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Amanti Vino's Cru vs. Brew 2013- Guests Make the Call!

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Leslie Klingler, Neighbor

What pairs better with
food: wine or beer? That age-old culinary conundrum will finally be answered on
Thursday, October 17th at Amanti Vino's highly anticipated "Cru vs.
Brew" dining event!

The competition will pit famed brewmaster Garrett Oliver of Brooklyn Brewery against Robert Sinskey, owner/vintner of Robert Sinskey Vineyards and a pioneer in organic and biodynamic winemaking. Partnering with Robert Sinskeyon the wine side will be Steve Matthiasson, a top Napa Valley viticulturist who was named a "Winemaker of theYear" by Food & Wine magazine. For each of five sumptuous courses created by Ariane Duarte of Montclair's CulinAriane,
Oliver, Matthiasson and Sinskey will pair one of their signature
libations ...and guests will debate and vote, by paddle, on a winner.  

"This is the most exciting event Amanti Vino has ever hosted -- it's truly unprecedented for
foodies as well as wine and beer lovers," notes sommelier Sharon Sevrens,
proprietor of Amanti Vino.

"The boxing gloves are likely to come off early as the two sides battle for votes!" she declared.

"There is no greater authority on domestic beer than Garrett Oliver, and

we're honored to have him come back to Montclair. Rob Sinskey is a pioneer

in the biodynamic movement and has always been one of our favorites, Steve
Matthiasson is best known for his outstanding viticultural work but has also
made a name for himself with his gorgeous wines, mostly made from unusual
varietals."

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The appealing menu features:

~Grilled Octopus, Sweety
Peppers, Goat Cheese, Chorizo Vinaigrette


~Seared Fennel-Dusted Salmon, Prawn, Roasted Maitake Mushrooms, Parsnip

Purée


~Duo of Roasted Pork Loin+Pork Belly, Butternut Squash Bacon Hash, Apple

Cider Reduction


~Selection of Artisanal Cheeses


~Chocolate Caramel Panna Cotta, Amarone Cherries


Guests may also take part in exciting live and silent auctions and bid on fabulous
prizes.

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A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Intensive Therapeutics,

a Scotch Plains, NJ nonprofit organization that provides occupational therapy

services to children with special needs.
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