“Back To The Future: Then and Now” Wine Tasting

For this wine tasting, Pappas Bros. Steakhouse will reach back into their unparalleled wine library to pour carefully cellared examples of Pappas Bros.' favorite selections side by side with recent vintages. This "Then and Now" tasting, on May 15, $45 per person plus tax and gratuity, begins at 6:00 p.m. Reservations are required. A $25 dining voucher will be given to each wine tasting guest for redemption in restaurant after the tasting.

Pappas Bros. Wine Department featuring Barbara Werley, one of only 17 female Master Sommeliers in the world, Kim Wood, Advanced Sommelier, Heather Green and Jason Hisaw, Certified Sommeliers, will host this unique wine tasting. Werley adds, "This tasting is rare in that it has so many wines that are in various stages of development."

The culinary expertise centers squarely on Executive Chef James Johnson as he creates and the hors d'oeuvres specifically paired with the "Then and Now" vintages. "What a selection of wines for me to pair food with; this is going to be a great tasting! The wines featured at this event are as follows:

2001 Grosset "Polish Hill" Riesling, Clare Valley / 2007 Grosset "Polish Hill" Riesling, Clare Valley

1997 Alexander Valley Vineyards "Sin Vin" 1.5L, Alexander Valley / 2007 Alexander Valley Vineyards "Sin Vin", Alexander Valley

2001 Betts & Scholl Grenache, Barossa Valley / 2006 Betts & Scholl Grenache, Barossa Valley

2001 Perrin Vacqueyras / 2006 Perrin Vacqueyras

2000 Ausvetia Shiraz, South Australia / 2004 Ausvetia Shiraz, South Australia

1987 Spring Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley / 2003 Spring Mountain Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon, Napa Valley