hats off to - congregation temple israel, st. louis, mo
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Temple Israel!Taste the Night Away with Fine Wines,
Craft Beer, and Amazing Food!
Hats Off to
SAT.3.8.14
Welcome!
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Order Wine at Special Pricing Be sure to order some of the great wines sampled this
evening at special discounted pricing. It’s a great way to
stock up for an upcoming party, wedding or Bar/Bat Mitzvah,
or simply to enjoy at home. A portion of each sale this
evening will benefit Temple Israel’s education and social
justice programs. all wine will be delivered to the Temple.
We will notify you when your order is ready for you
to pickup.
Raffle TicketsBe sure to enter to win our great wine and beer-themed
baskets. Raffle tickets are just $10 each or 6 for $50.
Fast and Easy Check-OutFor your convenience, you will receive an order form
listing all of the wines we’re sampling this evening.
Simply complete the form listing any wine you wish
to purchase. We’ll also use this form to track any raffle
ticket purchases you make this evening. Stop by the
registration table before you leave. We’ll total your
purchases, collect your payment, and you’ll be on
your way!
FREE Cab Service AvailableWe want you to enjoy this evening aND arrive home
safely. You are welcome to leave your car here at Temple
Israel overnight and enjoy a Free ride home in a private
dedicated taxi that we have reserved from 7:30-9:30 p.m.
We are happy to provide this service. Donations to the
Temple to help defray the cost are welcome.
To Hats Off to Temple Israel!Don a hat and get ready for a fun evening of great company, fine wines, craft beers, and delectable food.
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Thank You to Our Top Hat Sponsors Dr. Keith and Dr. Hui Hua Bernstein Dr. Jerry and Judy Levy Cary and Dee Mogerman
David and Beth Deutsch Larry and Liz Linkon Bob and Kathy Ortbals, Jr.
Todd and Stephanie Greenberg Dr. Mark and Wendy Ludwig Jeremy and Beth Shook
Keith and Gail Kitsis
A Tip of the Hat to Our Donors and Vendors 4 Hands Brewing Company Grandma’s Nuts Jake and Leslie Reby
Anonymous Home Wine Kitchen Jim and Diana Rothbarth
A. Bommarito Wines Kakao Chocolate Schlafly Beer,
Baetje Farms John Dunn Homestyle Catering The Saint Louis Brewery
Jeanne Bloom Larry and Liz Linkon Debbie Schultz
Jonathan and Patty Bloom Rob Litz and Nancy Nix-Rice Soup 4 You in the Lou
Championship Catering Lohr Distributing Square One Brewery & Distillery
Ed and Carol Cohen Major Brands St. Louis Brews
Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant Mission Taco Tavolo Vigneto, LLC
Crushed Red O’Fallon Brewery Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Michael and Carla Feuer The Party Broker
Edward and Dorette Goldberg Pumpernickles Delicatessen
Thank You!
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Special Thanks to….stephen Gitto, advanced sommelier and certified wine educator for Schnucks Markets, for leading our Premium Tasting.
Byron Brownstein, for providing the beautiful musical accompaniment for our event.
larry linkon, our resident wine maven, for working with our wine vendors to coordinate this evening’s tasting selections
and for providing our wine glasses.
Nancy (Wilkerson) Kreinberg and Donna Wilkerson-light, for donating their time and graphic design talent to create
our invitation, program, signage, and event publicity.
Our Amazing Hats Off to Temple Israel Planning Committee Hui Hua Bernstein Ron Falkoff Rebecca Rubin Schlansky
Bryan Bess Sarah Falkoff Julianne Schankman
Lindsay Bess Erin Wolfman May Peter Schankman
Sarah Corson Matthew May Amanda Winnick
Our Wonderful Volunteers Gale Hilburg Marisa Reby
Howard Masin JoAnn Stephan
Sydney Masin Dr. Peter Weiss
Jan Offenbach Nykin
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Wine Vendors A. Bommarito Wines (*Denotes Premium Tasting Selection)
*Pahlmeyer Pinot Noir 2011 ............................................................................................................................ $64
The 2011 Pinot Noir suggests black plum, desert sage, warm rose and sunbaked lakeshore.
Concentrated flavors of ripe strawberries, plums, and tomatoes echo on the wine’s long finish.
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*Cliff Lede Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 ............................................................................................................. $59
Vibrant black and bing cherry and wild berry aromas are complemented by anise spice and vanilla bean.
This is a generous wine with refined tannins and the characteristic earthy minerality of the Stag’s Leap District.
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*Patz and Hall Chardonnay Dutton Ranch 2011 ............................................................................................... $36
Produced from some of the oldest plantings of Chardonnay in western Sonoma County, this wine is predominantly
a blend of California heritage clones and selections. The aromas offer ripe peach, pear, toasted almond and marzipan
layers, alongside intriguing cinnamon, carnation and spice notes. On the palate, this wine is plush and lingering,
with flavors of ripe pineapple and green apple.
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Steele Chardonnay California Cuvée 2012 ...................................................................................................... $18
The Cuvée consistently exhibits excellent depth of flavor, wonderful acidity and complex aromas.
The Santa Maria vineyards add a tropical fruit character to the wine, flavors and aroma of mango,
pineapple, and papaya.
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Hess Cabernet Sauvignon Allomi Vineyard 2011 .............................................................................................. $25
The Allomi Vineyard lies in the gently rolling hills of northeastern Napa Valley, where the combination of a typically
long, warm growing season and well-drained soils create optimal ripening conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. Classic red
Cabernet fruit joins a touch of blackberry and currant, with moderate but well integrated tannins and a soft,
round mouth-feel. Aging in American oak brings a pleasant oak spice to the finish.
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La Follette Pinot Noir 2012 ............................................................................................................................. $18
A bouquet of garden herbs of sage, thyme and savory comingle with red cherry on the nose. Finely woven tannins
play against the purity of fruit on the mid-palate. The structure and the chemistry of this wine speak to the cool year
on the Sonoma Coast and ensure that this will be a long-lived bottling.
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Santini Poggio Al Moro “Super Tuscan” 2010 ................................................................................................. $20
This proprietary blend dry red table wine is from Bolgheri, Tuscany, Italy. It is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot,
Sangiovese and Syrah. This wine sports dark concentration and almost Oriental aromas of dark spice and cured meat.
The fruit is on the dry side with black currant and prune.
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Château Marjosse Bordeaux Blanc 2012 ......................................................................................................... $17
The owner of this estate is Pierre Lurton, the same owner as Château Cheval Blanc and Château d’Yquem.
A Sémillon-Sauvignon Blanc blend, this white has a pale color with desirable depth which showcases fresh and lively
aromas of flowers and citrus. The wine on the palate releases delicious notes of pineapple, tangerines and apricots.
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Lohr Distributing
5 Rows Chardonnay 2011 ................................................................................................................................. $18
This wine shows good acidity and provides a nice balance to the ripe pineapple, pear, and passion fruit flavors.
It has just a hint of vanilla spice oak.
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Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc 2012 ....................................................................................................................... $18
Intensely aromatic and complex on the nose, this wine displays multi-layered characters of fresh basil, mint and coriander
with subtle notes of mandarin peel. A mother-watering yet smoothly integrated palate reveals notes of passion fruit,
papaya, and a strong textural component.
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Leonard Kreusch Goldtropfchen Auslese ........................................................................................................ $17
This single vineyard Auslese is produced from hand-picked, fully-ripened Riesling grapes. Its sweet pear and honeydew
melon flavors are delightful on the palate.
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Ministry of the Vinterior Pinot Noir 2010 ....................................................................................................... $17
Pinot Noir lovers agree that the best California Pinot Noir comes from the Russian River Valley. The valley has morning
fog, warm days, an afternoon breeze from the sea, and cool nights. The combination makes for some very happy
Pinot Noir grapes.
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Parcel 41 Merlot 2012 ..................................................................................................................................... $20
This limited production Merlot is enormously rich, ripe and concentrated showing layers of blackberry,
currant and mocha.
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Stefano Farina Le Brume 2010 ........................................................................................................................ $18
The combination of 40 percent Barbera, 40 percent Nebbiolo and 20 percent Merlot makes a sophisticated wine
obtained through the use of mature grapes aged in French barriques.
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Twenty Bench Cabernet 2012 ......................................................................................................................... $25
This lovely Cab expresses itself on the palate with harmonious flavors of cassis, blackberry, cigar box, dark chocolate
and vanilla spice. The Twenty Bench Cabernet is well-balanced with good structure and silky tannins.
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Major Brands (*Denotes Premium Tasting Selection)
*Caymus Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Napa Valley ........................................................................................... $66
This legendary Cabernet is full bodied with rich blackberry and black cherry fruit and an amazingly long finish.
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*Cakebread Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 – Napa Valley ..................................................................................... $63
This rich and lush Cabernet has blueberry and cola notes to complement the soft tannins.
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*DuMol Pinot Noir – Russian River Valley ...................................................................................................... $63
This Pinot Noir has classic aromas of earth, cherry and violets on the nose followed by a medium-bodied palate
and an acidic finish.
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*Two Hands Shiraz Bella’s Garden 2011 – Barossa Valley ................................................................................ $62
Ripe, stewed blackberry and blueberry fruits with pepper and smoked meat notes highlight this wine
which has made the Wine Spectator Top 100 list 10 vintages in a row!
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Tangley Oaks Chardonnay 2010 – Santa Barbara ............................................................................................ $13
This is a rich and buttery Chardonnay with tropical fruits complementing the apple and pear notes.
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Tangley Oaks Merlot 2010 – Napa Valley ......................................................................................................... $13
Bursting with oak and fruit notes this well-rounded Merlot is balanced and full-bodied.
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Two Hands Angel’s Share Shiraz 2011 – McLaren Vale ..................................................................................... $30
Black pepper, black fruits and baking spices jump out of this amazing Australian Shiraz.
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Belle Glos Meomi Pinot Noir 2012 - California ................................................................................................. $21
An amazing value and one of the best Pinot Noir’s to come out of California, this wine offers fruity, spicy,
and decadent flavors and a medium-plus body.
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Hanna Sauvignon Blanc 2012 – Russian River Valley ...................................................................................... $16
One of the oldest wineries in Sonoma, Hanna is known for its melon and citrus driven Sauvignon Blanc.
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Atalon Cabernet 2010 – Napa Valley ............................................................................................................... $26
The Atalon is a big, bold and brambly Cabernet Sauvignon with firm tannins and a long finish.
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Tavolo Vigneto (*Denotes Premium Tasting Selection)
*Castello San Donato in Perano Chianti Classico “Montecasi” 2007 .............................................................. $36
One hundred percent Sangiovese is aged more than two years from the famous Montecasi Vineyard to create
this amazing Chianti Classico.
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*Benanti Nerello Mascalese 2007 .................................................................................................................. $42
From the foothills of Mt. Etna, this wine is Italy’s answer to Burgundy.
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*Mauro Molino Barolo “Gallinotto” 2009 ....................................................................................................... $50
This Cru Barolo is from the famous Gallinotto Vineyard in LaMorra.
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Bonotto Delle Tezze Pinot Grigio “Montesanto” 2011 ..................................................................................... $17
Thirty days of skin contact gives this wine its pretty coppertone hue.
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Benanti Etna Rosso di Verzella 2010 .............................................................................................................. $23
Smoky minerality with hints of raspberry make this wine a great selection for Pinot Noir and Burgundy fans.
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Badia di Morrona “Taneto” 2010 .................................................................................................................... $20
This wine is a 12-month oak-aged blend of Syrah, Sangiovese and Merlot.
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Castello San Donato in Perano Chianti Classico Riserva 2009 ....................................................................... $26
Rich red and dark fruits make up this long finishing Chianti Classico Riserva.
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Badia di Morrona “N’Antia” 2009 .................................................................................................................. $34
The N’Antia Vineyard brings us this Cru Italian Bordeaux, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot.
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Beer Vendors O’Fallon Brewery
Wheach Peach Wheat
Imagine a smooth, clean wheat beer with a touch of peach and you get the idea behind O’Fallon Wheach.
Light, refreshing, and crisp, it’s perfect for any occasion.
Schlafly Beer, The Saint Louis Brewery
Pale Ale
The flagship Pale Ale is a smooth, balanced, copper-colored session beer with mildly spiced flavor and aroma from
the East Kent Goldings hops. The bready, lightly caramel malt complements the hint of fruitiness contributed by the
London Ale yeast, making it satisfying and authentic; the perfect flagship beer for Schlafly.
Irish Extra Stout
The Irish-Style Extra Stout amplifies the traditional drier versions from Ireland for a bolder, black brew. The addition
of both roasted barley and Dark Crystal malted barley give Extra Stout undertones of chocolate, molasses and
dried fruit.
Summer Lager
The Helles-Style Summer Lager is a bright, golden beer, perfect for summertime. The malts impart a wonderful,
fresh grain character, reminiscent of European lagers. The German Noble hop, Mittelfrüh, lends a mild lemony,
spicy flavor.
American IPA
The American IPA gets its bold hop flavor from 100 percent American hops and its deep gold and full body
from pale and crystal malted barley. A blend of Amarillo, Centennial and Simcoe hop varietals imparts AIPA
with bitterness and prominent aromas of citrus and fruit
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Urban Chestnut Brewing Company
Schlossturm
This lightly hopped, copper-colored ale is a style that originated in the northern ‘tal’ or valley of Germany commonly known
as the Rhine Valley. The specific style is Altbier; ‘alt’ meaning ‘old’, referencing the time-honored practice of top-fermentation,
which actually results in a fresh (not old) session ale with a slightly malty skew.
St. Louis Brews
Learn how to make your own craft beers at home from members of this St. Louis homebrew club.
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Baetje Farms
Steve & Veronica Baetje
573-483-9021
www.baetjefarms.com
Championship Catering
Larry Gerstein
314-606-9520
www.championshipcatering.com
Crushed Red
314-725-8007 (Clayton restaurant)
www.crushed-red.com
Grandma’s Nuts
Marcia Schechter
314-378-5301
www.grandmas-nuts.com
Kakao Chocolate
Brian Pelletier
314-645-4446 (Maplewood store)
www.kakaochocolate.com
John Dunn Homestyle Catering
John Dunn
314-423-2163
The Party Broker
Sherry Goldstein Muehlfarth
314-941-0522
Pumpernickles Delicatessen
Harlan Levin
314-567-4496
www.pumpernickles.com
Soup 4 You in the Lou
Erin Schneider
773-551-8134
Temple Israel
Debbie Jennings
314-432-8050
Our Food Purveyors
FoodVendors
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Thank You!
We encourage you to place your wine order this evening.
All orders must be received than Friday, march 14, 2014.
All wine will be delivered to Temple Israel. We will contact
you when your order is ready for pick-up.
FREE Cab Service AvailableWe want you to enjoy this evening aND arrive home safely.
You are welcome to leave your car here at Temple Israel
overnight and enjoy a Free ride home in a private dedicated
taxi that we have reserved from 7:30-9:30 p.m. We are happy
to provide this service. Donations to the Temple to help
defray the cost are welcome.
Our Hats are Off to YOU for attending this evening.
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