History
The first Great Led Zeppelin Wine Pairing was held at Becco restaurant in New York City on March 17, 2009, and received excellent reviews and widespread media attention. The New York Post reported, “Guests at Tuesday night's first-ever Great Led Zeppelin Wine Tasting were an odd combo of wine fans and Zep heads but it didn't take many samplings for everyone to start feeling a whole lotta love.”
The menu, created by chef Billy Gallagher, featured six courses, each paired with wine and select Led Zeppelin songs, as follows:
~Antipasto~
“The Song Remains the Same”
Grilled Calamari & Dandelion Salad with Hard-Boiled Egg
Champagne 1er Cru Vertus NV, Guy Larmandier (France) Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Terrassen 2007, Domane Wachan (Austria)
~Primi~
“Going to California”
Pappardelle with Wild Mushroom Ragu
Pinot Noir Knox Alexander 2006, Au Bon Climat (California)
“Black Dog”
Black Spaghetti Arribiata with Sautéed Shrimp
Malbec 2005, Tritono (Argentina)
~Secondi~
“Kashmir”, “Whole Lotta Love”
Bistecca alla Becco
Black Angus Rib-Eye Steak grilled Medium-Rare with Garlic Mashed Potatoes & Sauteed Broccoli Rabe
Barolo Vigne Rionda 2000, Oddero (Italy)
~Dolci~
“Tangerine”
Farm Fresh Tangerines
Moscato d’Asti 2008, Vietti (Italy)
“Custard Pie”
Vanilla Custard Pie & Led Zeppolini
The second Great Led Zeppelin Wine Tasting was held at City Winery in New York City and featured the Led Zeppelin Tribute band Six Foot Nurse performing live with special guest Scott Ian from the band Anthrax. More events are expected, including one in Las Vegas in May 2010. <-- did this take place? -->
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