2009 Previous Wine Dinners
Makers Mark Bourbon – Dinner
January 28, 2009
Tasting & Dinner with President & CEO,
Bill Samuels, Jr.
$75 Wine Cellar 7PM
Bourbon, America's whiskey was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky in the 18th century.
The first corn whiskey defined Kentucky and America in 1964 when it was decided that it
must be from the US to be called Bourbon. Explore the history of Bourbon and the creation
of the Maker's Mark recipe with the legendary Bill Samuels Jr.
www.makersmark.com
Miner Family Vineyards – Wine Weekend
February 20 & 21, 2009
Hosted by Dave and Emily Miner
Guest Chef Mike Lata of Fig, Charleston, SC
The Music of Howard Paul, Benedetto Guitars
Join us for Palmetto Bluff's first wine weekend. We will journey through
the vineyards of Napa Valley with our friends Dave and Emily Miner while enjoying
some of the Lowcountry's finest cuisine presented by Guest Chef Mike Lata. Explore
the heritage and food of the Lowcountry on a foraging trip down the May River and enjoy
the gifts of our bounty at that evening's dinner.
Miner Family Vineyards is a dynamic family owned winery tucked into the eastern hills of the
Oakville appellation, squarely within the heart of Napa Valley. Founded in 1998 by Dave & Emily Miner
along with his folks Ed & Norma, Miner is defined first and foremost by a sensational portfolio
of wines, wines consistently characterized by and committed to individualistic style and uncommon
quality. Each wine is crafted in a style to encapsulate the distinctive elements and the indelible
fingerprints of their respective vineyards. This combination of excellent vineyard sites along with
passionate and thoughtful winemaking injects the necessary components for creating profoundly joyful wines.
www.minerwines.com
Mike Lata is a self-taught chef whose passion for food and talent for cooking was
inspired at an early age while growing up in New England. Lata developed an appreciation for
homegrown, home-cooked food during his childhood spent helping his Polish grandparents in their
garden in Massachusetts. He officially began his culinary career traveling from restaurant to
restaurant along the East Coast, working in various kitchens in Boston, Martha's Vineyard and
later down south in Louisiana and Georgia.
www.eatatfig.com
Howard Paul grew up in Atlantic City, N.J, and has been playing guitar since the age of four.
He was drawn to jazz at 10 years old, eventually working both small and big bands, and performing in
clubs, hotels, showrooms and eventually casinos. At seventeen, he joined the Judy Cahill Trio, backing
or played opposite artists including Chris Conner, Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Ayres, Freddie Cole and Carmen
McCrae. In addition to his music career, Howard serves as President/CEO of Benedetto Guitars Inc.
Food Package $385* per person – ala carte pricing available.
Contact reservations for room rates.
Cristom Vineyards – Dinner
March 18, 2009
Four Course Dinner with Cristom's John D'Anna
& Guest Chef Chris Nason of Sapphire Grill, Savannah, GA
$120* – Lake House 7PM
Relish in an intimate epicurean event, with Cristom Vineyards of Willamette Valley,
Oregon and their distinctive Pinot Noirs. Oregon's wine industry has been built on small
wineries producing wines of impeccable quality. Cristom is at the heart of that philosophy
producing immensely flavorful and pure expressions of the local terrior on the 65 acre estate.
www.cristomwines.com
Paul Gerrie founded Cristom Vineyards in 1991, after attending the International Pinot
Noir Celebration in Oregon. So moved by this experience he relocated his family from the East
Coast to Willamette Valley, Oregon to express his passion for Pinot. Paul works very closely
with winemaker Steve Doerner to let the vineyards do the talking. "The Winemaker's job is to
optimize what nature – the vineyard – provides."
Chef Nason opened Sapphire Grill in January of 1998. Sapphire's "Fresh Market Cuisine" is Chef
Nason's eclectic interpretation of Savannah's antebellum culinary heritage, featuring local and
regional day-gathered, organic ingredients. In June 1996, The New York Times gave Chef Nason a
glowing review for his work in this field. He later expanded the "Fresh Market Cuisine" concept
in its entirety at the Sapphire Grill. "We spend as much time discovering or finding the food
as we do cooking it – in a way, it's like gathering wild flowers."
www.sapphiregrill.com
Tablas Creek Winery – Dinner
April 15, 2009 at 6:00pm
"Pig Roast"
Four Course Dinner with Jason Haas & Pit Master Ted Huffman of Bluffton BBQ, Bluffton, SC
Music of Howard Paul, Benedetto Guitars
$125* – Moreland Landing
These original Rhone Rangers came to Paso Robles in 1989 to bring the wines of Chateauneuf
du Pape to the central coast of California. Tablas Creek is the realization of the combined
efforts of these two international wine communities. Since the wineries inception, Rhone varieties
have become an American phenomenon. Help us celebrate 30 years of this joint venture with a
toast and a roast.
www.tablascreek.com
Ted Huffman, pit master of Bluffton Bar-B-Q, has been perfecting his BBQ cooking techniques
for the past twenty years. His philosophy is "low and slow" - allowing patience to really be a
virtue. A mixture of hardwoods are a part of the secret recipe and pulled pork and ribs are two
of Ted's specialties. Ted opened Bluffton BBQ almost three years ago and the pork and ribs became
famous. He won best ribs and best pulled pork in the first cook-off he ever entered and decided
to retire a champion - competitively anyway. Bluffton Bar-B-Q will soon occupy space in the new
Bluffton Promenade. Anticipating the new space Huffman says, "We know you love our butts now you
need to come in and check out our racks."
Howard Paul grew up in Atlantic City, N.J, and has been playing guitar since the age of four.
He was drawn to jazz at 10 years old, eventually working both small and big bands, and performing in
clubs, hotels, showrooms and eventually casinos. At seventeen, he joined the Judy Cahill Trio, backing
or played opposite artists including Chris Conner, Dizzy Gillespie, Roy Ayres, Freddie Cole and Carmen
McCrae.
Siduri – Wine Weekend
May 8 & 9, 2009
Gullah Traditions
Hosted by Winemakers Adam & Dianna Lee
Guest Chef & Author, Sallie Ann Robinson
Spend the weekend with winemakers Adam & Dianna Lee of Siduri Wines and Guest Chef &
Author, Sallie Ann Robinson as we honor the rich heritage of Daufuskie Island and the Gullah
Culture. We will enjoy the wines of Siduri and Novy Family Wines that have risen to national
acclaim for their strength and finesse.
Siduri was founded 15 years ago by two wine geeks in Texas. Today, Adam & Dianna Lee are
celebrating the wineries 10 year anniversary making ultra premium single vineyard pinot noir
from the premier vineyards of California and Oregon.
www.siduri.com
Sallie Ann Robinson was born and reared on Daufuskie Island, one of the South Carolina Sea Islands
well known for their Gullah culture., Robinson will highlights some of her favorite memories and
delicious recipes from life on Daufuskie, where the islanders traditionally ate what they grew in
the soil, caught in the river, and hunted in the woods.
Food Package $415* per person - ala carte pricing available.
Contact reservations for room rates.
Thomas Creek Brewery – Beer Dinner
September 6, 2009 at 6:00pm
Labor Day Weekend
Hosted By Katie Barnes
$75* – Moreland
A celebration of music, family, food and fun at Moreland Landing featuring foods of the
Lowcountry and the seasonal brews of Thomas Creek.
Thomas Creek Brewery is situated in the heart of Upstate South Carolina, creating a tasty
array of great microbrews. From ales to lagers, Thomas Creek uses only the finest American
barley, hops and yeast. With an assortment of 8 standard beers and seasonals as well, Brewer Tom
Davis is nearly constantly brewing to meet customer demand. Since the beginning of the brewery in
1998, Tom Davis has been winning the hearts and taste buds of people all over the Southeast. His goal
is to make the finest hand crafted beer, and pleases every beer lover that tries a Thomas Creek brew.
The Thomas duo is proud to be the Upstate's premiere microbrewery and would like to invite you to try
our brews if you never have and continue enjoying your favorite if you are a fan.
www.thomascreekbeer.com
Australian Premium Wine Collection – Wine Weekend
October 9 & 10, 2009
Hosted by Proprietor John Larchet
Guest Chef Frank Stitt of Highlands Bar & Grill, Birmingham, AL
Join us for the weekend on our expedition across the "Outback" with the wines of The
Australian Premium Wine Collection and the legendary Southern Cuisine of Guest Chef &
Author Frank Stitt. We will explore the wines of Margaret River and backpack across the ranges
to the vineyards of the Barossa Valley with wine glasses in hand.
John Larchet was certain that if American oenophiles were introduced to lesser-known
Australian wines, acclaim and fans would come their way, too. He shaped his Australian Premium Wine Collection
to showcase the best of Australian wines in terms of varietal expression, regional distinctiveness, and individual
winemakers. The collection includes more than 40 wines from 18 producers in 17 different growing regions.
www.tapwc.com.au
Chef Frank Stitt's fondness for humble southern ingredients comes from his roots in rural Alabama.
His culinary journey began in San Francisco and includes such mentors as Alice Waters, Simca Beck and
Richard Olney. His first restaurant, Highlands Bar & Grill, opened in 1982. Here, Frank combines consummate
French technique and the seasonal flavors of both "south's" – of course the local south, but the south of
France as well. At Highlands, humble southern ingredients such as stone ground grits and country ham meet
French sauces and braises, creating superb flavors and elegant balance.
www.highlandsbarandgrill.com
Food Package $295* per person – ala carte pricing available.
Contact reservations for room rates.
Robert Chadderdon Selections – Dinner
October 21, 2009 at 7:00pm
Wines of Burgundy & The Recipes of Julia Child
Hosted by Michael Hirsch
Guest Chef Jason Murphy of
39 Rue de Jean, Charleston, SC
$225* – Canoe Club
The cuisine and life of Julia Child and the seductive and elusive wines of
Burgundy will surprise and delight you. The evening will educate you on the many
mysteries of Frances greatest wine region and enlighten you to the life and times of
Americas first Celebrity Chef. Let us tickle your taste buds and with some of the world's
most decadent foods and wines.
Jason Murphy hails from Jackson, Ohio. Murphy began his culinary training in the Columbus,
Ohio State Culinary Program. He trained for 3 1/2 years at the "Refectory", Columbus'
four-star French restaurant whose chef trained under Paul Bocuse and Pierre Orsi.
After completing his studies at the Refectory, Jason moved to Charleston to diversify
his experience and study at Johnson & Wales University. In 2002, he joined 39 Rue de
Jean and was swiftly promoted to Sous Chef, and Chef de Cuisine soon thereafter. After
several years with the company, Murphy joined Coast Bar & Grill, sister restaurant to 39
Rue de Jean, as Executive Chef. The company expanded in 2007 with the addition of its third
restaurant, Virginia's on King for which Executive Chef Murphy developed the menu for the upscale
Southern dining spot.
Jason now oversees the culinary operations of Holy City Hospitality's three restaurants
as well as their sister catering company Good Food Catering.
www.39ruedejean.com
Music to Your Mouth
Palmetto Bluff Lowcountry Celebration
November 18 - 22, 2009
We bring together more than 50 of the best chefs, vintners, brewers, farmers and
purveyors in the South for a weekend-long culinary experience. Phenomenal cuisine is paired
with live entertainment and celebrity cooking demonstrations.
For more information, please visit www.musictoyourmouth.com.
* All prices exclude taxes and gratuity.
* All prices exclude taxes and gratuity.
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