Update on 2006 Burgundy Tasting and Dinner at Café 8

You are cordially invited to a wine tasting and dinner at Café 8 featuring the 2006 Burgundies, both red and white, from our friends Alex Gambal and Blair Pethel. On Tuesday, November 18 at 7pm, we will begin with a walk around tasting of 22 wines and than sit down to a fabulous, four-course meal prepared by acclaimed chef Jordan Davidowitz. The dinner will be informal, and we will drink our favorites from the tasting. The cost is $150 per person, inclusive.

Please call Schneider's of Capitol Hill to make reservations at 202.543.9300.

We will taste the following 2006 red and white Burgundies -

By Alex Gambal:

• Alex Gambal Bourgogne Chardonnay Cuvee Prestige
• Alex Gambal Bourgogne Pinot Noir Cuvee les Deux Papis
• Alex Gambal Chambolle Musigny
• Alex Gambal Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Amoureuses
• Alex Gambal Chambolle Musigny 1er Cru Les Charmes
• Alex Gambal Chassagne Montrachet
• Alex Gambal Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Maltroie
• Alex Gambal Clos Vougeot
• Alex Gambal Corton Charlamagne
• Alex Gambal Volnay 1er Cru Les Santenots VV

By Blair Pethel:

• Domaine Dublere Beaune 1er Cru Les Bressandes
• Domaine Dublere Charmes-Chambertin Grand Cru
• Domaine Dublere Chassagne Montrachet 1er Cru Les Chaumees
• Domaine Dublere Corton Charlamagne Grand Cru
• Domaine Dublere Gevrey-Chambertin Les Champeaux 1er Cru
• Domaine Dublere Morey-St-Dennis Les Blanchards 1er Cru
• Domaine Dublere Pommard 1er Cru Les Pourtures
• Domaine Dublere Puligny Montrachet 1er Sous le Puit
• Domaine Dublere Puligny Montrachet Village Blanc
• Domaine Dublere Savigny les Beaune 1er Cru Les Peuillets Blanc
• Domaine Dublere Savigny Les Beaune Rouge
• Domaine Dublere Volnay Les Pitures 1er Cru

Save The Date – Gambal and Dublère Wine Dinner, November 18

Please mark your fall calendar, and save the date for a red and white Burgundy wine dinner you don't want to miss. On Tuesday, November 18, we will have the privilege of hosting a dinner featuring the wines of our dear friends Blair Pethel at Domaine Dublère, and Alex Gambal. The entire portfolio of 2006 red and white Burgundies from both Dublère and Gambal will be the highlight of this dinner at Café 8. We will have the price and menu available in the coming weeks.

California Wine Dinner Tasting at Café 8 - June 4th at 7pm

On Wednesday, June 4th, we will be co-hosting a California wine dinner with Café 8 located at 424 8th Street SE Washington, D.C. Café 8 has a new chef, Jordan Davidowitz, formally at Zaytinya. Jordan has planned a delicious 7-course meal to accompany my picks for summer meals. Beginning at 7:00pm, the cost of this fabulous dinner is only $100 per person, inclusive.

The Menu:

Aperitif and amuse
Smokey baba ganoush and eggplant chips
Vina Robles Sauvignon Blanc 2007

First Course
Gardis thipiti: gulf shrimp, red pepper water, metaxa brandy, feta, kataifi
Opolo Roussanne 2005

Second Course
Octopus three ways - octopus salad, grilled octopus, octopus keftedes
Olivia Brion Pinot Noir 2006

Third Course
Effes dark braised lamb shank, carmelized onion hummus, crispy leeks
C.G. Di Arie Syrah 2004

Fourth Course
Pomegranate glazed ribs - off the bone – with potato skordalia
McLean Syrah 2003

Fifth Course
Maryland crab and chickpea stew
C.G. Di Arie Petite Sirah 2005

Dessert

Please call 202.543.9300 or email us at customerservice@cellar.com to reserve your seats.