As September rolls in it means a few things such as cooler temperatures are close by, college and pro football kicks off for the sports fan and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar www.flemingssteakhouse.com introduces its new “Fleming’s 100” wine by the glass list for us wine enthusiasts. September is the “Month of Discovery” and Fleming’s will be introducing us to the new list with weekly “Bottle Wars” tastings on each of the 4 Fridays along with 25% off during their two-week “Last Call” event which starts on Sept. 1st and their prix-fixe menu for 2 called “Memorable Meal for 2” which goes all month-long. Fleming’s Director of Wine Maeve Pesquera says it best “Wine is an intensely personal choice, and wine by the glass is the perfect way to celebrate it”.
Below is the details to all the events this month at the 4 Phoenix area locations. Cheers and I hope to see you there.
“BOTTLE WARS” Wine Tastings – Featuring Rival Wines from the New Fleming’s 100
“Bottle Wars” is a series of four unique wine tastings to be held on successive Friday evenings in September (Sept. 7, 14, 21 and 28). Guests will taste premium wines from rival regions and wineries around the world in a spirit of friendly competition. Each event will offer 8 to 10 well-matched wines for just $25* and Fleming’s professionally trained wine managers will guide guests through the experience:
“Pinot Smackdown” (September 7th) — Pinot Noirs from California’s Central Coast compete against Pinot Noirs from Sonoma, Oregon and the Anderson Valley.
“Battle of the Hemispheres” (September 14th) — California takes on South America, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.
“Old World vs. New World” (September 21st) — European masters from France, Italy, Germany and Spain go against the best and brightest winemakers from California.
“Glass Warfare” (September 28th) — Premium wines and value-priced wines made from similar grapes are put to the taste test.
“LAST CALL” Event – Two Weeks to Enjoy 25% on Selected Wines by the Bottle
Guests will have an opportunity to save 25% on select bottles in Fleming’s main dining room. “Last Call” will debut on September 1st and quantities will be limited to stock on hand. Restrictions apply at selected locations due to local and state liquor laws. Complete details about this opportunity can be found at www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com.
Fleming’s New MEMORABLE MEAL FOR TWO — $99 for 3 Courses
Fleming’s celebrates its new wine collection with a prix-fixe menu for two, available from September 1st through September 30th. Each guest will enjoy a triple entrée of broiled filet mignon, herb baked shrimp and braised short rib, with shrimp bisque and a dessert of frozen almond soufflé. The 3-course menu is priced at $99 for two, and $49.50 for one. For an additional $25, each guest may order a specially priced flight of three wines — The Prisoner, Primus Cabernet and Quintessa 2006 — all from the Huneeus Vintners Portfolio.
Fleming’s has four Valley locations in North Scottsdale at DC Ranch, Scottsdale at Lincoln Road, Chandler and Peoria:
Scottsdale: 6333 N. Scottsdale Rd. / 480-596-8265
DC Ranch-North Scottsdale: 20753 N. Pima Rd. / 480-538-8000
Chandler: 905 N. 54th St. / 480-940-1900
Peoria: 9712 W. Northern Ave. / 623-772-9463
