ALBANY, N.Y. – Tala American Bistro will host a private wine-pairing dinner featuring selections from the high-end boutique purveyor PlumpJack Winery on Tuesday, January 19 at 6 p.m.
The five-course gourmet dinner is created by Tala American Bistro Executive Chef Derek Adams. Each course will be paired with a varietal from PlumpJack Winery, a boutique Napa Valley operation which primarily produces super premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay wines, in addition to smaller amounts of Merlot, Syrah, Sauvignon Blanc and Sangiovese.
PlumpJack Winery Eastern Regional Manager Scot Gaffney, who is a certified specialist of wine by the Society of Wine Educators, will provide guests with detailed information on the wines presented during the dinner.
“We are excited to offer our guests this opportunity to sample some of the best wines produced in Napa Valley while enjoying an expertly paired meal from our talented culinary team at Tala American Bistro,” said Mazzone Hospitality Owner Angelo Mazzone. “This is a perfect evening for both seasoned and aspiring wine enthusiasts to taste a variety of high-end varietals from the outstanding PlumpJack Winery.”
The five-course dinner with wine pairings will feature the following:
- First Course: Artisanal Greens, Gorgonzola Dolce, Pears, Walnuts, Dried Cranberries and Walnut Vinaigrette
- Second Course: Crab Cocktail, Cucumber, Radish, Mango, Jalapeno
- Third Course: Housemade Gnocchi, Italian Sausage, Red Onion, Spicy Tomato Sauce, Fennel, Burrata
- Fourth Course: Filet Mignon, Truffle & Herb Compound Butter, Beet Gratin, Asparagus
- Fifth Course: Housemade Grapefruit, Cherry and Currant Sorbet
PlumpJack Winery sits squarely in the heart of Napa Valley’s renowned Oakville region, surrounded by a 42-acre estate vineyard highly regarded for the quality of its Cabernet Sauvignon. The 2001 PlumpJack Cabernet Sauvignon was named 2004 Wine of the Year by Wine Enthusiast magazine. The 2002 and 2004 vintages of the PlumpJack Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve both received “extraordinary” wine ratings of 96-100 points from wine critic Robert Parker.
The PlumpJack Winery five-course gourmet dinner with wine pairings at Tala American Bistro is $100 per person (tax and gratuity not included). Reservations are required and can be made by calling Tala American Bistro at 518-486-8252. The restaurant will be closed for the evening to accommodate the event.
For more information about PlumpJack Winery, visit www.plumpjackwinery.com.
About Mazzone Hospitality
Mazzone Hospitality owns and operates several of the Capital Region’s premier restaurants and banquet halls including: Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia featuring Angelo’s Tavolo, two ballrooms and an inn; Aperitivo Bistro, a dynamic wine bar and bistro adjacent to Proctors in Schenectady; Angelo’s Prime Bar + Grill, a casual and modern bar and grill in Clifton Park; TALA, An American Bistro, featuring an eclectic mix of stylized entrees and a spa menu; and Angelo’s 677 Prime, an upscale steakhouse and wine bar in the heart of the theater district in Albany. Mazzone Hospitality also owns and operates Prime at Saratoga National, an upscale steakhouse modeled after Angelo’s 677 Prime, located on the grounds of Saratoga National Golf Club. Through its PRIME Business Dining division the company oversees corporate dining operations for M+W Group at The Foundry; GLOBALFOUNDRIES; Regeneron Pharmaceuticals; NYSUT; PRIME at the Empire State Plaza; Golub Headquarters; and the SI Group. The company operates and manages the historic Parker Inn & Suites in downtown Schenectady and also oversees the catering operations at the Hall of Springs, Key Hall at Proctors, and caters private weddings, fundraisers, and corporate or social events. For more information about Mazzone Hospitality, call 518-374-7262 or visit www.mazzonehospitality.com.