Fleming’s ‘Bottle Wars’—Wine Tasting Smack-Downs

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Tuesday, September 04, 2012

GoLocalProv Food + Wine Team

It's not often you think of a wine tasting as a throw down of sorts, but Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar has news: this month is devoted to what they're calling "Bottle Wars."

As part of its annual "Month of Discovery," Fleming’s is rolling out this series of four unique wine tastings, matching up vintages from its well-known "Fleming's 100" collection. On a series of Friday evenings in September (7th, 14th, 21st and 28th), guests will taste premium wines from rival regions and wineries around the world in a spirit of friendly competition. Each event will offer 8 to 10 well-matched wines for just $25 and Fleming's professionally trained wine managers will guide guests through the experience.

Ready to join the rumble? Here's the fight card:

Pinot Smackdown--September 7

Pinot Noirs from California’s Central Coast compete against Pinot Noirs from Sonoma, Oregon and the Anderson Valley.

Battle of the Hemispheres--September 14

California takes on South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

Old World vs. New World--September 21

European masters from France, Italy, Germany and Spain go against the best and brightest winemakers from California.

Glass Warfare--September 28

Premium wines and value-priced wines made from similar grapes are put to the taste test.

The Fleming's 100

Fleming's proprietary collection of 100 wines by the glass is a unique approach to discovering and celebrating wine without having to order an entire bottle. "Wine is an intensely personal choice, and wine by the glass is the perfect way to celebrate it," says Maeve Pesquera, Fleming's Director of Wine. The new collection for 2012/2013 features many iconic wineries from California as well as top-rated European wineries. The international roster also includes a number of remarkable wines from Chile, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.

For more information and to make reservations for Bottle Wars events, call 401-933-5000 or go online to FlemingsSteakhouse.com.

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