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Mother’s Day is Sunday!
This is the one you don’t want to forget!
Did you forget? Don’t worry, we have answers.
Cheese, Wine, Platters, antique gifts, cheese boards, vintage picnic baskets and if you can’t choose we have gift certificates available too.
We are open Saturday 9-6 and Sunday 10-4.
Join us this Friday as we take a journey through the sights, sounds and tastes of Spain.
Our guest speaker is Emily from 55 degrees distribution of Connecticut to talk about the wines and our own Monica Brown to give us all of the cheesy details.
Mestres 1312 Cava Brut Reserva
Priorat Natur Vermut
Bodegas Lopez Heredia Tondonia White Reserva 1998
Bodegas Lopez Heredia Viña Cubillo Crianza 2003
Bodegas Perez Pascuas Viña Pedrosa Reserva La Navilla 2009
Buil & Genè “Buil” 2009
As always, our wine selection will be paired with a beautiful array of Spanish cheeses to compliment the unique flavors & nuances of each wine’s terroir, taste, & style.
109 Cheese & Wine Classroom 7pm
$55 per person plus tax
email us at monica@109cheeseandwine.com or call us at
203-438-5757 to sign up
space is limited and Mom is waiting
Ridgefield is a lucky town to be blessed with three working farms; The Hickories, Garden of Ideas and Apple Ridge.
We love their commitment to the land and the community of Ridgefield.
Dina Brewster of the Hickories became a farmer after her teaching career. For Dina, teaching started first in the Philippines as a Peace Corps volunteer and then in the Bronx as a high school English teacher. After teaching, she chose to return to her family’s farm here in Ridgefield and start a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program. It began as a one-acre vegetable garden and Dina has overseen the development of new products and new acreage as the farm business continues to grow. Dina is committed to connecting people with the working land and it is very apparent in everything she touches and her loyal volunteer force.
In our on going efforts at 109 Cheese and Wine to celebrate and support our local farms and food charities we will host our second Sip’s & Savor, Thursday, April 24th from 7pm to 8:30pm.
The 109 Sip’s & Savor program is designed to elevate awareness of some of our great local farms and local non-profit food/land conservation organizations. A generous portion of the events proceeds go directly to its benefactor. This event will help raise money to allow the purchase of at least one Hickories CSA share for the Ridgefield Food Bank. The more we raise, the more shares we will be able to buy. So come on down and savor some cheese and sip some wine with us in our classroom above the cheese shop.
April is National Grilled Cheese Month
Ever since I can remember, a grilled cheese sandwich and a bowl of tomato soup was my mom’s perfect answer to a bad day. It most likely was made with something other than real cheese back then, but it was the though that counted. Today, Neal’s Yard Cheddar, local Alpine style cheeses and maybe a little Raclette make up the base cheese mix of some awesome grilled cheese sandwiches. Add some prosciutto, tomato and maybe a bunch of wild mushrooms, some soup for dipping, and you have an amazing meal.
Almost as American as apple pie, the grilled cheese sandwich may finally be getting its day or month. Come celebrate this joyous holiday with us. We make grilled cheese everyday, always adding something new and always making sure they are awesome.
Wonder what wine we should pair with this……..
In our recent class on Washington and Oregon wines, Jim Morrison and Monica Brown combined knowledge to bring the cheeses and wines of the Pacific Northwest together in our classroom. This region is producing some of the most beautiful wines and cheeses that we have seen. Small vineyards and small farms bring us true artesian production big on taste.
Being passionate about your job is an understatement when describing Jim’s dedication the grapevine. I would have to guess that when Jim gets his annual physical, his blood workup reveals a blend of pinot and nebbiolo. It is this kind of passion and excitement that creates our perfect class. Jim has visited just about every vineyard and knows almost every winemaker personally in his portfolio.
As we like to say, live it, breathe it, eat it, and drink it.
Wines & Cheeses of the class
Belle Pente Pinot Gris, Willamette Valley 2009 paired with appetizers
Belle Pente Pinot Noir, Yamhill Carlton 2010 paired with Tumalo Classico
Kelley Fox Mirabai, Willamette Valley 2012 paired with Mt Townsend Seastack
Claar Cellars Cabernet-Merlot, Washington 2011 paired with River’s Edge Chevre Up In Smoke
Soos Creek Champoux Washington 2010 paired with Beecher’s Flagsheep
Cadence Bel Canto Washington 2009 paired with Rogue Creamery Caveman Blue
A Taste of Oregon. A Deep Dive in Washington
March 14th @109Classroom
The Pacific Northwest is rich with history, great food, & amazing wine! Join us as we tease you with some unique Oregon juice & trek with you through Seattle, Kent, & Pasco.
As always, we’ll begin the evening with light appetizers, an opening wine, & we’ll venture upstairs to the classroom for (5) additional wines perfectly paired with delectable cheese!
Special Guest, Jim Morrison from Artisan Wines
Wines Featured:
Belle Pente Pinot Gris 2009
Belle Pente Yamhill Carlton Pinot Noir 2010
Kelley Fox Mirabai 2012
Claar Cellars Cab-Merlot 2010
Soos Creek Champoux Vineyard 2010
Cadence Winery Bel Canto 2008
7pm $55 per person + tax
109 Cheese & Wine & Sarah’s Wine Bar
Small Bites & Wine Tasting Dinner, “Spring Fever”
March 16th @Sarah’s Winebar
Special Guest Will Sibley – New Beginnings Landscaping
We are all ready for Spring to arrive – Enjoy a fabulous meal, great wines & conversation!
Grilled Octopus, Pickled Chick Peas, Sweet Drop Peppers, Fava Beans & Fennel Confit, Lemon Preserve Aioli
Green Pea Ravioli, Leek Fondue, Crispy Lamb Bacon, Pea Greens, Pinole Sage Brown Butter
Pheasant Breast Stuffed with Foie Gras & Swiss Chard, Spring Vegetable Fricassee, Spring Garlic & Potato Gnocchi, Morel Sauce
109 Cheese Selections
Tropical Fruit & Tapioca Parfait
5:30pm $70 plus tax and gratuity
Please call 203 438 8282 for Reservations
We thought we would take you on a brief look back at our most recent Wine Dinner, “East meets West” with Chef Paul of Ridgefield Academy. Wine dinners are not just for wine geeks. They are a wonderful way to explore new foods and wines, and in this case, sakè and beer too. There is no ordering at a wine dinner, just a wonderful exploration of a chefs culinary mind. It is very similar to ordering “chefs choice” at a restaurant. At this dinner, Chef Paul explores the synergies and contrasts of Eastern and Wester cultures through food and beverage. One of my personal favorites was the Tuna in an oxtail broth and corn sprouts. At 109 we work with our local chefs to create these dinners to help encourage you to explore your food and wine passions and hope you join us for at least one of these journeys soon.
Snacks for the Taste Buds
Unique take on salty, sour, bitter, sweet, umami
Sweet: Shrimp Sheet, lemon confit sorbet
Sour: Yuzo Ceviche
Bitter: Poached Diacon, Marrow Aioli, Watercress Puree
Salty: Oyster & Caviar
Umami: Jellied Eggplant in bonito broth
Sake Martini
Maguro (Tuna)
Oxtail broth, corn sprouts
Sake ~ Konteki, Pearls of Simplicity, Kyoto
Wine~ Domaine de Pellehaut Harmonie Blanc Gascogne France
Duck Sausage
Kale, mushroom, radish
Sake~ Hakutsuru Excellent, Hyogo
Wine~ Domain Pierre Clavel “Le Mas” Languedoc, France
Braised Pork Belly
Star anise polenta, baby bok choy
Sake ~ Mantensei, Star Filled Sky, Tottori
Wine~ Tomas Cusine “Llebre” Costers del Segre, Spain
Yakionigiri (Grilled Rice)
Spring Brook Farm Reading Raclette cheese Vermont, soy sauce, cornichon pickles
Hitachino Nest Red Rice Ale, Kiuchi Brewery
Macha
Mocha, sweet soy powder
Sake ~ Tozai, Snow Maiden, Kyoto
East vs West Sake & Wine Dinner – March 1st
Snacks for the Taste BudsUnique take on salty, sour, bitter, sweet, umamiSweet: Shrimp Sheet, lemon confit sorbetSour: Yuzo CevicheBitter: Poached Diacon, Marrow Aioli, Watercress PureeSalty: Oyster & CaviarUmami: Jellied Eggplant in bonito brothSake Martini – paul to provideMaguro (Tuna)Oxtail broth, corn sproutsSake ~ Konteki, Pearls of Simplicity, KyotoWine~ Domaine de Pellehaut Harmonie Blanc Gascogne FranceDuck SausageKale, mushroom, radishSake~ Hakutsuru Excellent, HyogoWine~ Domain Pierre Clavel “Le Mas” Languedoc, FranceBraised Pork BellyStar anise polenta, baby bok choySake ~ Mantensei, Star Filled Sky, TottoriWine~ Tomas Cusine “Llebre” Costers del Segre, SpainYakionigiri (Grilled Rice)Spring Brook Farm Reading Raclette cheese Vermont, soy sauce, cornichon picklesHitachino Nest Red Rice Ale, Kiuchi BreweryMachaMocha, sweet soy powderSake ~ Tozai, Snow Maiden, Kyoto$95Tickets are all inclusive – Wine, tax, & tip
This exquisite dining experience is limited to 50 guests.
Journey Through Burgundy, France –
Burgundy
Special guest speaker Paul Cullen of Martin Scott Imports helps guide us through the mystery of Burgundy. We will taste and discuss 6 different wines looking at their style, grape variety and represented Terroir. Monica will do her magic with exploring a perfect cheese for each wine with a discussion of the producer; style and guide you to helping you make your own perfect pairings.
Small bites
Wild Mushroom Flatbreads
Charcuterie Board with truffle mustard
Fromage
Délice Bourgogne – Lincet
Soumaintrain – Berthaut
Puits d’ Astier – Roldolphe Menuier
Abbaye de Belloc
Fourme d’ ambert
Wines
Pierre Morey Aligote 2011
Jean-Claude Bessin Chablis VV 2011
Deux Montille Montagny 1er Coere 2010
Michel Gros Haut Cote de Nuit 2011
Patrick Javillier Savigny-les-Beaune 1er Serpentieres 2011
Chateau de Puligny-Montrachet Nuits-St-Georges 1er Clos des Grandes Vignes 2009
February 21st
$65 per person
