu will be updated monthly.
Every Sunday thru Wednesday
Café Maxx $30 Summer Menu
Not available with any other promotion.
First Course
Sashimi or tartare of the day, only the freshest
Penne pasta Carbonara, parmesan cream, sweet peas, apple wood bacon, talamaca black pepper
Almond crusted goat cheese truffle, raspberry vinaigrette, haricots verts, greens and endive
Escargot crostini, Pernod garlic butter, cremini mushrooms, asparagus and arugula
Warm Szechuan beef "taco", Asian vegetable nest and spicy black bean BBQ sauce
Classic Caesar salad with garlic croutons, and parmigiano reggiano
Appetizer
Sesame shrimp tempura with cucumber & green mango slaw, and sesame mustard dipping sauce
Pulled grilled chicken breast quesadilla with ancho BBQ, aged cheddar cheese & two tomato salsa
Chopped mozzarella caprese salad, roasted peppers, pepperocini, olives, red onion, cucumbers with balsamic
Chicken pot stickers, Asian veggies with cabbage and miso-citrus ponzu sauce
Main Course
Braised beef bolognese with pasta ribbons & Maytag bleu cheese
Sweet onion crusted snapper, Madeira sauce, seasonal vegetables and gaufrette potatoes
Lobster enchilada, salsa verde, jack cheese, sour cream, scallions, black olive and tomato
Herb & peppercorn pan roasted salmon with summer vegetables and whole grain pilaf
Three pepper crusted petite filet with blue cheese au-gratin, shallot thyme butter & red wine sauce
Mediterranean chicken breast chicken Buccatini pasta with garlic broccolini, sausage, herbs, pine nuts & goat cheese
Lamb chops with pistachio mint crust, roasted vegetables, polenta & balsamic natural sauce
Banana chip & nut crusted grilled mahi-mahi, purple potatoes pineapple salsa & plantain chips
Center cut skirt steak with goat cheese mashed potatoes and crispy onion rings
Today's fresh grilled fish, as per market availability
Dessert
Summer fruit cobbler with fruit sauce and ice cream
Mini banana spring roll with ice cream & caramel sauce
Crème Brule in "miso" spoons with cookies & strawberry
Warm apple & frangipane tart with caramel sauce & cinnamon ice cream
Trio of ice cream or sorbet in almond lace cup
Berry bread pudding with vanilla anglaise sauce
Triple chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream&chocolate sauce
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Our Half Priced Wine Special
Every Night Except Saturday
July thru September
Our Way of Saying "Thank You" to Our Loyal Customers
Every Wine on Our Wine List Except Our by the Glass List is Half Price.
You Drink It All and We Pay Half
Not everyone knows about this offer, so make sure you let your server know you are " "In the Know"
and want the wine special Remember, Every Night Except Saturday
&
NOT AVAILABLE WITH ANY OTHER OFFER
