What are you doing for Hallowe’en? You could stay at home and wait for small urchins to knock on the door and demand money with menaces. Alternatively, you could make tracks for the Butchershop Bar and Grill in Glasgow which is hosting a wine pairing dinner with Argentina’s Catena vineyard.
Mendoza’s Catena vineyard is well known for its exceptional Malbecs but they are also dab hands at producing remarkable Cab Savs.
Starting from 7pm on Thursday 31st October, Carola De La Fuente of Nicolas Catena Zapata winery will be guiding guests through a four course dinner all paired with Catena wines.
Tickets are £50 per person.
Here is the menu:
AMUSE-BOUCHE
Roast plum tomato & basil gazpacho
Alamos Extra Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay
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APPETIZER
Citrus marinated tiger prawns, fresh mango, tomato, coriander, fresh chilli finished with aged olive oil
Catena Alta Chardonnay
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MAIN
28 Day dry aged rump of Scotch beef, spiced Argentinian style sausage, celery salt & garlic rubbed pork loin with chimichurri
Catena Alta Malbec
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DESSERT
Rich dark chocolate pot with homemade shortbread
Catena Cabernet Sauvignon