Tapas at Zambra
Wednesday, 30 November 2022 10:25Please join us on December 15th at 6:30 for Tapas at Zambra paired with wines from Jean-Christian Rotagni. Located at 85 Walnut Street in Asheville, Zambra presents the tastes and traditions of the Western Mediterranean offering a contemporary take on tapas and wine pairings. In between the romantic amber-lit ceiling and smooth stone floor is a festive atmosphere that holds true to the name which means “gypsy dance of celebration.”
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Seared Scallops with Watercress, celery root puree, kohlrabi, and celery seed.
Pairing: Two whites from Provence. The Chateau Saint Maur is 100% Vermentino, from the French Riviera, a Cru Classé, with notes of white flower dancing around aromas of fresh apricot, and a voluptuous concentration resulting in an unmistakable viscosity. The Chateau Romanin is a cuvée of exceptional minerality, with notes of toasted biscuit, pear, almonds and an overall uniquely enjoyable feel. These two very southern French whites will be a delightful study with the scallops.
- Chateau Saint Maur, Excellence, Côtes de Provence Cru Classé, Blanc 2020. Raisonnée HVE: 100% Vermentino
- Chateau Romanin Blanc, Baux de Provence Appellation, AOP 2019, Biodynamic Demeter: Vermentino 40%, Roussanne 24%, Clairette 22%, Grenache Blanc 14%. Decanter Gold Medal with 95 Rating.
Marinated Flank Steak, crispy fingerlings, Zambra steak sauce, arugula, roasted garlic.
Pairing: Three reds made to accompany red meat, and offering a different style of pairing. The Pic Saint Loup is a rather big wine, with dark cherries and spices aromas. The Saint Joseph is fresh and rather blue, with well rounded tannins, notes of cherry and an overtone of blueberry, plum. The Domaine Richeaume, is pulpous and fresh, with aromas of black currant, plum, blackberry. It will be a fascinating battle to conquer your sensations.
- Mas Peyrolle, Pic Saint Loup, Esprit 2017, Organic: Syrah 50%, Mourvèdre 30%, Grenache 10%, Cinsault 10%
- Domaine Richeaume, Tradition 2017, Biodynamic: Cabernet Sauvignon 18%, Grenache 43%, Tempranillo 13%, Merlot 12%. Gold Medal Decanter, 95 rating.
- Sylvain Gauthier, St Joseph, 2019: 100% Syrah
Chocolate Pot de Crême, coffee and whipped cream. And ALL the Reds!
The Evening is $120 including tax and gratuity. Reservations: clic@jean-