2008 Hacienda Lopez de Haro Tempranillo

Hacienda Lopez de Haro is one of several projects by the innovative Spanish wine company Vintae. Focusing on 6 different Designations of Origin(D.O.) throughout Spain, Jose Miguel Arambarri Terrero, his sons Ricardo and Jose Miguel and their team offer unique wines showcasing their passion and progressive thinking in wine making.

Aged for only 3-4 months in new oak barrels the 2008 Hacienda Lopez shows Riojas traditional Tempranillo grape and its elegance and complexity. Grapes come from 50-70 year old vines and are hand picked in mid October. During the 3-4 months of aging the barrel are kept in underground caves. Good fruit and medium tannins make this wine drinkable in the short term. Red fruits and licorice make for pleasant taste while the wine lingers on your palate for a lasting finish.This wine should retail for under $15. http://vintae.com/en

Let's talk food at Ignite Food

Ignite Food is here! We'd like to talk about food, and we think you’d be a great person to get the conversation going.

Ignite Food is currently accepting submissions for an event focusing on stuff we love to eat, grow, and cook—food! Do you love food? Do you work with it? Is there something special you could share about it with others? Tell us! At Ignite Food, you’ll have five minutes to speak and 20 PowerPoint slides (should you chose to use them) to share your passion with a captive audience.

 

 

Mark your calendar for Ignite Food.

Date: March 19, 2012

Location: Stand Up Live at Cityscape in Downtown Phoenix

Tickets will go on sale in February.

 

Submit a presentation, or reach out to your friends.

If you’re passionate about something related to food or know someone who is, we want to hear about it! Read all the details and submit your presentation at ignitephoenix.com/foodsubmit/. Here are some examples of past food-related Ignite presentations to spark your imagination:

Eat Better, Be Better: How Changing My Diet Changed My Life by Kristi Setzer

The Art of Food Photography with a Mobile Phone by Stephanie Quilao

On Pupusas by Yesenia Ramirez

Your Office Coffee Sucks by Matthew Petro

Better Living through Fast Food by Jay Thompson

Presentation topics

Your presentation can be about anything related to food: diet and lifestyle, cooking, drinks, food economics, pairings, ingredients, fun facts, dining out, food art, and more. The only topics we don’t want are pitches about a product/service you sell. Other than that, share the things you really love, no matter how strange or obscure you think it might be!

 

Visit our website http://ignitephoenix.com/ to find all the juicy details, submit a presentation, or become a sponsor. We can't wait to see you on March 19th!

KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH SUNDAY PRIME RIB DINNER AT FLEMING’S

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar is at it again. Here's what you need to know.........

The holidays aren’t over at Fleming’s. Their popular Sunday Prime Rib Dinner continues in 2012 with a special price during through Sunday, February 5.
WHEN: Every Sunday through February 5
(January 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 and February 5)

COST: $29.95* per guest

WHERE: Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Baro Scottsdale: 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480-596-8265o DC Ranch: 20753 N. Pima Rd. / 480-538-8000o Chandler: 905 N. 54th St. / 480-940-1900o Peoria: 9712 W. Northern Ave. / 623-772-9463

Please visit www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com to find your closest restaurant and hours.
MENU:
The Sunday Prime Rib Dinner is a 3-course meal featuring:· 12 ounces of succulent Prime Rib, served with a trio of sauces
· Choice of The Wedge, Fleming’s or Caesar salads
· Choice of one side dish
· Choice of dessert

*excluding tax and gratuity. Fleming’s Prime Rib Dinner is available every Sunday, but at the special price of $29.95 per guest January 1 – February 5 only.
WINE PAIRING:
RAYMOND, Napa Valley Sommelier Selection Cabernet Sauvignon, 2009$8.75 per glass, $35 per bottle.

This suggested wine pairing is available at this special price Sunday’s only from Jan 1 – Feb 5, 2012.