On Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 6 to 9 p.m., the Jeffersonville location of the Bristol Bar & Grille will welcome winemaker Melinda Doty for Stage Left Cellars Winery Night.
Part of why this is cool is Stage Left’s owner and winemaker is Indiana native Melinda Doty. Her Oakland, Calif., winery focuses on Rhone varietals and produces handcrafted wine in small quantities. By eliminating much of the machinery used to make wine, the winery reduces handling and allows the natural terroir to shine through on the palate.
According to a news release, Stage Left’s winemaking style is centered on experimentation, but finds old fashioned methods delivers the results Doty wants: an intriguing flavor profile accenting the influences of varietals, vineyard and climate.
The tasting event will feature a special menu by chef Richard Doering, available à la carte or as a prix fixe meal ($40 plus tax, gratuity and wine), and Stage Left Cellars wines available by the bottle, glass or flight.
Reservations are welcome but not required, and guests can choose to be seated at any time during the event. For additional information or to reserve a table, please call the Jeffersonville Bristol at (812) 218-1995. The restaurant is located at 700 W. Riverside Drive in Jeffersonville, Ind.
If you want the paired dinner—we’re huge fans of such meals—have a look at the lineup:
Wine flight: two-ounce pours of the four featured wines $14
Five courses without wine $40
Appetizer: Seared sushi grade tuna with green mango and ginger slaw ($10)
Suggested wine: Go Getter 2010 (California) $36/bottle, $10/glass (Viognier 57%, 29% Grenache Blanc, 14% Roussanne)
Entrée: Skewers of beef tenderloin with cremini mushrooms and mini sweet peppers. Served with truffled Yukon gold potato hash and a Bristol house salad ($17)
Suggested wines: Breadwinner 2007 (Central Coast, California) $31/bottle, $9/glass (58% Syrah, 19% Mourvedre, 16% Petite Sirah, 7% Grenache) or Syrah 2006 (Central Coast, California) $33/bottle, $9.50/glass 100% Syrah
Entrée: Seared rack of lamb with a black bean corn cake, bordelaise sauce and roasted shallots. Served with a Bristol house salad ($21)
Suggested wine: Day Job 2009 (California) $51/bottle, $14/glass (45% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Grenache, 12% Mourvedre)
Cheese: Baked Bleu de Basque with house made bread, Day Job onion marmalade, nuts and dried fruit ($8)
