Many Congrats!!!!

Congratulations to Scott Harper and Bret Davis for becoming Louisville's first two Master Sommelier's! Way to go guys, you deserve it!

Rhone Wine Dinner July 24th @ The Oakroom

I don't know about the rest of you, but I've been dying to go to a wine function in Louisville that leaves a lasting impression on me, and will offer people something to gawk about for months to come. I have some amazing resources at my fingertips, so I've decided to host a wine event that will be sure to change your life. If you haven't had much experience with the Rhone Valley of France, please come to this dinner. You will never be the same.

The Oakroom will be hosting a rare wine dinner on the evening of July 24th.

We will begin with a reception at 6:30 and sip on some Pascal Jolivet Sancerre.

The next stop on our journey will be at the table, where Chef de Cuisine Bobby Benjamin will introduce his amuse bouche for the evening. Saint Marcellin anyone?

I won't give you all of the details just yet, but know the wines will consist of:

1997 Hermitage, Paul Jaboulet Aine, Le Pied la Cote

1996 Crozes Hermitage, Paul Jaboulet Aine, Domaine de Thalabert

1997 Crozes Hermitage, Paul Jaboulet Aine, Domaine Raymond Roure

1996 Saint Joseph Reserve!

and for Dessert...(drum roll please) 1996 Muscat des Beaumes de Venise, Paul Jaboulet!

This one shouldn't be missed! The Seelbach will also be offering a discounted room rate of $79 for the night if you would like to take the elevator home.

The price of dinner is $100 per person (includes tax and gratuity).

1/2 Price Wine???!!!

In order to shave off some inventory...I've decided to discount about 500 selections of my 1500 selection list. I know, it's hard to believe, but it's the right thing to do right now. We're in a recession, and the general public are not able to go spend $250 on a bottle of wine right now. So, come into the Oakroom and spend $125 on that bottle you love. Meanwhile, our Chef, Bobby Benjamin, has created a menu that is much gentler on the pocketbook, but exceeds the expectations of a AAA Five Diamond rated establishment. Kudos to Chef Bobby.

We are doing 3 courses for $39 and $45, as well as a la carte. Our five course Chef's tasting is only $85!

I'm very proud of what we are doing here at The Oakroom and I hope Louisville will take advantage of this gem and all it has to offer.