Bistro Campagne Hosts October Wine Dinner Featuring Nothern Rhone Wines Wednesday, Oct. 8 at 6:30 p.m.

The Lincoln Square French Bistro Pairs Exquisite Wines From Micro-Winemakers Pierre and Jeanne Gaillard With Autumn Inspired Recipes by Chef Adam Dittmer

CHICAGO – Bistro Campagne, 4518 N. Lincoln Ave., announces its October Wine Dinner will feature wines of Northern Rhone Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will include Northern Rhone wines, each paired with a dish inspired by the autumnal season. Dan Hodge, a representative from H2VINO, an importer of fine and artisan wines from around the world, will discuss the wines and pairings provided by Chef Adam Dittmer. The evening’s dinner begins at 6:30 p.m. and is $75 per person and reservations are required, 773.271.6100. For more information, please visit www.bistrocampagne.com.

Bistro Campagne hosts wine dinners throughout the year to introduce wines and dishes not often on the menu to those interested in exploring a specific region, wine or aspect of dining. The wine dinner for October focuses on the Northern Rhone area of France. Northern Rhone produces some of the most exciting wines in France, and is the home for the mighty Syrah and the exotic Viognier. While not as popular and often times more expensive than the very stylistically different Southern Rhone, the wines of Northern Rhone can be extraordinarily complex and very food friendly. Bistro Campagne will be featuring the wines of two micro-winemakers, Pierre Gaillard, and his daughter, Jeanne Gaillard. The restaurant has selected a beautifully rounded and nutty Marsanne, an exotic honey and stone fruit driven Viognier, two Syrahs that express the brighter, peppery side of the wine that is typical of the North, and their decadent Banyuls Rouge.

Pairings for the evening include:

2011 Jeanne Gaillard Marsanne Collines Rhodaniennes IGP served with a Golden Delicious Apple Salad comprised of golden delicious apples, watercress, mixed greens and hazelnut vinaigrette.

2012 Pierre Gaillard Cotes de Rhone ‘Les Gendrines’ Blanc served with Bryant Family Farms Rabbit, a braised whole rabbit with Growing Power Farms Blommsdale spinach and honey lavender jus.

2013 Jeanne Gaillard Syrah Collines Rhodaniennes Terres de Mandrin served with Venison Loin Carpaccio, shaved fennel, micro arugula and olive oil.

2012 Pierre Gaillard Saint Joseph Rouge served with Syrah Braised Beef Short Rib, grilled eggplant and black olive butter

NV Pierre Gaillard Domaine Madeloc Banyuls Cuvée Robert Pages served with Brown Butter Frangipane, cider poached Mick Klug Farms apples and apple cider caramel.

ABOUT BISTRO CAMPAGNE
Bistro Campagne, located in Lincoln Square, is a warm and friendly neighborhood restaurant in the tradition of a true countryside French bistro. Late restaurant founder, Michael Altenberg, one of the earliest advocates of the farm to table movement, created a restaurant that, since 2002, provides delicious, seasonal options pleasing to the palate while remaining mindful of the origins of each item used to create the distinctive dishes. Chef Adam Dittmer continues Altenberg’s legacy by offering an ever-changing menu of classic bistro fare that is based on the best and freshest ingredients available. Dittmer’s commitment to organic agriculture leads him to seek products from local organic farmers throughout the Midwest and from organic farms on the west coast throughout the winter. Bistro Campagne is committed to the use of organic food products and strongly supports the sustainable, low impact agriculture movement.

Bistro Campagne, 4518 N. Lincoln Ave., announces its October Wine Dinner will feature wines of the Northern Rhone Wednesday, October 8 at 6:30 p.m. The dinner will include Northern Rhone wines, each paired with a dish inspired by the autumnal season. Dan Hodge, a representative from H2VINO, an importer of fine and artisan wines from around the world, will discuss the wines and pairings provided by Chef Adam Dittmer. The evening’s dinner is $75 per person and reservations are required, 733.271.6100. For more information, please visit www.bistrocampagne.com.

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