Waitlist: Payment Link: http://www.denverwine... Please join the eventbrite waitlist once tickets sell out. We have a small number of tickets that will be released manually through the eventbrite waitlist. Non-paid Meetup RSVP's will be moved to waitlist on Thursday.

Our first patio wine party of the season! Denver Wine Meetup is hovering around the 1000 member mark, something to celebrate! We usually have 80-100 young professionals 20's through 40's attending. Our group is very friendly and it's easy to make new friends!

Join us as we take an adventure to Patagonia, land of the winds. A Saturday Night Wine Social Party featuring wines from the Patagonia region of Argentina paired with passed appetizers:

What: A Fun Patio Wine Party For Young/Mid Professionals at Denver Cru Wine Bar Park Meadows
When: Saturday June 26, 2010
Time: 5:00 pm-6:30 pm (please be prompt as we will be serving each wine and appetizer paired)

Location: Denver Wine Cru Park Meadows
Crú Park Meadows
8433 Park Meadows Center Dr.
(in the Vistas Park Meadows just north/left of Macy's)
Lone Tree, CO 80124
Phone [masked]

Directions: I-25 to County Line Road exit or light rail to Park Meadows. Map-Note....most of these maps online are a inaccurate. Use GPS and mapquest only to get to the mall area. http://www.parkmeadow... section F. Go to the west side of the mall (opposite I-25 and light rail). Cru is in the Vistas which is an open air mall outside of the mall close to Borders, same side as MACY's. If you see the macys, then go left of the Macy's where you'll see a group of buildings that are outside of the mall. Cru is on the South side of the Vistas shopping area.

Parking: FREE
Light Rail to Park Meadows- Walk approximately 5 blocks distance from the Light rail station through the mall to the west side.

Dress: Dressy Casual/Dress To Impress (No jeans, shorts, flip flops)
Crowd: Young/Mid Professionals 20's to early 50's
Cost: $ 27.99 In Advance
Payment Link: http://www.denverwine...
NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.....the event will be sold out.

Wines are from the Luigi Bosca Family of wineries including Bodega, Baguala, and Postales

Wine and Tapas Pairing Menu:

Cabernet Sauvignon/Malbec Blend paired with Roasted Garlic Hummus on Crisp Lavash
Malbec paired with Grilled Chicken Skewers with Chimucurri Sauce
Torrentes paired with Fried Plaintain
Sauvignon Blanc Semillon paired with Braised Pear Bruschetta

DINNER AFTER THE EVENT: We usually get half the group staying for dinner after wards. Denver Wine Cru has a 3 course price fix dinner for $26.00 with a choice of appetizer, entree and dessert included.

Please Note: NO TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR/NO WALK UPS!....sorry but we will have to turn away anyone who doesn't have an advance ticket as wine and food has been allotted based on the ticketed attendees.

Check out photos of our previous wine parties: http://www.meetup.com...

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Dinner Menus for Members Who Signed Up on Eventbrite to Dine after the event at 7:00pm

Cru Denver Menus:

Prix Fixe Menu For Just $26.50 Please Enjoy One of Each Course:

First Course

Cheese Tasting Laura Chenel Chevre, Grafton Village Cheddar, apples, pears and grapes

Shrimp & Chicken Potstickers, black soy vinaigrette & crispy wontons

Cru House Salad mix greens, gorgonzola & lemon vinaigrette

Fried Calamari spicy sweet & sour sauce

Main Course

Oven Roasted Salmon Filet jumbo asparagus & basil-citrus sauce

Roasted Lamb Chops gorgonzola gratin potatoes, broccolini & red wine demi

Chicken Piccata lemon, white wine, capers & broccolini

Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallops tomato basil risotto & balsamic glaze

Dessert Course

Walnut & Cinnamon Crusted Cheesecakehoney peach topping

Vanilla Bean Crème Bruleemade with vanilla beans

Chocolate Fondue fresh fruit, vanilla pound cake

Caramel Dulce de Lache ice cream with fresh fruit

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Cru Denver Wine Bar

Regular Menu:

Appetizers/Salads

Cru House Salad mixed greens, gorgonzola & lemon vinaigrette | 7

Tomato Caprese Salad tomato, bocconcini mozzarella cheese, basil & aged balsamic | 8

Steamed Mussels white wine, lemongrass, shallots, parsley & garlic | 12
Fried Brie honey & black peppercorns | 7
Fried Calamari spicy sweet & sour sauce | 11
Shrimp & Chicken Potstickers black soy vinaigrette & crispy wontons | 10
Sesame Crusted Ahi Tuna balsamic glaze, chili oil, & frizzle onions | 12
3 Cheese Fondue With White Truffle Oil apple, pear, carrot, green bean & rustic bread | 12
Grilled Hanger Steak green bean salad & lime-cilantro vinaigrette | 9
Grilled Cheese & Tomato-Basil Soup Robiola cheese panini, white truffle oil & tomato-basil soup | 8
Pan Seared Crab Cake jumbo blue crab, micro greens & whole grain mustard rémoulade | 12

CHEESE FLIGHTS l 16 (Ten cheese flight choices on the menu)

STONE FIRED PIZZA

Pear & Gorgonzola comice pears, caramelized onion, honey, parmesan cheese & basil | 13
Roasted Oyster Mushrooms fontina cheese, basil pesto & parmesan | 14
Cru Margarita fresh bocconcini mozzarella, vine ripe tomatoes, basil & parmesan | 12
Five Cheese mozzarella, parmesan, fontina, gorgonzola & goat cheese, white truffle oil | 12
Cru Steak sliced beef tenderloin with mixed greens, red onions & balsamic | 15

ENTREES

Atlantic Salmon roasted jumbo asparagus & basil-citrus sauce l 18
Pan Seared Diver Sea Scallops tomato basil risotto & balsamic glaze l 22
Alaskan Halibut cannellini beans, roasted peppers with a savory tomato fennel ragu l 21
Pan Roasted Chicken Piccata lemon, white wine, capers & broccolini l 16
Roasted Lamb Chops vegetable cous cous, rosemary demi | 20
Seared Kobe Beef gorgonzola potato gratin & herb roasted tomato l 22
N.Y. Strip Sirloin Steak parmesan bacon mashed potatoes, blue cheese herb butter & red wine sauce l 19