Elegant Catering and Wines

Limited Specials and Llimited Wines and Limited Time Joseph Phelps Vineyards

Joseph Phelps was in the contracting business and while in the middle of building the Souverain Winery he fell in love with the idea of a winery for himself. In 1973 he made a choice and bought a ranch of around  600 acres in Spring Valley, and began planting wine grapes. The winery was completed in 1974 and made his first wine a Syrahand when the grapes were crushed the Insignia label was born. He created a wine recognition unparalleled by many that have tried. We have many other varities of the Joseph Phelps wines and in a variety of bottle sizes.

 

 

 

 

Wine                                      Year       case          bottle        Regular        Sale

                                                           size           size            cost            cost

Joseph Phelps Cabernet          2008         3           1.5 liter       $135.00     $105.00
 Sauvignon
Joseph Phelps Cabernet         2008          6           750ml.        $66.00        $53.00
 Sauvignon
Joseph Phelps Cabernet         2009           6          750ml.        $69.00        $54.00
 Sauvignon
Joseph Phelps Insignia            2005          6           750ml.       $249.00      $199.00
 
Joseph Phelps Insignia            2006          6           750ml.       $240.00      $190.00
 
Joseph Phelps Insignia            2007           6          750ml.        $249.00     $187.00
 
Joseph Phelps Insignia            2008           6          750ml.        $219.00    $170.00
 
Joseph Phelps 
Sauvignon Blanc                    2010            6        750ml.          $36.00       $28.00

 Italian Chicken

1 Whole Chicken cut into pieces                           2 Teaspoons of basil
2 Tomatoes cut into slices                                    2 zucchini 
1 small onion                                                      1 Red Bell Pepper
1 Teaspoon minced Garlic                                     Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Cup of tomato sauce

Take a fry pan and spray with non-stick pan spray, I like Crisco spray. Now place your chicken pieces in the sprayed pan, salt and pepper and brown for 5 minutes. While chicken browning slice the tomatoes, bell pepper, onion and zucchini. Now take the chicken and place in a sprayed baking dish. Take your tomatoes, garlic, bell pepper, zucchini, basil and tomato sauce and sauté in the chicken pan for 5 minutes, add water if needed to keep moisture. Now pour this mixture over the chicken pieces and bake in oven at 375 degree for 50 minutes, covered. This is great to serve over white rice.  

Remember that I look forward to hearing from you with your comments about the wines and the recipes. Contact me at 503-910-9524 or dave@elegantcateringandwines.com  We can ship any wines or beers to most states and we are willing to mix wines to make cases with any wines you find in Oregon, for the best deal.  If you like the recipes tell me! 

Limited Specials and Llimited Wines in March and Now!!!!!!!!! A long as they last

 

What I will be providing is special prices on special wines. Remember there is limited quantities.

There will be many more limited wines coming and if you have any requests please call me or e-mail.

 

 

 

Wine                                                     Year    Quanity     Size             Reg, Cost           Spec. Cost
                                                                       in case                        Bottle                 Bottle
Ch Montelena Cab Sauv Estate, Calistoga    2007     3        1.5 Liter        $270.00               $ 225.00
        
Ch Montelena Cab Sauv Estate, Calistoga    2007      6          750 ml.       $150.00                $125.00
        
Ch Montelena Cab Sauv Estate, Calistoga    2007     12          375 ml.       $65.00                $54.00
        
Ch Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa   2008      12           750            $54.00              $42.00
         
Ch Montelena Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa   2009      12          750             $41.60               $37.00
        
Ch Montelena Chardonnay, Napa              2009      12          750             52.00                 43.00
        
Ch Montelena Chardonnay, Napa              2009      12           375             39.15                31.50
        
Ch Montelena Zinfandel Estate, Calistoga 2009        12           750            36.00                 29.00

Raspberry Apple Baked Chicken

1 whole Chicken                           4 Apples of choice
1 Pt. of Raspberry Jam                   Sea Salt and Pepper to taste
1 Onion                                        Garlic Powder to taste

Rinse your chicken and set aside. Put in blender 2 peeled apples, no core, and 1 pint of raspberry jam. Blend into puree and set aside. Now place the chicken in a baking dish and fill the cavity of the chicken with small peeled onion cut into sections and the equal amount of apples cut into sections no core. On the out side of the chicken sprinkle the garlic powder, sea salt and pepper to taste. Bake the chicken in the over at 375 degree for 43 minutes. Now take from the oven and cover the entire chicken with the raspberry and apple puree, then place bake in the over for 15 minutes. Check constantly!

Remember that I look forward to hearing from you with your comments about the wines and the recipes. Contact me at 503-910-9524 or dave@elegantcateringandwines.com  We can ship any wines or beers to most states and we are willing to mix wines to make cases with any wines you find in Oregon, for the best deal.

2010 Betheal Heights Chardonnay - unoaked case $179.00

2010 Bethel Heights Chardonnay – unoaked  Case $179.00

Chardonnay is a widely growen grape in Oregon and all of the Oregon winemakers do a great job in making the Chardonnay wine. This particular wine made by Bethel Heights is delightful and fresh. The Chardonnay is in itself a grape that is very resourseful in the fact that it makes a great wine soley by itself or can be influnced with blending or oak ageing. The many different styles that range , from the lean, crisply mineral wines of Chablis, France to the thick oaky wines with fruit flavors and a barrel of oak. The wines of Burgundy France are principally made with the Chardonnay and carry the richness and yet boldness. I feel that the Bethel Chardonnay follows the rich Chablis style that the French have come to enjoy.  There is a great balance of fruitiy character and acid that makes this wine stand out. In the fruit it carries pinapple and one person even tasted fresh pears. The light acid does indeed make your mouth tingle with a lush intense finish. Buy this wine, no oak.

Yummy Papaya Sea Bass

1 Tablespoon Olive Oil                                     1 Tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Fresh Chopped Cilantro                 2 Pounds of Sea Bass
Sea Salt and Pepper to taste                             8 oz. Fresh Papaya

Combine in blender the olive oil, limejuice, papaya and cilantro then puree. Now take your fish and coat with the mixture and refrigerate for 35 minutes. Take a baking sheet pan and spray with any non-stick spray. Preheat oven at 400 degree. Now take the fish from the refrigerator and place on the pan and coat with the puree and bake for 15 minutes or so. When ready for serving top with fresh or canned papaya and serve with white rice.

Remember that I look forward to hearing from you with your comments about the wines and the recipes. Contact me at 503-910-9524 or dave@elegantcateringandwines.com  We can ship any wines or beers to most states and we are willing to mix wines to make cases with any wines you find in Oregon, for the best deal.

2009 Amity Chardonnay - Oregon -- E-mail for price

2009 Amity Vineyards Chardonnay

It is exciting to find another Oregon wine that is well worth the money in these tight times. What you will find is a wine that is tastefully enhanced with light oak in the wine. This wine contains a complex and refreshing balance of fruit forward flavors and acid.
I always like to look forward to tasting new wines and when I find my noise being excited right off, I get excited. There was aromas of ripe lush pineapple you know the one’s you can’t get enough of, and with hints of lemon. Another person said that their mouth watered from the acid yet the finish was clean and fresh. I feel that this wine will give a few years of enjoyment. Myron was one of the first Oregon winemakers and has maintained the quality for around 40 years. In fact when I was first in the wine business in 1978 he would come to the store I had in Salem Oregon and talk his wine up. He really didn’t have to do much talking because he was a good winemaker then. Sine then Amity Vineyards has won awards for Riesling, Pinot Noir, Gewurztraminer, and Chardonnay. They have also won international awards. They are best known for their Pinot Noir, which wins out over many Pinot Noir wines time after time. Call me e-mail for prices.

February Specials

All wines from Leaping Horse Winery  -- California
All Wines from Louis Martini Winery  -- California
All Black Swan Wines  -- Australia
All wines from Yellowtail  -- Australia

Texas Barbecued Shrimp Salad

1 Pound of 25-30 peeled and deveined Shrimp                   ½ Cup of Butter
1 Teaspoon of Lemon Juice                                            ½ Teaspoon garlic chili sauce
¾ Cup Red Peppers cut into chunks for BBQ                     2 Roma Tomatoes
3/ Cup of Yellow Peppers cut in chunks for BBQ                2 Tablespoons Fresh Cilantro
Fun Colored tortilla strips                                               Cactus Dressing
Sea Salt and Pepper to taste                                           Romaine and Arugula lettuce

For Dressing

1 Prickly Pear cactus Peeled                                                 ½ Cup Olive oil
1 Teaspoon sea salt                                                              ¼ Cup Red Wine
¼ Cup of White Vinegar                                                        3 Tablespoons Brown Sugar
¼ Cup Shallots sliced

In a blender place all of the dressing ingredients and puree, if you are not a big salt eater then adds salt to taste.
Now in pan melt the butter and stir in the lemon juice and chili sauce. when butter melted turn off the heat. Put the shrimp on a skewer and brush with the butter mixture. When the grill is heated, or broiler hot cook the shrimp to lightly pink and coat shrimp skewer again with the butter and let cool. Make your salad using the remaining items and place shrimp on top and drizzle with the dressing. Texas Style. I prefer to put the tortilla chips on to of the vegetables and under the shrimp.

Remember that I look forward to hearing from you with your comments about the wines and the recipes. Contact me at 503-910-9524 or dave@elegantcateringandwines.com  We can ship any wines or beers to most states and we are willing to mix wines to make cases with any wines you find in Oregon, for the best deal.

2009 Sycamore Lane Cabernet Sauvignon case $56.00

2009 Sycamore Lane Cabernet Sauvignon  case $56.00

The Trinchero Family Estates wines make each of their wines ready to drink when they release. This Cabernet is full of flavor and at at remarkable price point. The Family is directly related to the wines that are made by sutter home winery. Typically Sycamore wines are not found in grocery stores or wine shops. The winery has and is devolopeing wines under particular lables to help the restaurant service industry, which I feel is admorable. From the winemakers that I have talked to and information that I have read, the California  2009 vintage year  had the cool ripening conditions similar to those found  in Oregon. This vintage produced an outstanding finish to an awesome growing season ensuring plenty of time for the fruit such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot slowly finish growing. Normally when I feel that there is to much heat in the California growing season for Pinot Noir grapes the 2009 growing season in my opinion will give us Pinot’s from California that will a wine to look forward to enjoying. I spoke to Graciela Deharo from the winery that this wine most likely made by a group of winemakers that may have been lead by Rick Oberschulte. The wine was fermented for 1 week and when settled, was then aged in American Oak barrels, both new and used, for 1 year. Made from 100% Cabernet fruit will give you the true fruit character. When tasting this wine you will on the palate find a medium body, and plenty of flavors, with firm full tannins, and a fresh berry ending with a lingering finish.
I recommend that you buy and drink this wine, again made for drinking now.

February Special Price case $56.00
 
Other February Specials

Argle Winery – Oregon – Willamette Valley Chardonnay case $142.88, bottles $12.65.      Also all other wines from the winery are on sale.
2009 Eola Hills Lacreole Pinot Noir case $185.88, bottles $16.25, call on other Eola Estate wines on Special and their reserve wines also.
2007 Casa Lopostolle Alexandre Cabernet Sauvagnon - from Chile - case $215.88 bottles $19.50 each

Cherry Vinaigrette with Dijon Mustard

1/2 Cup of minced Green Onion                                  1/2 Cup of Vinegar
1/2 Cup of Dry Sherry                                                2 Cups of Olive Oil
1/2 Cup of Cherry Juice (sweet)                                 1/4 Teaspoon black Pepper
2 Teaspoons Dijon Mustard                                     

This is a tasty dressing to use on a baby spinach salad with heirloom tomatoes, bacon, 1 boiled egg shredded, and beets.

Remember that I look forward to hearing from you with your comments about the wines and the recipes. Contact me at 503-910-9524 or dave@elegantcateringandwines.com  We can ship any wines or beers to most states and we are willing to mix wines to make cases with any wines you find in Oregon, for the best deal.

2010 HandCraft Chardonnay Case $121.08

2010 HandCraft Chardonnay Case $121.08

What you are going to find is a crisp clean and refreshing chardonnay. In your mouth the wine is medium-to-full bodied with delightful highlights of flavors of Fuji apple and pineapple while featuring a layered complexity, with fine acid balance and lengthy finish. Another person in our group felt they tasted and experienced aromas of lemon and hints of pear and vanilla. I do not believe that this wine will be one to age for a period of time. I feel it is a great wine for enjoyment now and for the next 3 to 5 years.

February Special Price $121.08 and bottles available $11.59 each

Other February Specials

All the wines from Barefoot Winery Chardonnay case $65.00 bottles available
Freixenet Champagne Cordon Negro Brut from Spain $95.88 bottles at $8.50 each.
   Also all the other Freixenet Champagnes
Acacia Chardonnay case $179.88 bottles available $15.50

CABBAGE SALAD WITH SESAME DIJON DRESSING

1 cup Dijon mustard                                          2 Tablespoons Sugar
 ½ Tablespoon minced garlic                              4 Tablespoons Sesame oil
2/3 Cup Rice wine vinegar                                 ¼ Cup Sesame seeds, toasted
¾ Cup Soy sauce                                              ¾ Cups chopped green onion
1 Tablespoon grated ginger                               ½ Cup Honey                               
1 Quart of graded red cabbage                          1 Quart of graded green cabbage
Sea salt and pepper to taste

In large bowl mix together mustard, sesame oil, vinegar, soy sauce, sugar, garlic, ginger, green onions, honey and sesame seeds until smooth chill for 30 minutes.
Combine the red and green cabbages with the dressing mixture; mix together and let marinade for 30 minutes and mix again before serving.

Remember that I look forward to hearing from you with your comments about the wines and the recipes. Contact me at 503-910-9524 or dave@elegantcateringandwines.com  We can ship any wines or beers to most states and we are willing to mix wines to make cases with any wines you find in Oregon, for the best deal.

When are we going to tell the Government to get out of our Business?

Keep the Government out of the wineries business!

Kirk Schrader wants to stick his noise into the business of wineries by tying their hands on their ability to ship wines directly to individuals.  Wholesalers want to control Oregon and Washington wineries and protect their own pocket book, and Schrader wants to be their buddy. Help keep competition alive and kick Schrader down the road and those of his kind.
The landmark 2005 Supreme Court Granholm decision, which ruled that states cannot discriminate between in- and out-of-state wineries in matters of direct-to-consumer wine shipping. Can’t Schrader understand that the Supreme Court Rules? The Granholm decision argued that the 21st Amendment, which ended Prohibition and put states in charge of alcohol regulation, does not trump the Constitution's Commerce Clause, which prevents states from restricting interstate trade. I feel even though it may cut into my business, wineries should not be restricted on shipping their wines. Granholm has led to a wave of winery direct-shipping challenges and new laws; direct-to-consumer wine shipping is now legal to varying degrees in 37 states and the District of Columbia. In Oregon and Washington for the most part wineries are small businesses just trying to make a living, and that is difficult at times. Make sure that if you know anyone in either state congress tell them to leave our wineries alone!
Tell them not to prevent consumers from being able to buy wines directly from wineries. Sorry for the delay in my evaluations of wines, but this was more important. Please enjoy the following Crab recipe.

Crab Stuffed Pastry with Citrus

¼ Cup Sour Cream                                     ¼ Cup Mayo
2 Tablespoons of fresh Lemon Juice             ½ lemon zest
Sea Sale and Pepper to taste                       1-Pound Fresh Dungeness Crab
½ Teaspoon chopped Chives                        Croissant Dough
1/4 cup chopped celery                              2 Eggs beaten

Combine mayo, sour cream, lemon juice, lemon zest, chopped chives, celery, and salt and pepper to taste. Roll out the croissant dough and place into the center 1 tablespoon of crab mixture and close dough tightly and, lightly coat the croissant with beaten egg mixture and bake in oven for 15 to 20 minutes in oven at 400 degree oven. A Pinot Grigio or a glass of lemon-aid would be a good pairing with this food.

Remember that I look forward to hearing from you with your comments about the wines and the recipes. Contact me at 503-910-9524 or dave@elegantcateringandwines.com  We can ship any wines or beers to most states and we are willing to mix wines to make cases with any wines you find in Oregon, for the best deal.

Thank all of you for your personal recipes. I encourage you to send me your recipes that you would want me to try and write you my comments.

2007 Northstar Winery Merlot Columbia Valley -- Case 6 Bottles $185.95

2007 Northstar Winery Columbia Merlot  Case 6 bottles $185.95

This wine is not commonly found in the grocery store. A well balanced merlot which for all intensive purposes created may surpass many merlots.. The winery carried off a well balanced  blending 3 grapes, they used  20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 75 % Merlot and 5 % Petite Verdot. They made a  wine that carries the floavors of dark cherry and spice. I find this wine to be full of structure that fills your mouth with moments of excitement and memories of wines passed enjoyed. On the palate the tannins do not overwhelm the finish and leave you wanting the next drink.I believe that winemaker David Merfeld is to Merlot from Northstar that Ridge Vineyards in California is to Zinfandels. Northstar vineyards received recognition both from the Wine Spectator 91 and a 92 from the wine Advocate. If you want a taste sensation then spend the money for this wine. Ths month cases at $185.95 and bottles available at $33.00 each.

Other January Specials

2008 Hogue Cellars Sauvignon Blanc case !2 bottles $70.68 bottles at $6.25
  Also all other wines Hogue Cellars
Cutler Creek White Zinfandel  case 12 bottles $38.88 bottles at $3.99
All Wines by case from Cuvaison Winery California at 10% of my cost
All Wines by case from Simi Winery California at 10% over my cost.

Basil Aioli

1-Pound Basil Leaves                                2 Cups Olive Oil
1 Egg Yoke                                             1 Tablespoon Dijon Mustard
2-Tablespoon Sherry Vinegar                    2 Tablespoons mayo
1 Teaspoon minced garlic

Heat your Olive Oil until warm, now pour into a blender and add the basil leaves and garlic. Puree the leaves and let cool. In bowl put your egg and mustard, blend and add the puree mixture and mix. After this is mixed together well then slowly mix in the sherry vinegar and mayo.
This is a great green salad dressing or fun dipping sauce for fresh vegetables. If you want to get serious then use it on baked chicken. When your chicken is close to the end of its baking time then generously spread onto your chicken and finish baking chicken. It is great also as a twist to cooking chicken on a BBQ grill as a change from BBQ sauce, using in the same fashion as oven baking.

Remember that I look forward to hearing from you with your comments about the wines and the recipes. Contact me at 503-910-9524 or dave@elegantcateringandwines.com  We can ship any wines or beers to most states and we are willing to mix wines to make cases with any wines you find in Oregon, for the best deal.

2010 Arbor Crest Dionysis Vineyards Riesling -- $80.76 bottles available

This is an idae for an easy lunch for your arternoon delight.

 2010 Arbor Crest Dionysis Vineyards Riesling -- case $80.76

This is a wine that you will truly enjoy. One lady that tasted the Riesling said she smelled accents of pineapple and nectarine. I found aromas of peach, citrus and honey. It is said that the Riesling originated along the Rhine River in Germany. Germany’s wine growing season is a cool growing season and has many simular tempetiture changes as Oregon. Rieslings can come across with a sweet thick body like a late-harvest dessert wine or dryer as a Austrian style of wine. Riesling wine is an aromatic grape variety displaying distinctive floral & citrus-like aromas as well as high acidity. Arbor Crest Winery has captured the robustness that many connoisseurs as well as the averge drinker of Reisling will enjoy. The winery said that they hand picked the fruit for this wine and it came from a single vineyard. This Riesling wine needs to be consumed young  with its fruity & aromatic style, and has a crisp, smooth finish. The brilliant color of yellow straw with a slight green hue will pull you into the glass and the explosive nose makes it drinkable all day long. I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this wine, which certainly exceeded my expectations on the whole.

January Special case (12 bottles) $80.76 and bottles $7.45 each

Other January Specials

2002 Dom Perignon (6 bottle case) $744.00 or bottles $135.00 – Reg. $156.00
Mumm Cordon Rouge (12 bottle case) $416.00 or bottles $37.00
     Any Other sizes of Mumm Cordon Rouge on special
2009 Bethel Heights Vineyards Chardonnay case $217.00 – Bottles $19.00 each
All wines the come under the label of 14 Hands
All wine made by Ch. Ste. Michelle Winery  

Dungeness Crab with grilled Asparagus with Red Wine Vinaigrette
 (If crab is not for you then use smoked salmon)

2 Bunches Asparagus                                  ¼ Cup Olive Oil
Sea Salt and Pepper                                   3 Tablespoons Butter
½ Cup Chopped Chives                                2 Cloves chopped fine Garlic
½ Pound Crab Meat                                    Grated Parmesan

For Vinaigrette

1 Teaspoon Minced Garlic                            1/4Cup Red Wine
3 Green Onions chopped                              2 Tablespoon Beaver Honey Mustard
1-Cup Olive Oil                                             Sea Salt and Pepper
¼ Cup Red Wine Vinegar                       

In blender place all ingredients except the oil and puree. When finished add the oil and blend and set aside for at least 1 hour.

Spray a baking pan and trim the Asparagus and brush with olive oil until all coated. If in stove under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes, rotating the asparagus until cooked. If cooked on outside grill be sure to roll asparagus frequently until cooked. While asparagus is cooking melt butter and add the crab and chives and heat 3 minutes and salt and pepper if desired. Serve your guest by putting the asparagus on a serving plate top with the crab then sprinkle lightly with grated Parmesan and serve vinaigrette on the side. (Be sure to stir the vinaigrette with spoon.)

Remember that I look forward to hearing from you with your comments about the wines and the recipes. Contact me at 503-910-9524 or dave@elegantcateringandwines.com  We can ship any wines or beers to most states and we are willing to mix wines to make cases with any wines you find in Oregon, for the best deal.

2009 Arbor Crest Wineries Four Vineyards Merlot - $169.00 per case