{"id":7747,"date":"2016-12-02T19:17:05","date_gmt":"2016-12-03T03:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=7747"},"modified":"2016-12-02T17:20:04","modified_gmt":"2016-12-03T01:20:04","slug":"cocktail-corner-champagne-tasting-at-first-oak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lesliedinaberg.com\/wordpress\/?p=7747","title":{"rendered":"Cocktail Corner: Champagne Tasting at First & Oak"},"content":{"rendered":"
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La Grande R\u00e9serve, Ch\u00e2teau de Bligny, by Simon Law, courtesy Wikipedia Commons.<\/p><\/div>\n

A Spirited Toast to All Things Alcoholic! By Leslie Dinaberg\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Any event\u00a0at Solvang’s First & Oak<\/a> is sure to be a treat,\u00a0and they’re upping their game even further for the holidays with a special Champagne Tasting event on December 10.\u00a0The\u00a0event, which\u00a0runs from 1-3 p.m., includes tastes of ten\u00a0sparkling wines and champagnes,\u00a0and light hors d\u2019oeuvres\u00a0carefully-crafted by First & Oak\u2019s\u00a0Executive Chef Steven Snook<\/a>\u00a0to pair with\u00a0the wines. <\/span><\/p>\n

In addition, First & Oak\u2019s\u00a0Sommelier,\u00a0Jonathan Rosenson<\/a>,\u00a0will be on-hand\u00a0to\u00a0lead guests through\u00a0the\u00a0exclusive sparkling wine tasting, explaining how each wine sampled showcases specific points in the wide range of flavor profiles, regions and values.<\/span><\/p>\n

First & Oak Champagne Tasting featured bubbles include:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

2004 Dom Ruinart, Blanc de Blancs, Champagne<\/a>
\n2010 Pehu Simonet \u201cFins Lieux No.1\u201d Blanc de Noirs, Grand Cru, Champagne<\/a>
\n2004 Forest Marie Brut Mill\u00e9sim\u00e9, Trigny, Champagne<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

N.V Pierre Peters \u201cCuvee de Reserve,\u201d Blanc de Blancs, Grand Cru,\u00a0Champagne<\/a>
\nN.V Aubert Et Fils Brut Epernay, Champagne<\/a>
\nN.V. Domaine Fouet, \u201cCr\u00e9mant de Loire,\u201d Brut Ros\u00e9 Cabernet Franc<\/a>
\n2011 Boeckel, \u201cCr\u00e9mant d\u2019Alsace,\u201d Chardonnay Extra Brut<\/a>
\n2009 La Montina Rose Extra Brut, Franciacorta, Italy<\/a>
\n2012 Bernhard Riesling Sekt Brut, Germany<\/a>
\n2013 Nigl, Sekt Ros\u00e9 Brut, Kremstal, Austria<\/a><\/p>\n

The special tasting, which is expected to become an annual event, is $85 per person in advance, or $95 per person at the door (ticket prices exclude tax). \u00a0In addition, \u00a0a portion of the proceeds ($10 per ticket) will be donated to the Santa Barbara Food Bank<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Reservations for First & Oak\u2019s Champagne Tasting may be made in advance by contacting the restaurant:\u00a0805\/688.1703<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0info@mirabelleinn.com<\/span><\/a>.\u00a0Limited space available; reservations highly recommended.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

First & Oak is\u00a0located at 409 First St.\u00a0(at the corner of Oak Street)\u00a0in\u00a0Solvang<\/a>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Cheers! Click here<\/a> for more cocktail corner columns.<\/p>\n

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\"Leslie<\/p>\n

When she\u2019s not busy working as the editor of Santa Barbara SEASONS, Cocktail Corner author Leslie Dinaberg writes<\/i>\u00a0magazine articles, newspaper columns and grocery lists. When it comes to cocktails, Leslie considers herself a \u201cgoal-oriented drinker.\u201d<\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n

\u00a0Originally published in Santa Barbara Seasons<\/em><\/a> on December 2, 2016.<\/div>\n

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