A Return to Monte's!
Details
We had so much fun at Montes a few months ago that Ken and Ashley Bernstein are hosting another dinner at one of their favorite neighborhood spots, Monte's Trattoria! They are an old school Italian restaurant that has been open since 1918. A genuine part of NYC history! Ken has negotiated a favorable corkage fee and we will be dining in their upstairs dinning room!
My apologies but there is only 1 spot left for this dinner. I promise we will do another one here soon!
They are located at: 97 Macdougal Street, in Greenwich Village. Here is a link to their menu..
So join us for this old school NYC wine night. For this dinner we will have one white wine from followed by 5 red wines. This should be fun!
We will have a 7pm reservation.
Just a reminder of our usual rules:
** The cost of this event is $61 and is for the cost of the wines and corkage fee only.
NOTE: Meetup has started charging a "Partner Fee" that is above and in addition to the listed price of the event. It comes to approximately $4 more for each RSVP. You will see this charge when you complete your rsvp and pay for the event. Sorry! Meetup+ members are exempt from this charge.
You will also have to pay the cost of your food (plus 33% for tax and tip). Please order at least two courses (i.e. a main dish and either appetizer or dessert) for your dinner. There are very few restaurants that allow us to bring our own wine for a Zero corkage fee. We must be good guests to encourage the restaurant to continue to be generous to us.
Please read and understand the group's cancellation policy. If you take spot, then cancel, and no one else takes the spot, you will not receive a refund or credit. No refunds or credits will be given for no-shows or late cancellations (unless someone else takes your spot). All cancellations are subject to a $7 service fee.
Please use public transportation - NO DRINKING AND DRIVING!
The Wines :
Susana Balbo Signature White Blend $23
Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina |
Floral and citrus aromas, green apple and white fruit; creamy texture with a fresh mineral finish. Torrontés,
Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon.
Pair with Lemon-herb shrimp, grilled fish or goat cheese.
Megan Anne Cellars Pinot Noir 2022 Willamette Valley, Oregon | Black Love designation unconfirmed
$60
Black Love profile: cherry, black tea, dates and ginger, with a broad mouthfeel, soft tannins and a touch of grip.
Pair with Roast duck or wild mushrooms.
Casaloste Chianti Classico Riserva 2019 Chianti Classico, Tuscany, Italy | Sangiovese-based red ($40)
Dark cherry and plum, mocha, spice and oak; a rich palate with lively acidity and plush tannins.
Pair with Tagliatelle with ragù or rosemary-roasted lamb.
Antigal Winery & Estates ($100)
ONE Doña Ángeles Single Vineyard Malbec 2020
Mendoza, Argentina | Malbec
Blackberry and plum with violet, cocoa and warm spice. Rich, rounded fruit, smooth tannins and a long finish.
Pair with Grilled beef or herb-roasted lamb.
Château Buena Vista Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 Napa Valley, California | Cabernet Sauvignon with Merlot
$33
Blackberry, currant and dark cherry with vanilla and oak spice. Full-bodied and plush, with creamy tannins.
Pair with Ribeye, braised short ribs or aged cheddar.
Nicolás Catena Zapata 2021 Mendoza, Argentina | Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec & Cabernet Franc
$100
Blackcurrant and blackberry with tobacco, cedar and savory herbs; refined tannins and a long, fresh finish.
Pair with Herb-crusted rack of lamb or beef tenderloin.