TGIC Importers » Wine Events http://tgicimporters.com Fine Wine Importers & Distributors Thu, 17 May 2012 16:21:05 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 Starlight Children's Foundation Gala http://tgicimporters.com/starlight-childrens-foundation-gala/ http://tgicimporters.com/starlight-childrens-foundation-gala/#comments Fri, 11 May 2012 17:57:18 +0000 Andrea http://tgicimporters.com/?p=10187 Join TGIC at the Starlight Children’s Foundation Gala where we will celebrate Starlight’s inspiring families and their special honorees.

The Beverly Hilton, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, California

 

HONORING

Insomniac Games, Inc.
2012 Heart of Gold Award

Keith Wetmore, on behalf of Morrison & Foerster, LLP
2012 Jacki Carlish Humanitarian Award

Stephen Davis, on behalf of Hasbro Studios
2012 Best in Family Award


ENTERTAINMENT

Jeff Leibow, star from the cast of Jersey Boys

Special Performance by Dave Koz


]]> http://tgicimporters.com/starlight-childrens-foundation-gala/feed/ 0 2012 Grand Tasting Wines of Chile http://tgicimporters.com/2012-grand-tasting-wines-of-chile/ http://tgicimporters.com/2012-grand-tasting-wines-of-chile/#comments Tue, 01 May 2012 17:03:08 +0000 Andrea http://tgicimporters.com/?p=10145 Join TGIC on Tuesday, June 12 at the Wines of Chile USA Grand Tasting in New York City, the global epicenter of food and wine and the premier market for Chilean and Imported wines.

The Grand Tasting will be held at the contemporary and renowned Metropolitan Pavilion, located in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Chelsea, the cultural heart of NYC, is known city-wide for its energetic nightlife and countless restaurants.

More details to come as the date draws nearer!

]]> http://tgicimporters.com/2012-grand-tasting-wines-of-chile/feed/ 0 Flavors of South America with Father and Son http://tgicimporters.com/flavors-of-south-america/ http://tgicimporters.com/flavors-of-south-america/#comments Thu, 12 Apr 2012 17:53:34 +0000 Andrea http://tgicimporters.com/?p=10061 Flavors of South America, Father and Son

 

Michael Cordúa
Amazón Grill, Houston; Américas, Houston and The Woodlands, TX; Artista, Houston; and Churrascos, Houston and Sugar Land, TX

 

 

 

David Cordúa
Amazón Grill, Houston; Américas, Houston and The Woodlands, TX; Artista, Houston; and Churrascos, Houston and Sugar Land, TX

Over the past two decades, self-taught chef, restaurateur and JBF nominee Michael Cordúa has maintained a reputation for excellence at his Houston-area family of Latin restaurants, which recently welcomed a new member to its ranks: his equally talented son, David.

MENU

  • Hors d’Oeuvre
    • Tiritas de Calamar > Potato-Crusted Calamari with Huancaína Sauce, Queso Fresco, and Micro-Cilantro
    • Caramañolas > Yuca Turnovers with Chorizo, Black Beans, and Creamy Cilantro Sauce
    • Taconcitos de Atun > Ahi Tuna with Corn Tortilla Cornets, Avocado Mousse, and Toasted Sesame Seeds
    • Angel Wings > Frenched Chicken Wings with Habanero-Infused Raw Honey
    • Anticuchos de Borrego > Smoked Lamb Chops with Aji Panca Glaze
    • Pascual Toso Brut NV
    • Montes Alpha Pinot Noir 2009
  • Dinner
    • The Rosespud > Fried Taro with Cabrales Blue Cheese Sauce, Chimichurri, and Roasted Tomato Salsa
    • Chancho con Yuca > Sous Vide Pork with Yuca, Pickled Cabbage, and Chicharrónes
    • Dark and Stormy Cocktail with Flor de Caña Grand Reserve 7-Year-Aged Rum
    • Salmon con Ceviche Caliente > Pan-Seared Salmon and Yellowtail Ceviche with Habanero Beurre Blanc, Tomatoes, Red Onions, and Charred Tortilla
    • Montes Alpha Special Cuvée Chardonnay 2009
    • Black Bean Gumbo with Bacon-Wrapped Quail, Okra Croutons, and Shrimp Bouillon Foam
    • Faustino V Reserva Rioja 2005
    • Churrasco > Pan-Seared Beef Tenderloin with Chimichurri, Quick-Pickled Grape Tomatoes, and Tortilla-Crusted Avocado
    • Doña Paula Selección de Bodega Malbec 2007
    • Assorted Signature Tastes > Tres Leches, Chocolate and Dulce de Leche Alfajores, Sweet Corn Flan, and Pio X
    • Taylor Fladgate 10-Year-Aged Tawny Porto NV

 

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]]> http://tgicimporters.com/flavors-of-south-america/feed/ 0 Celebrate World Malbec Day with TGIC Importers http://tgicimporters.com/celebrate-world-malbec-day-with-tgic-importers/ http://tgicimporters.com/celebrate-world-malbec-day-with-tgic-importers/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 17:29:32 +0000 Andrea http://tgicimporters.com/?p=10032 Vino Wine and Tapas Room for a night of live music, a special food pairing menu…]]> Come to the Vino Wine and Tapas Room for a night of live music, a special food pairing menu with Achaval Ferrer and Kaiken Malbecs and a TGIC Importers complimentary Malbec wine tasting table!

]]> http://tgicimporters.com/celebrate-world-malbec-day-with-tgic-importers/feed/ 0 Columbia Winemaker Dinner with Enrique Toso http://tgicimporters.com/columbia-winemaker-dinner-with-enrique-toso/ http://tgicimporters.com/columbia-winemaker-dinner-with-enrique-toso/#comments Thu, 29 Mar 2012 15:46:52 +0000 Andrea http://tgicimporters.com/?p=9900 Join special guest of honor Enrique Toso, 4th generation of Pascual Toso, at the Columbia Winemaker Dinner with Bodegas y Viñedos Pascual Toso of Mendoza, Argentina. The five-course dinner will feature wines of Pascual Toso of Mendoza, Argentina, founded in 1890.

WHERE: Columbia Restaurant in Ybor City

WHEN: Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

COST: $100 per person (all inclusive)

CALL: 813-248-4961 or EMAIL colybor@columbiarestaurant.com

Dinner and wines paired by Columbia’s Corporate Chef Geraldo Bayona and 4th Generation of the Columbia Richard Gonzmart

Note: Reservations are required.

]]> http://tgicimporters.com/columbia-winemaker-dinner-with-enrique-toso/feed/ 0 13th Annual Food, Wine & Microbrew Festival http://tgicimporters.com/13th-annual-food-wine-microbrew-festival/ http://tgicimporters.com/13th-annual-food-wine-microbrew-festival/#comments Mon, 26 Mar 2012 18:00:02 +0000 Andrea http://tgicimporters.com/13th-annual-food-wine-microbrew-festival/ Join TGIC Importers, Ironstone Vineyards and Pascual Toso Wines at the 13th Annual Food, Wine & Microbrew Festival!

WHEN: Thursday, April 19 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

WHERE: Westfield Promenade, 6100 Topanga Canyon Blvd., Woodland Hills, CA 91367

Over 1,000 connoisseurs from all over the Valley will gather to experience the ultimate in dining indulgence from local restaurants, wineries and microbreweries. Enjoy the evening in our beautiful 20,000 square-foot Garden Venue. All tastings included in price of ticket. Attendees must be 21 years of age to enter. No strollers. Net Proceeds will benefit the Valley Cultural Center.

Purchase tickets at www.valleycultural.org or call 818-704-1358.

Get a ticket deal at Local Wine Events!

 

 

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No reservations needed!

Rock & Reillys Irish Pub
8911 W Sunset Blvd
West Hollywood, CA 90069

 

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Call (949) 454-8585 to make your reservations.

Villa Roma
5254 La Paz Road, Suite A
Laguna Hills, CA 92653

]]> http://tgicimporters.com/norton-winemaker-dinner/feed/ 0 HEB South American Wine Month: WEEK ONE—Pascual Toso http://tgicimporters.com/heb-south-american-wine-month-week-one%e2%80%94pascual-toso/ http://tgicimporters.com/heb-south-american-wine-month-week-one%e2%80%94pascual-toso/#comments Thu, 05 Jan 2012 17:28:21 +0000 nswords http://tgicimporters.com/?p=9240 Would you like to taste Toso Estate Malbec and Toso Estate Cabernet Sauvignon? Would you like to meet the man behind the wine—the infamous Enrique Toso? Then join TGIC at eight tastings at different HEB markets throughout Texas next week. Click South American Wine Month: WEEK ONE—Pascual Toso for the entire schedule. We look forward to seeing you there!

]]> http://tgicimporters.com/heb-south-american-wine-month-week-one%e2%80%94pascual-toso/feed/ 0 The Toso Turkey Toast http://tgicimporters.com/the-toso-turkey-toast/ http://tgicimporters.com/the-toso-turkey-toast/#comments Fri, 11 Nov 2011 18:51:56 +0000 nswords http://tgicimporters.com/?p=9083
Join TGIC and Pascual Toso Wines to toast the turkey and taste Toso Brut Sparkling Chardonnay!*

Adopt a turkey at the event through Farm Sanctuary’s Adopt-A-Turkey Program.

WHEN:
Monday, November 21 8pm – 10pm

WHERE:
Bodega Wine Bar Hollywood
6290 Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028

RSVP:
bschreck@tgicimporters.com

*Available at Whole Foods this holiday season.

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