Spanish wine dinner at De la Torre's

[Robin Garr]

De la Torre's restaurant will host a four-course wine dinner featuring eight wines from Axial Vinos of Zaragoza, Spain, on Thursday, June 17, at 6:30 p.m. Louis Geirnaerdt, Axial's head winemaker and owner, will speak.

Tapas course:
Montaditos of Serrano ham, chorizo, goat cheese and quail egg
Marinated pork with dates and Manchego cheese
Soft shell crab with Sherry sauce and queso de Valdeon
Asparagus foam
Accompanying Axial wines:
Esperanza Verdejo Viura 2009, a crisp white from the Rueda region
Penelope Sanchez Tinto Joven 2008, a blend of Garnacha and Syrah from Campo de Borja
Otto Bestue 2006, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo from the Somontano region

First course:
Duck salad with orange vinaigrette
Wine: Cruz de Piedra Rosado 2008 rosé Garnacha from Calatayud

Second course:
Stuffed piquillo peppers
Wines: La Mano 2008, oak-aged Mencia, from Bierzo
Care 2007, Syrah Tempranillo from Carinena

Final course:
Beef short ribs al vino tinto
Wines: Pago Malarina 2007 Tempranillo from Rioja
Zumaya 2006 Tempranillo from Ribera del Duero.

The cost of Chef Miguel de la Torre's dinner is $50 a person plus tax and gratuity. Seating is limited. For reservations call 456-4955 or email delatorres@insightbb.com .

De la Torre’s retail partner for this event is Westport Whiskey & Wine. Dinner guests may order bottles and cases of the featured wines at a 15 percent discount. Orders will be available for pick-up beginning Monday, June 21 at Westport Whiskey & Wine in Westport Village.

De la Torre's, , a member of Louisville Originals, is located at 1606 Bardstown Road with its partner La Bodega. For reservations call 456-4955. Visit www.delatorres.com for more information.

Wow. Sounds like an amazing meal! Pretty good price too for all of that.

We always enjoy De la Torres for their great food and great service....

But, even if the portions are small I don't think we can eat all of that...Plus, my wife and I are trying to lose a little weight. Don't suppose it's allowed to split a meal like that...? Wouldn't even need to split it in the kitchen--just bring an extra plate and we can do it ourselves. But, probably that's not allowed for this kind of special meal...

[Robin Garr]

Wow. Sounds like an amazing meal! Pretty good price too for all of that.

We always enjoy De la Torres for their great food and great service....

But, even if the portions are small I don't think we can eat all of that...Plus, my wife and I are trying to lose a little weight. Don't suppose it's allowed to split a meal like that...? Wouldn't even need to split it in the kitchen--just bring an extra plate and we can do it ourselves. But, probably that's not allowed for this kind of special meal...

Couldn't hurt to call them and ask. All they can do is say no, and I imagine they'd be polite about it.

Also, Benjamin, in my experience at these multi-course paired dinners, portions tend to be a little smaller than what you might find if you just went and ordered that many courses from the menu.

That said, I understand your concern. My wife and I are not big eaters, and thus we avoid these types of dinners as a general rule. It's just too much food, and the cost is usually very high, though De la Torre's is very reasonable. These types of things generally run $80-$100/person before tip, which is a lot to spend if you're leaving food on your plate.

Brad and Robin: Thanks for the thoughts. The answer was no, but they were very nice about it.

Turns out actually my wife will be out of town then anyway.

Had a meal tonight at De la Torre's and, as usual, it was delicious.

Sounds like a great meal on the 17th. And some great wine...

From Zaragoza?! That's my mom's hometown! She's going to flip out when she hears about this... hopefully she can make it.