[photo source: Lieb Cellars]

Spuntino Wine Bar & Italian Tapas is hosting a Lieb Cellars Wine Dinner at its location in the Clifton Commons on Thursday, March 26, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. The evening will highlight wines produced by Lieb Cellars, an 85-acre sustainably farmed vineyard located on the North Fork of Long Island. The wine pairings are matched with a five-course menu by Executive Chef Josh Bernstein. Guest speaker, Madison Fender, brand ambassador at Lieb Cellars, will also share tasting notes to go along with the cuisine, which includes:

· TUNA CRUDO – Ahi tuna, house pickles, grilled lime, King’s Ginger liquor. Paired with a 2010 Lieb Blanc de Blancs.

· LOCAL BURRATA – Burrata, basil, pesto, tomato jam, baby greens, crostini. Paired with a 2013 Lieb Reserve Pinot Blanc.

· SEARED ATLANTIC MACKEREL – Seared mackerel, persimmon fennel salad, parsley puree. Paired with a 2013 Lieb Reserve Merlot.

· BRAISED LAMB SHOULDER – Roasted baby vegetable, salmoriglio sauce. Paired with a 2012 Catena Cabernet Sauvignon.

· SALTED CARAMEL BUDINO – Whipped cream, shaved chocolate. Paired with a 2013 Lieb Dessert Wine.

Tickets for the Lieb Cellars Wine Dinner, which has limited seating, can be purchased in advance for a cost of $49/person by calling 973-661-2435.

Lieb Cellars Wine Dinner on Thursday, March 26, 2015 from 7:00pm at Spuntino, Clifton, NJ More Info

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