Perfect for Wine Lovers
by Anna Iredale in Delicious on 05/07/2009
Wine lovers will feel right at home at XIX (NINETEEN) at Park Hyatt at The Bellevue. Sommelier Richard Slutter has introduced weekly Cellar Selection Wednesdays and a monthly Perfect Pairings Wine Dinner wine-centric events meant to educate and delight both novice and expert oenophiles. Every Wednesday from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m., Slutter guides guests through a themed tasting of five to six wines for $20. Cellar Selection Wednesdays will also include light fare from XIX Chef Marc Plessis and each week, one person will take away of bottle of one of the nights featured wines.
XIX's Perfect Pairings Wine Dinners will be a monthly event. For $55 per person, plus tax and gratuity, diners will enjoy a meal guided by Slutter, featuring such dazzling libations as Moet Chandon Rose Nectar Imperial, Argyle Pinot Noir Reserve and Santa Julia Torrontes. A special tasting menu will highlight the qualities of each wine.
