Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island showcased Rombauer Vineyards for dinner guests of The Capital Grille in Providence on Nov. 30. Hosted by Bill Figulski, Senior Business Development Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery, and Jill Hamilton, Sales Representative, Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island, participants enjoyed a five-course meal each paired with a different Rombauer Vineyards wine. Showcased wines included Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Merlot, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. Also on display was the 2019 edition of the “Joy of Cooking” cookbook by Irma S. Rombauer, which was revised and expanded upon by Rombauer’s great-grandson John Becker and Becker’s wife, Megan Scott. Since 1980, Rombauer Vineyards has produced award-winning wines, including its Carneros Chardonnay, Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Merlot, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Diamond Selection Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel. In April 2022, Rombauer Vineyards acquired three additional premium vineyards totaling 154 vine acres in the California appellations of Carneros-Sonoma, Sonoma Valley and Fiddletown. The wines are available via Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island.
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- Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island hosted a wine-pairing dinner featuring Rombauer Vineyards at The Capital Grille in Providence on Nov. 30.
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- Chris Phillips, Managing Partner, The Capital Grille; Jill Hamilton, Sales Representative, Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island; Bill Figulski, Senior Business Development Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery; and James Coppa, Wine Director, The Capital Grille.
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- Bill Figulski, Senior Business Development Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery and Jill Hamilton, Sales Representative, Johnson Brothers of Rhode Island.
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- Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley Merlot, Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon and Zinfandel.
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- Rombauer wines with the 2019 edition of the “Joy of Cooking” cookbook by Irma S. Rombauer, which was revised and expanded upon by Rombauer’s great-grandson John Becker and Becker’s wife, Megan Scott.
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- Rombauer Vineyards Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Napa Valley Merlot.
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- Chris Phillips, Managing Partner, The Capital Grille.
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- Bill Figulski, Senior Business Development Manager, E. & J. Gallo Winery pours.
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- James Coppa, Wine Director, The Capital Grille showcasing Rombauer Vineyards Napa Valley Merlot.
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- Rombauer Vineyards Zinfandel.
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- A pour of Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay.
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- Rombauer Vineyards Carneros Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc on ice.
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- The first course, butter-poached lobster tail, served over parsnip puree and lobster nage, was paired with Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay.
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- The second course, pumpkin seed-encrusted sea scallops, accompanied by pumpkin ravioli and sage beurre noisette, was served with Rombauer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc.
Photos by Adam Haley.
