HALLOWEEN PARTY, Monday October 31st

BARRAMUNDAYS: WINE & VINYL 

THE HALLOWEEN PARTY!

What could be better than ludicrously great, ridiculously priced wine, paired with artisanal cheese?

What more could you possibly ask for?

Free Candy, and..  

DJ ILmo

Every Monday, Spinning Eclectic 6o's Lounge on the Fireplace, with Surprise Guest DJs.

It all kicks off on the most important Holiday of the year, HALLOWEEN!

Monday, October 31st, 2011

8pm

Barramundi

67 Clinton St. (between Stanton & Rivington)

NYC 

 http://www.barramundiny.com/

Red Wine Battles at Barramundi: Southwest France- Cahors vs Buzet

Explore two fabulous reds of France's "Sud Ouest," a region of great variety, often overshadowed by its neighbor, (last weeks' region), Bordeaux. 


The Southwest of France is characterized by its complex history, high quality under-the-radar wines, and lesser known varietals, such as Tannat, and Fer Servadou. 

For this battle:

Chateau de Haute Serre - Cahors 2006, 100% Malbec (known locally as Auxerrois), inky dark and rugged, will challenge..

Baron D'Ardeuil Buzet 2008, a Bordeaux-style blend, (Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon), velvety and ripe. 


How will our combatant from Cahors, a great Chateau abandoned in the 19th century and brought back to life in the 1970's, fare against our Buzet's rareness and high quality oak maturation? 

I can hardly wait to find out. Luckily, I won't have to wait long, and neither will you! 


Deeply discounted at $8 a glass, paired with Saxelby's cheese.

At Barramundi tonight.

6pm - Midnight.
67 Clinton St.
NYC

Battle of Bordeaux: THE VICTOR

This past Monday was a lively one, with the early lead trading off between the two banks of Bordeaux. In the end, there was a surprise upset when a volley of votes secured the lead for our Right Bank Contender:

Chateau Billeron Saint Emilion 2009

Most of our winner's supporters praised its light, smooth drinkability. 

In a shocking repetition of last week's numbers, our vanquished Left Bank Contender was defeated by only one vote:

Chateau de Haute Selve Graves 2006

Team Left's supporters cited its complexity, richness, and long finish. 

All in all, a fascinating night which demonstrated how richly varied wines from the same region can be from the influence of terroir and vintage. Our cheeses were a huge hit, with the Pipe Dreams Bouche (Goat) from Saxelby's being the favorite pairing with both wines.

Stay tuned for our next post: Red Wine Battles at Barramundi- South West France!

The Battle of Bordeaux: Right Bank vs Left Bank

Tonight is a particularly exciting battle- that most revered of wines, Red Bordeaux.

How does 'terroir' effect these grapes from each side of the Gironde?  Is the Merlot right banker going to beat the punches of the heavier Cabernet Sauvignon left hander?



 In the Right Bank Corner: Chateau Billerond Saint Emillion 2009
In the Left Bank Corner: Chateau de Haute Selve - Graves 2008


Will Saint Emillion's great year (2009) have the stuff to triumph over Graves' key player, Chateau de Haute Selve? A burning question..

These worthy opponents will be paired with rich and creamy Dorset raw cow's milk cheese (Consider Bardwell Farm, VT) and Pipe Dreams Bouche, an elegant goat cheese (PA), both from our friends, Saxelby Cheesemongers in the Essex Market.

Both Wines Deeply Discounted at $8 a glass - as always your Monday host and referee Lisa will be there to lead the fray!

See you tonight at Barramundi
67 Clinton St.
NYC

6-Midnight

Pinot Noir Battle Tonight: Sancerre Red vs Bourgogne

How will the lesser known and lighter Red Sancerre from the Loire Valley perform against the more prolific Bourgogne? Let's find out.

Berry's Sancerre, Domaine J. Sautereau, Crézancy-en-Sancerre 2009

Bourgogne, Domaine Parent 2008

Join us tonight, Monday, October 3, as we savor these worthy contenders. Battle of the Reds, Part 2 at Barramundi!

Deeply discounted at $8 a glass, and paired with cheese from Saxelby's in the Essex Market!