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Come Celebrate The 4th of July with us!
Enjoy your Family
Enjoy your Friends
Enjoy your Food
Enjoy your Freedom
Open all week
Tuesday & Wednesday 10-6
Thursday July 4th 9-4
Friday & Saturday 9-6
Sunday 10-4
Picnics packed and ready to go for the beach, boat or Fireworks
Friday, June 28 at 7pm
Understanding The Movie
Bottle shock
How many times have we seen the movie “Bottle Shock” and wondered what are they were really talking about? Well, the wine and food geeks at 109 are here to rescue you. We will explore the movie subjects and taste the wines and most of all discuss the “Bottle Shock” experience. Call for more information.
$75 plus tax
Friday, July 19 @ 7pm
Red Bee Honey, pairing wine, cheese and honey with Honey Sommelier and Author Marina Marchese
Class includes small bites and sparkling cocktail to start, class, a little sweet to finish and a special gift.
$75 plus tax
Sunday July 21 at 2pm
Home brewing and a bar b cue. A great afternoon for beer lovers, we will be joined by our friend Paul a home brewing aficionado to demonstrate the nuances of brewing.
We will also sample some of the best microbrews of the Northeast. following the demonstration stay for a little grilling. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
If you can’t make this date we will do it all again Sunday, September 15 at 2pm.
$55 plus tax
Friday, July 26 at 7pm
The Champagne Diet
Come taste Champagne and talk with Cara, the author of The Champagne Diet.
Cara Alwill Leyba is a women’s lifestyle & wellness writer, best selling author & life coach from New York City who empowers women to live their most effervescent lives and celebrate themselves. She encourages women to indulge in the things that make them happy, and swears that every woman can live a “Champagne Life,” no matter how busy she is or how tight her budget. Cara runs an international private coaching practice where she works with busy women both one on one and in group settings to help them learn to make themselves a priority find what makes them sparkle.
$65 plus tax
Sunday, August 4 at 2pm
BBQ throw down Wine vs. Beer.
We will be exploring the different styles of BBQ, plus taste a variety of beers and wines to see what pairs best, who will be the winner!
$65 plus tax
Saturday, August 10 at 7pm
Focus on Tuscany
Wine and Cheese pairings, small bites and a little sweet.
$55 plus tax
Friday, August 16 at 7pm
East Coast Craft Brews and Artisan Cheese.
Pairing class, small bites and a little sweet.
$45 plus tax
Friday, August 23 at 7pm
Understanding the Movie
A Good Year
$75 plus tax
Sunday October 6 at 5pm
Octoberfest Beer Class with Wilton Continuing Education
Upcoming Classes:
Burgundy Series
Cider and Cheese
Terrior Series ( Riesling, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir)
Build your own Bordeaux
Our first of our new series “Talk and Taste with the Winemaker” was awesome!
We enjoyed the stories, education and passion of our guest Pierre Clavel. The wines were a big hit as was his passion and wonderful photos!
We will be announcing our next Winemaker shortly.
We are having a Winemakers tasting! approximately 20 seats available.
Call us if you want to attend. 203 438 5757
Event will be this Sunday June 2nd at 2pm
$35
Domaine Clavel
For generations now, the Clavel name has been associated with winemaking in the Languedoc region of Southern France. Pierre Clavel is the current owner, following in the footsteps of his father Jean Clavel, wine historian and founder of AOC Côteaux du Languedoc.
The 81.5 acre vineyard spreads through four remarkable terroirs of Langudeoc, including Pic Saint Loup, and is cared for organically, with a respect for nature taking prime importance.
“Excellence in what I produce, in all humility, in truthfulness, and the simplest expression of my terroir.” With these words, Pierre Clavel sums up his philosophy towards wine and life.
Domaine Clavel
Rosé Mescladis 2012
AOC Coteaux du Languedoc – Pic Saint Loup
70% Syrah, 30% Grenache
This vibrant Rosé will captivate you from the first sip; its sparkling salmon color alone will catch your eye and lure you in, carrying you away to the South of France, where the vineyards are surrounded by garrigue aromas of wild Herbes de Provence… At the foot of the Pic Saint Loup massif, the 35 acres of Syrah and Grenache vines are planted in shallow soils with large underlying limestone blocks. However, the clay make-up of the soil allows for good water reserves, and the galets roulés at the surface reflect the sun’s warmth directly onto the grapes (exactly like those in Chateauneuf-du-Pape). The surrounding mountain ranges form a micro-climate with more rainfall and temperature range. All in all, a combination of elements conducive to an excellent terroir for the vine and one of the best appellations of the Languedoc.
Domaine Clavel
“Le Mas” 2011
AOC Coteaux du Languedoc
Syrah, Grenache, Carignan
“Le Mas” comes from Syrah, Grenache and Carignan vines planted in “Les Gres” soils, clay and limestone beds covered with galets roules (those rounded stones made famous by Chateauneuf-du-Pape), and large underlying limestone blocks. The galets roules stones conserve the cool morning air so that the vines don’t lose too much water in summer.
The vineyard is in its 3rd year of organic conversion: no herbicides or fungicides are used. This translates to an intense manual labor, with the soil regularly worked to help roots dig in deeper, keep vine foliage trimmed, limit weight of grapes on each stock. Balance is key between all these elements. The year-round attention and work extends to almost harvest time, when focus shifts to the cave. Grapes are sorted carefully after harvest and completely de-stemmed to remove any plant matter that would affect the final wine. Each varietal is vinified separately to reveal the individual qualities and decide on a final blend. Regular tastings decide whether to continue extracting via pigeage, delestage or remontage. The wine is aged on fine lees in concrete tanks.
AOC Pic Saint Loup
Domaine Clavel “Bonne Pioche” 2011
65% Syrah, 20% Mourvedre, 15% Grenache
90-91+ rating – Robert Parker’s The Wine Advocate
“Bonne Pioche” comes from 35 acres of land parcels, all grouped in the same area and so with very similar terroirs. The mostly Syrah (with Mourvedre and Grenache) vines are planted in shallow soils with large underlying limestone blocks. However, the clay make-up of the soil allows for good water reserves, and the limestone deposits at the surface reflect the sun’s warmth directly onto the grapes. Surrounding mountain ranges form a micro-climate with higher than average rainfall and major fluctuation between day and night temperatures. All in all, a combination of elements conducive to an excellent terroir for the vine and one of the best appellations of the Languedoc.
Domaine Clavel
AOC Coteaux du Languedoc – La Mejanelle
“Copa Santa” 2011
83% Syrah, 17% Grenache
Call for Reservations – Class size is limited – 203-438-5757
Exploration into Italy; cheese and wine .01 Friday, May 17 @ 7pm
Explore a great evening of Italian Cheese and Wine, their relationship and how to pair them. Class will start with some wonderful small bites and a glass of Prosecco, then continue with a tasting and comparison of 5 cheeses and wines. Something sweet will end this evening.
Sarah Wine Bar & 109 Cheese and Wine Dinner
Sunday May 19 2013 at 5:30 pm
Special Guest Henryk Teraszkiewicz, Director of the Woodcock Nature Center
Duo of Smoked Scottish Trout with a potato leek salad
Cep D’ Or Rose Saint Tropez France 2011
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Lobster Ravioli with spring peas and tarragon
Roccafiore Bianco Fiordaliso Umbria Italy 2011
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Veal loin Chop with a ramp, corn risotto, chanterelle thyme reduction
Vinkara Kalecik Karasi Tokat Turkey 2011
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109 Cheese Selections
Chateau Roques Mauriac Bordeaux Superior France 2005
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Dessert
Call for Reservations – 203 438 8282 $55 plus tax and tip

Understanding the movie “Sideways” Thursday May 23 @ 7pm
How many times have we seen the movie “Sideways” and wondered what are they were really talking about? Well, the wine and food geeks at 109 are here to rescue you. We will explore the movie subjects and taste the wines and most of all discuss the “Sideways” experience.
$55
East Coast Beer and Cheese Friday May 24 @ 7pm
A continuing education on our exploration of the Northeast with the craft beers from New England and beyond, this class will start with some small bites and special starter brew. We will continue the class with an in-depth comparison of 5 cheeses and 5 craft beers.
Something sweet will end this evening.
$45
A lunch date with Pamela, the Boxed Goods entrepreneur
Friday May 31 @ 12:30 – 2:30
Pamela from Boxed Goods will be showing us simple healthy Indian cooking and a cheese demonstration on making Paneer (similar to queso fresco a great cheese for cooking). Cook, mother and businesswoman, Pamela will prepare paneer cheese and an easy delicious recipe that everyone will love.
Be prepared to take home a Boxed Goods gift!
$65
June:
Tasting with Winemaker Pierre Clavel from Domaine Clavel Languedoc
Sunday June 2 @ 2pm
More information to follow
Spain in depth with Emily : Thursday June 13 @ 7pm
Just wine and a few tapas for your palate. Emily from 55 degrees distribution will guide us through the fascinating wine regions of Spain, featuring the most amazing tastes of Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat and much more.
$40
“Taste of the Marketplace” Saturday June 15 @ 11- 2
Join us for tastes from our local producers that we feature in our gourmet shops, plus samplings from the Marketplace restaurants & bakeries.
Come see what the Marketplace has to offer, talk with our shop and restaurant owners and fill all of your culinary shopping needs right here in Ridgefield.
In addition to the food fair, check out our great gift shops and amazing restaurants.
Stay for lunch or dinner, shop or just hang out on the sculpture patio!
Sparkling Wine and Cheese : Date TBA
We have a special guest, Author and blog writer Cara Alwill Leyba (The Champagne Diet).
$55
Understanding the movie “Bottle Shock” Friday June 28 @ 7pm
On the Board – Date TBA
A Dinner date with Ridgefield Prime
Beef, Barolo, Barbaresco & Brunello Dinner – More to come on this exciting dinner.
Patty is back at it today with a great Burrata dish from “The Cheesemongers Kitchen”. 
This just such a wonderful and simple dish that just screams delicious! Fresh asparagus, pine nuts and golden raisins sing atop the burrata and a little bit of your favorite prosciutto or Serrano adds that salty goodness.
109 Wine suggests our new Italian friend, a bambino bianco or a Sancerre would be great too.
Friday, May 10
Time: 7pm
Hurray for Rosé!
Just in time for the beginning of summer, a class to help you find your rosé style. We are not talking Lancers, but dry, complex Rosé from Italy, France, Spain, and Oregon plus we will pair them with light and lovely fresh summer cheeses. Bring a friend or spouse for a perfect evening of fun, entertainment and education. Classes run approximately 2 hours
Class fee $55
Sunday, May 12 Spain
Time: 2pm
Spain in depth.
Just wine and a few nibbles for your palate. Emily from 55 degrees distribution will guide us through the fascinating wine regions of Spain, featuring the most amazing tastes of Rioja, Ribera del Duero, Priorat and much more.
This class is a more in depth study on the subject of Spanish Wines.
Class fee $40
Cookbook Thursday
Kale Caesar Salad from “Tartine” with Cheesemonger Patty
Of course you have to start with the cheese. A vintage 2007 Parmesan that is so beautifully nutty and bursting with salty flavor it creates perfection on this kale Caesar. This dish is just clean, nice and salad perfection. 
Check it out, you won’t be sorry. And don’t forget to enjoy this salad with a beer! We recommend the Sixpoint “Crisp”. 
Patton Valley’s most popular spring tradition, and one of our favorites, is the release of their Pinot Noir Rosé. We discovered this little gem in the Willamette Valley while traveling the west coast on our 2011 “willdrive4food” trip. This wine has built an enthusiastic following due to its high quality and distinctive food-friendly style, a direct result of their dedication to the production of this very special wine. Each year one estate block of Patton Valley’s Dijon clone 113 is farmed specifically for Rosé. 
From vineyard to bottle they diligently work to craft a wine that consistently delivers a world-class experience.
The 2012 Patton Valley Pinot Noir Rosé delivers on that promise! Its beautiful salmon-pink color hints at the enjoyment that awaits you, and us. Alluring aromatics spill out of the glass, with scents of fresh ripe pear and grapefruit. Cotton candy and bubble gum welcome deeper inspection. In the mouth, lush ripe fruit flavors are balanced by a zingy, green apple acidity and a slight mouth-watering frizzante.
One glass is never enough.
Drink and enjoy!
Harvest Dates: September 28th 2012
Elevage:
Fermented and aged on lees in Stainless Steel
Clones: Dijon 113, 777, and 667
Alcohol: 12.9%
pH: 3.21
TA: 7.2
550 cases produced
Bottled unfined and unfiltered.
Grapes sourced exclusively from their Certified Sustainable estate vineyard.
Patton Valley Vineyard is dedicated to the preservation of their finite resources, and employs sustainable practices in both the vineyard and the winery. As a result, they have earned Salmon Safe and LIVE certifications and are proud to bear the Oregon Certified Sustainable logo.
109 Cheese and Wine will soon be introducing our new educational component. We have taken over the space above the shop and added a beautiful new classroom. We believe that food; wine and beer education are vital to the health and wellbeing of all of us. Come learn and enjoy with us! 
