Oh have we got a winter lineup for you. Little Nell Wine Director Carlton McCoy and Food & Beverage Director Sabato Sagaria like to share spectacular wine and food, so they’ve arranged a series of special wine dinners throughout the winter season in Aspen. These meals are about exploring, learning and above all, having fun.
If you’re interested in attending any of these special events at element 47, email cmccoy@thelittlenell.com.
Truffle and Barolo Dinner
Monday, December 23rd
7pm
$500
8 people maximum
One of the greatest culinary delicacies we look forward to each year is truffle season. Join us as we celebrate the bounty of white truffles from Alba and black truffles from Perigord combined with Barolos from great producers such as Giacomo Conterno, Bartolo Marscarello and Marcarini! This is guaranteed to be a hedonistic evening for the true food and wine connoisseur.
Say Cheese! with Laura Werlin
Thursday, January 9th
7pm
$150
It’s not just Mac and Cheese. Join author Laura Werlin as she shows you the versatility of cheese throughout the meal. Laura will focus on cheeses from the mountains, and Wine Director Carlton McCoy will select mountain wines from the same regions to accompany. All attendees will receive a copy of Laura’s cook book.
An Evening with Cristom Vineyards
Thursday, February 6th
7pm
$150
For the past 20 years Cristom Vineyards has been one of the pioneers in Oregon’s Willamette Valley. Wine Director Carlton McCoy says these are some of the best pinot noir-based wines outside of Burgundy. Join us for this unique retrospective that offers insight into their famous single vineyards tasting cellar releases alongside current releases, allowing dinners a rare glimpse into the age-ability and evolution of these great wines.
The Wines of Domaine Romanee Conti
Saturday February 22nd
7pm
$2,000
8 people maximum
For the most avid wine collectors the mere mention of the initials D.R.C. bring a hush to the room and require no translation. They are hallowed letters that represent one of the greatest estates on the planet. This evening affords wine lovers a rare opportunity to taste an array of vintages and vineyards side by side for one unparalleled evening.
Viva España
Thursday February 27th
7pm
$150
The convivial aspect of Spanish food and wine culture will come together on this night for a sampling of Spanish tapas and signature dishes, paired with the great wines from all over this diverse country.
Harvest Dinner
Thursday, March 6th
7pm
$150
While snow may still be on the ground, join us as we welcome the bounty of the spring harvest. In the tradition of European harvest dinners, the meal and wines will be served in a communal, family-style fashion.
The First Growths of Bordeaux
Saturday, March 22nd
7pm
$750
When people mention the Fab Five, most minds head to the 5 guys from Liverpool. For us, we think of the other greats: Latuor, Margaux, Mouton, Lafite and Haut Brion. Join us as we sample these great first growths of Bordeaux along with some other lesser-known treasures from our cellar.
Tour de France
Thursday, March 20th
7pm
$150
Being the largest wine producing country, France has many of the most sought-after wines in the world. In addition, it also produces a bounty of wines from lesser-known regions a little off the beaten path. Join us as Chef Robert McCormick cooks up classic regional specialties that you haven’t seen in years! These dishes will be paired with wines from some of our favorite small producers from the same regions.
