Legal Sea Foods presents the Chilean Wine Festival

October 23, 9:36 PMDC Restaurant ExaminerLisa Shapiro

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Concha y Toro Vineyards; photo courtesy of visitchile.com

Beginning this week through November 14th, Legal Sea Foods presents the Chilean Wine Festival which offers the region’s renowned wines paired with a delicious new feature menu. During the Chilean Wine Festival, the 7th Street, NW, Crystal City, and Tyson’s Galleria locations will showcase the distinctive regional wines of Chile.

Featured wines will include Santa Rita Sauvignon Blanc Reserva, Casablanca Valley 2008; Vina Errazuriz “Wild Ferment” Chardonnay, Casablanca Valley 2007 and Cono Sur “Vision” Pinot Noir, Colchagua Valley, Chile, 2008. Sample each wine by the glass, bottle with dinner or an exploratory flight of three additional varieties for $7.95. For more information about Legal Sea Foods and its locations, please visit www.legalseafoods.com.

Photo courtesy of Goodinson.com

In addition, Legal Sea Foods at Tysons Galleria II will be holding a Concha y Toro Wine Dinner on October 26th at 6:30 p.m. In 1883, Don Melchor Concha y Toro brought noble French grapevines of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Merlot, and Carmenère from the Bordeaux region. By 1923,  the vineyard was incorporated as a stock company and shares were sold in the Santiago stock market. Today Concha y Toro vineyards is one of the largest producers of wines from Latin America.

This special wine dinner will be hosted by Italo Joffre of Concha y Toro vineyards and will allow guests to enjoy the unique flavors of the food through six courses and wine pairings of the Chilean Valley. Priced at $75 per person (including tax & gratuity).

Aperitif

Terrunyo Sauvignon Blanc, El Triángulo Vineyard, Casablanca, 2007

First Course

Clam Duo Ceviche of Littleneck Clams with Lemon Peel and Shallot Crispy Fried Clams with Chimichurri Sauce

Maycas de Limari Sauvignon Blanc, Limari Valley, 2007

Second Course

Shrimp Empanada Hearts of Palm, Tomato, Creamed Corn, and Herb Salad

Marques de Casa Concha Chardonnay, Santa Isabel, Maipo Valley, 2007

Third Course

Roasted Salmon Crispy Pork Belly, Grilled Plums au Jus, and Quinoa Salad

Maycas di Limari Syrah, Limari Valley, 2006 Terrunyo Carménère, Peumo Vineyard, Rapel Valley, 2006

Fourth Course

Seared Rare Tuna Merken Spice Rub, Sweet Potatoes, Greens with Raisins and Garlic, Olive Dressing

Marques de Casa Concha Merlot, Puente Alto, Maipo Valley, 2006 Palo Alto Reserve Red, Maule Valley, 2008

Dessert Course

Pineapple Upside Down Sweet Corn Pudding Cake

Concha y Toro Late Harvest Sauvignon Blanc, Lourdes Vineyard, Maule Valley 2006

This dinner is only available at the Tyson’s Galleria II location and reservations are required and can be made by calling (703) 827-8900.