LOUISVILLE, Ky (June 1, 2010)---On Wednesday, June 23, the Bristol Bar and Grille’s east location presents Wente Vineyards Winery Night, an event showcasing the country’s oldest continuously operated family-owned winery located in Livermore Valley, California. Four wines will be featured by the bottle, glass or in a flight, and a special menu of dishes paired with each varietal will be available in addition the regular menu. Owner and winemaker Karl Wente will be in attendance and will go from table to table to answer questions. The event will take place from 6 to 9 p.m. Reservations are suggested. For more information, call the restaurant at (502) 426-0627.

Wente Vinyards Winery Night

With Karl Wente

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Appetizer

Seared Scallops and Shrimp with grit cake, green mango slaw and ginger beurre blanc ($8)

Suggested Wines

2008 Chardonnay “Morning Fog” (Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay)

$19.50/bottle $5.95/glass

2008 Chardonnay “Riva Ranch” (Arroyo Seco, Monterey)

$25.50/bottle $7.50/glass

Entrées

Grilled Rare Yellowfin Tuna with Szechuan peppercorns, Asian vegetables, sushi rice, oven-roasted wild mushrooms and leek and Pinot Noir-soy reduction ($20)

Suggested Wine

2006 Pinot Noir “Reliz Creek” (Arroyo Seco, Monterey)

$33.50/bottle $9.75/glass

Tenderloin Napoleon Charlie

Crostini, Benton’s Country Ham, Maytag Blue Cheese, Beef Tenderloin Medallions, Cabernet Demi-Glace and Truffle Salt, served with mashed potatoes and house vegetables ($22)

Suggested Wine

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon “Charles Wetmore” (Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay)

$33.50/bottle $9.75/glass

Wente Vineyards Flight ($9)

A two-ounce portion of each of the featured wines:

2008 Chardonnay “Morning Fog” (Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay)

2008 Chardonnay “Riva Ranch” (Arroyo Seco, Monterey)

2006 Pinot Noir “Reliz Creek” (Arroyo Seco, Monterey)

2005 Cabernet Sauvignon (Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay)

About Wente Vineyards: Founded more than 125 years ago, Wente Vineyards is the country’s oldest continuously operated family-owned winery. Today, the winery maintains its leadership role in California winegrowing under ownership and management by the fourth and fifth generations of the Wente family. Blending traditional and innovative winemaking practices, the winery draws from approximately 3,000 acres of sustainably farmed estate vineyards to create an outstanding portfolio of fine wines. Located just east of San Francisco in the historic Livermore Valley, Wente Vineyards is recognized as one of California’s premier wine country destinations, featuring wine tasting, fine dining and championship golf. For more information, visit www.wentevineyards.com.

About the Bristol Bar and Grille: The Bristol Bar and Grille has been Louisville’s dining tradition since 1977. All five locations are open for lunch and dinner daily, and the Jeffersonville location offers breakfast on Saturdays. The Bristol Café at the Speed Art Museum offers hours that complement that of the museum. The Bristol’s Sunday award-winning Sunday brunch is a renowned local favorite. Locations and phone numbers are: Highlands (502) 456-1702; Downtown (502) 582-1995; Hurstbourne Pkwy (502) 426-0627; Prospect (502) 292-2585; Jeffersonville (812) 218-1995; the Bristol Café at the Speed Museum (502) 634-2723; and Bristol Catering, (502) 584-3663. For more information, visit www.bristolbarandgrille.com.