Winter Wine Class Series

WINTER WINE SERIES:

ALL CLASSES START AT 6:30 Promptly

Reservations in advance and we appreciate cancellations if something comes up. Thank you T 203-353-3319

Monday January 9th: A PORT & PAIRING TASTING $45pp plus tax

It's often rumored that port goes well with chocolate? Let's give it a try as well as some ying-yang Stilton & Ruby Port. Learn about the different styles of port and find your favorite!

Monday January 23rd: Tour de France $40pp plus tax

An overview of the main growing regions of France, you'll understand what "terroir" means and why they are the benchmark to winemakers around the world.

Monday February 6th :A walk though the Cakebread Vineyards: $50pp

plus tax

One of the highest selling wineries...is it worth the hype?

Try for yourself and see why they are always running out of wine!

Tuesday February 14th: A Valentine's treat: Sparkling wine 4 course tasting menu designed by Chef Arik

$120pp plus tax (no speaker...I'll leave you to romance yourselves!) Time is up to you. Please call for reservations and state that you would like the tasting menu.

Monday February 27th: A tasting of the Eco-friendly Oregon!

$35pp plus tax

One of the most GREEN responsible growing regions in the world and also some of the best Pinot Noir coming out of this area. Try a handful of these small growers and fall in love like I did!

Monday March 12th: Merlot March Madness $35

plus tax

Merlot got a bad rep after the movie "Sideways" but truth be told, there's some smoking hot Merlots out there that are being missed over because of a silly script. Try for yourself!

Monday, March 26th: A look at Benziger Family (not Beringer!) $35 plus tax

This small family owned winery has re-focused their mission from volume to doing a few things and doing them right. We applaud them for their changes because it's reflected in the glass. Their sustainable practices deserve a hand as well!

**If you have specific subjects/topics you would like to see uf offer, please shoot us an email. mary@napaandcompany.com

Thanks for the Votes!

Thank you to the readers of Stamford Magazine, Westport, Greenwich, New Canaan and Darien Magazines for voting us BEST WINE LIST for another year!

Thank you to Stamford Magazine for giving us the cover for the BEST OF Issue! If you haven't tried this dish you must sample it. Fava Bean Crostini with olives and feta. So simple and such a perfect combination. Pairs beautifully with Sauvignon Blanc!
Great job Chef Arik!

July-September Wine Events!

napa & co.
WINE and FOOD EVENTS July-September

JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER

B.Y.O.B.
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN JULY & AUGUST
We know we have a vast wine selection but some have great vintages you’ve been holding on to for the right meal or the right event---don’t wait to long and find you have vinegar! Enjoy your cellar with Chef Arik’s cuisine! Wednesday nights – BYOB – no corkage fee!!!

POST CARDS FROM PARIS!!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 27TH 6:30 PM
Enjoy some of Mary’s favorite French picks from her tasting trip in France – not to be missed. Paired with wine bites. $40pp plus tax

BLOG PARTY!!
MONDAY, AUGUST 15TH 7:00 PM
Inviting all you bloggers to put your money where your mouth is – literally!! Enjoy a 5 course tasting menu by Chef Arik paired with wine – limited to 10 people and yes we want you to blog about it!!
$75 pp plus tax and tip

SIBLING RIVALRY
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24TH
In honor of our sister restaurant, Bar Rosso, we are making Italian night! All Italian wine is 50% off on our wine list – Magnifico!


EUROPEAN VACATION!
Think Spain, Italy, France, Germany – and now think of all the great wines they produce. Each week in August we will celebrate these wine producing giants by offering their wines at 50% off

August 1st- 7th:
Spain: Dirty, dusty, sexy reds and mineral-ocean inspired white wines from this sultry European country.
August 8th- 14th:
Italy: The rough and earthy wines made for food! Italian wines are the best with our homemade pasta!
August 15th- 21st:
Germany: No! They are not all sweet! Try these white gems and delicate Pinot Noirs perfect for the summer heat.
August 22nd- 28th
France: The teacher to all wine regions. Elegance!

RESTAURANT WEEKS
August 21st – July 4th
Enjoy a 3 course lunch Menu at Napa for $20.11, plus tax. No better bargain in town.

LAST OF THE SUMMER WINE!!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH 6:30 PM
Help us finish off the last of some single vintages before we restock the cellar. Family style food and vino galore! Reservations required – limited to 25 people so call ASAP!!
$30pp plus tax

BACK TO SCHOOL – WINE 101!!!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19TH 6:30 PM
Back to basics with Professor Mary!
How do we taste wine? How do we describe wine?
Learning how to put vocabulary to wine, explore 6 of the major grapes of the wine world.
$35 PP PLUS TAX

WE LOVE YOU ROBERT PARKER!!
Monday, September 26th 6:30 pm
To kick off our wine class season we are going to honor Robert Parker by tasting 10 of Parker’s Picks. Some he loved for their class others the price and some cos they’re just great wine!
$75pp plus tax

June Events at Napa & Co

JUNE
MEAT ME AT THE BAR!
EVERY WEDNESDAY 5:30 - 7:30 PM @ THE BAR Enjoy the taste of summer the way the Europeans do…grab a flight of wine paired with our charcuterie tasting while the rest of the city sits in traffic! $25 plus tax

THE UPSIDE OF DOWNUNDER!
Monday, June 6th, 6:30pm, $30 plus taxIt’s not just kangaroos and didgeridoos – an exploration of great Australian wines – think strapping shirazes with quirky names and eye catching labels.

A “TOAST” TO SUMMER
THURSDAY, JUNE 9TH, $20 plus taxSavor a glass of Napa’s third private wine label, our sparkling “Toast” with some freshly schucked oysters – “to summer”!

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH
SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH, 11:30 AM UNTIL 3:00PM
SPECIAL 3 COURSE PRIX FIX MENU
FOR THE MASCULINE SIDE IN US ALL…$30 PER PERSON/$40 WITH PAIRINGS.
A la carte Brunch menu also available

THE NECTAR OF THE GODS
MONDAY, JUNE 20TH, 6:30PMTaittinger, Toast, Toffoli, Two Hands & Taittinger’s Domaine Carneros – chill, pop the cork, pour, drink and enjoy! A sampling of bubbles from around the globe. $45 plus tax

IRON CHEF- 100% LOCAL
THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD“If every U. S. citizen ate just one meal a week (any meal) composed of locally and organically raised meats and produce, we would reduce our country’s oil consumption by 1.1 million barrels of oil every week.”A 3-course menu, made purely from local growers and producers that we feature on our menu throughout the year – not as easy as you think! $45 plus tax

CELEBRATE SUMMER SANGRIA!
TUESDAY JUNE 30TH 5:30 - 7:30PMEnjoy the creations of Eric and Will as you taste some new Sangria’s offered at Napa.
$3 each plus tax

Upcoming Wine & Food Events at Napa!

Upcoming Wine and Food Events
“SAY CHEESE”
EVERY WEDNESDAY IN MAY, 5:30 - 7:30PM @ THE BAR
You can never eat enough cheese! Sample a flight of wines paired with a selection of cheeses matched by Sommelier, Mary Schaffer. $25 plus tax

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
SUNDAY, MAY 8TH, 11:30 AM UNTIL 3:00PM
Pamper your mother to the food and wine of Napa.
Enjoy a selection from our ala carte brunch menu or a 3 course tasting menu for $30/person plus tax.

JAVIER BE THY NAME….
MONDAY, MAY 9TH, 6:30PM
Sexy, sultry and dirty reds from the land that brought us Javier Bardem – Spain of course!
$30 plus tax

LONGBOARD WINE DINNER
TUESDAY, MAY 17TH 6:30 PM $85PP
(EXCLUSIVE OF TAX AND GRATUITY)
Balance, harmony and nature…with a touch of surfing. That’s the recipe for success to this small Sonoma winery. We are excited to showcase Longboard at a wine dinner again as these are wines that are not seen by the masses and are sure to please. 4 course menu

TOUR DE FRANCE WINE CLASS
MONDAY MAY 23RD 6:30 PM
Taste the newly released Rose, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Pinot from the mentor of all things
wine…France! Taste 6 wines paired with small bites.
$30 plus tax

JUNE
MEAT ME AT THE BAR!
EVERY WEDNESDAY 5:30 - 7:30 PM @ THE BAR
Enjoy the taste of summer the way the Europeans do…grab a flight of wine paired with our charcuterie tasting while the rest of the city sits in traffic! $25 plus tax

THE UPSIDE OF DOWNUNDER!
Monday, June 6th, 6:30pm, $30 plus tax
It’s not just kangaroos and didgeridoos – an exploration of great Australian wines – think strapping shirazes with quirky names and eye catching labels.

A “TOAST” TO SUMMER
TUESDAY, JUNE 9TH, $20 plus tax
Savor a glass of Napa’s third private wine label, our sparkling “Toast” with some freshly schucked oysters – “to summer”!

FATHER’S DAY BRUNCH
SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH, 11:30 AM UNTIL 3:00PM
SPECIAL 3 COURSE PRIX FIX MENU
for the masculine side in us all…$30 per person/$40 with Pairings.
A la carte Brunch menu also available

THE NECTAR OF THE GODS
MONDAY, JUNE 20TH, 6:30PM
Taittinger, Toast, Toffoli, Two Hands & Taittinger’s Domaine Carneros – chill, pop the cork, pour, drink and enjoy! A sampling of bubbles from around the globe. $45 plus tax

IRON CHEF- 100% LOCAL
THURSDAY, JUNE 23RD
“If every U. S. citizen ate just one meal a week (any meal) composed of locally and organically raised meats and produce, we would reduce our country’s oil consumption by 1.1 million barrels of oil every week.”A 3-course menu, made purely from local growers and producers that we feature on our menu throughout the year – not as easy as you think! $45 plus tax

CELEBRATE SUMMER SANGRIA!
TUESDAY JUNE 30TH 5:30 - 7:30PM
Enjoy the creations of Eric and Will as you taste some new Sangria’s offered at Napa.
$3 each plus tax

Food for thought...

Striped Bass, prawns, clams, leeks, parsely jus...pair with a glass of Hall, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley 2010...see you for Easter Brunch this Sunday 11;30 to 3:00!

Vote for me!

Saturday May 14th! Join me at The Stamford Palace Theatre to watch a very special fundraiser called, Dancing with the Stars! You'll get a chance to see some fabuolous performances...including me with my professional partner, Lou Lopez of Latin Moves.

For ticket info please go to www.curtaincallinc.com

Pre-show reception (At UConn Stamford) featuring some of Fairfireld County's finest restaurants, caterers and beverage vendors begins at 6:30pm. Show starts at 8:15pm.

All the dancers are competing for most popular as well so please take a moment and vote from the link above. Every dollar is much appreciated and goes to a great cause.

Thanks for the help!

Mary

Advertising in the virtual world?

These days are not like the past in so many ways. We are a community of immediate gratification due to little time in our schedules and sensory overload. We pay bills on-line; we read newspapers on-line; we buy groceries on-line; we TiVo past commercials; we look for quick fixes and cheap results; we listen to Satellite to avoid advertising; we read books on-line so no need for Borders; we even diagnose ourselves through WebMD to avoid the doctor visit; we buy music on-line to avoid the trip to the store and rent our movies through Pay-Per-View so no more Blockbuster; we even meet our future spouses on-line and shop for pets and we communicate our profound thoughts 24/7 via Facebook. So, in this new virtual world we find ourselves in, how does one reach their consumer? Is it through magazine ads that cost $3,000 for a full page and hope they have a decent circulation? Is it through discount mailers that seem inundated with coupons for new tires or vinyl blinds? Is it a radio spot that no one listens to? Is it a commercial that people fast forward past? Is it a newspaper ad in the weekend section that everyone only reads the highlighted articles on-line? What will come of newspapers, magazines, commercials or radio spots? Do people trust the anonymous bloggers on various sites to provide factual or relevant information?
So how do we reach you? We believe the best forum is through charity events. They're a win-win for everyone. We provide our staff and food so that great organizations can raise money for their particular causes. The only problem...there's more charities than one could possibly support. We receive emails and phone calls almost daily so we've chosen to highlight topics that directly effect us, such as, children with special needs, cancer events, local schools, and the arts.
How do you find new stores, restaurants, etc?

VOTE FOR NAPA!

Everyone enjoys being recognized! Go to the link above to cast your vote. We realize how lucky we are to have such a great and loyal fan base and we don't take that for granted. Your referral is our greatest compliment. Please take a moment to share your thoughts with the readers of Fairfield County Weekly. We'd love to wine BEST RESTAURANT, BEST SERVVICE, BEST AMERICAN FOOD, BEST WINE LIST, BEST OVERALL ETC, ETC.!

Thank you from the team at napa & Co!

Valentine's!

FEBRUARY


GET OUT OF THOSE SWEATPANTS OFF; PUT DOWN THE BUCKET OF ICE CREAM AND COME MEET SOMEONE” EVENT
Thursday, February 10 6 to 9pm
Celebrate being single or just not tied down! Eric will showcase his Winter Sangria and St. Germaine will be there to show off their sexy, sultry French cocktails.

VALENTINE’S DAY…NAPA STYLE
Friday the 11th thru Monday, February 14th
Enjoy our a la carte menu or venture into a Champagne Dinner. We will feature a four course menu giving you the opportunity to try sparkling wines from around the world, such as Shramsberg, Moet & Chandon and Taittinger, La Francaise, Champagne. $100 pp

Gaja Wine Dinner 2/24/11 6:30 pm

GAJA Wine Dinner
Thursday, February 24th, 2011 6:30 pm
Guest Speaker: Ed Hernandez, National Director for Terlato

$150 PER PERSON PLUS TAX AND GRATUITY 203-353-3319
FIRST COURSE
ROASTED LOCAL BEETS, Gore-Dawn-zola, arugula, black walnuts, pomegranate
Paired with GAJA, Rossi-Bass, Chard- Sauvignon Blanc, Langhe 2007
92 pts Wine Spectator, 2200 cased made RETAIL $85.00

SECOND COURSE
GRASS FED STEAK TARTARE, Grecque vegetables, black truffle toast
Paired with GAJA, Sito Moresco, Nebbiolo-Merlot-Cab, Langhe 2008
90 pts Wine Spectator, 6000 cases made RETAIL $61.00

THIRD COURSE
FONDUTA RAVIOLI, Black truffle, sage, pancetta
Paired with GAJA, “Conteisa” Nebbiolo-Barbera, Langhe 2004
92 pts Wine Spectator, 1000 cases made RETAIL $250.00

FOURTH COURSE
GRASS FED FILET MIGNON, Roasted nantes carrots with rosemary, la ratte potato puree
Paired with GAJA, “Darmagi”, Cab-Merlot-Cab Franc, Langhe 2004
91 pts Wine Spectator, 650 cased made RETAIL $270.00

FIFTH COURSE
ARTISAN CHEESE COURSE Baguette, house jams
Paired with GAJA, Barbaresco, Nebbiolo, Piemonte 2005
92 pts Wine Spectator, 4000 cased made RETAIL $240

Executive Chef: Arik Bensimon

NAPA GOES VIRTUAL VIA IPADS!

Finally!It has taken us two months of programming and endless data entry but we are excited to say our wine lists have now gone virtual!
YES, our wine list, wine events, dessert wines, late night menu are all via ipad with the ability to search by flavor profile such as "butter bomb whites", "cult classics", "library wines" and "wines under $30" or one can simply search by region, grape or country. this above all allows us to go even more GREEN and stop printing 15 copies of wine lists every few days but it also allows us to update our list by the click of a button or give you our personal take on all of our wines.
Come check it out!
Yes, there are security sensors so they do not walk down the street to your house :)

January Events

Here's just a few great reasons to get out of the house this winter and enjoy great food, great wine and great people!

January 2011!

WINTER PRIX FIX LUNCH Monday thru Friday
11:30 am until 2:30 pm all month
Two course menu with a glass of sparkling wine
$20.11 pp exclusive of tax and gratuity

SNOW DAY!
Wednesday, January 5
Take an early day from work and wind down with 50% off our wine list.

PORTS 101
Tuesday, January 11 7:00 pm $75pp
A rare chance to explore different styles of Port, from Ruby to Tawny, as well as vintage Ports with over 20 years of age. We'll pair these with several cheeses and premium chocolates.

CULT CLASSIC CABS!
Tuesday, January 18 7:00 pm $100pp
Compare Silver Oak, Cakebread, Joseph Phelps, Opus One and Stags Leap Wine Cellars.

WINE 101
Monday, January 24 7:00 pm $30pp
Let's start from scratch and cover the basic elements of wine and how to taste, describe and discover. Whether you're a novice or a collector this can still be a fun class for you.