Penfolds Plans 2006 Grange Release Dinner at Ruth’s Chris in Dallas

Posted on April 21st, 2011 3:03pm by Andrew Chalk
Filed under Andrew Chalk, Wine & Spirits

Penfolds, by acclaim, makes one of the 10 best red wines in the world. Lovers of Shiraz will have a chance to sample the illustrious wine  on May 1 at Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse in Dallas. On that evening, Penfolds is conducting a synchronized release across the US of the new 2006 vintage of Grange. For serious wine lovers, roll the press release:

Celebrate the exclusive U.S. release of the 2006 Penfolds Grange at Ruth’s Chris. Enjoy this highly coveted wine, along with other award winning Penfolds’ wines paired with signature dishes for an unforgettable evening.

Join us Sunday | May 1st | 6pm
$150 per person (not including tax & gratuity)

To commemorate this special occasion, guests will receive a keepsake. Call today to reserve your seat as space is limited. 972-250-2244.

Below you will find the menu. Also, a look at what a bottle costs, by vintage, right now:

NV (Avg: $383) 1962 (Avg: $2,452) 1974 (Avg: $818) 1986 (Avg: $903) 1998 (Avg: $605)
1951 (Avg: $68,806) 1963 (Avg: $1,896) 1975 (Avg: $590) 1987 (Avg: $590) 1999 (Avg: $404)
1952 (Avg: $23,891) 1964 (Avg: $1,178) 1976 (Avg: $1,102) 1988 (Avg: $561) 2000 (Avg: $540)
1953 (Avg: $31,298) 1965 (Avg: $1,250) 1977 (Avg: $680) 1989 (Avg: $561) 2001 (Avg: $478)
1954 (Avg: $33,448) 1966 (Avg: $1,324) 1978 (Avg: $632) 1990 (Avg: $838) 2002 (Avg: $476)
1955 (Avg: $5,136) 1967 (Avg: $1,161) 1979 (Avg: $1,108) 1991 (Avg: $632) 2003 (Avg: $416)
1956 (Avg: $33,448) 1968 (Avg: $879) 1980 (Avg: $737) 1992 (Avg: $572) 2004 (Avg: $484)
1957 (Avg: $33,448) 1969 (Avg: $989) 1981 (Avg: $659) 1993 (Avg: $530) 2005 (Avg: $427)
1958 (Avg: $30,261) 1970 (Avg: $849) 1982 (Avg: $610) 1994 (Avg: $525) 2006 (Avg: $499)
1959 (Avg: $4,411) 1971 (Avg: $1,196) 1983 (Avg: $703) 1995 (Avg: $471)
1960 (Avg: $3,071) 1972 (Avg: $626) 1984 (Avg: $608) 1996 (Avg: $525)
1961 (Avg: $2,610) 1973 (Avg: $650) 1985 (Avg: $598) 1997 (Avg: $435)

Source.

~Menu includes~

Reception
Penfolds Bin 51 Riesling

First Course
Hong Kong – Style Sea Bass
Paired with Penfolds Thomas Hyland Chardonnay

Second Course
Lamb Chop with a Demi Glace
Served with a sweet potato puree
Paired with Penfolds RWT Shiraz

Third Course
Filet
The most tender cut of corn-fed, Midwestern beef,
served on a bed of roasted wild mushrooms
Paired with Penfolds Grange 2006 -Exclusive US vintage release

Accompaniments
Creamed Spinach
Mashed Potatoes

Dessert
Chocolate Cake with a Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting
served with Vanilla Ice Cream
~

17840 Dallas Parkway
Dallas, TX 75287

3 comments

  1. Andrew,
    Thanks so much for posting information about the upcoming Penfolds event. Would it be possible to note that the Ft. Worth Ruth’s Chris location is also hosting a Release dinner the evening of the national release. Their address and RSVP number are below
    813 Main Street
    Fort Worth, TX 76102
    RSVP- 817-348-0080
    7:00pm start
    $150 per person

    @ 12:36 pm on April 26, 2011

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