Exploring the Concept of Terroir
Monday, July 17, 2006
7:00pm - 9:30pm

Weaver Street Market and Panzanella invite you to our German Wine dinner to further explore the concept of Terroir. We started the exploration with our Burgundy dinner, now we continue it with the amazing regions of Germany.

Terroir is the belief that natural elements contribute to the flavor and style of a wine. So, the grape alone does not dictate what style of wine it is; the region, town, soil, and climate all have important effects on a style of wine. It implies that a wine cannot be significantly changed by management or winemaking components if always sourced from the same vineyards year after year. It can be very loosely translated as "a sense of place", meaning that if you grow Riesling in two different "terroirs" than the effect will be quite different.

Sounds complicated? Don't worry, all you have to do is let curiosity and the love for good estate wines guide you to Panzanella on July 17 for a sumptuous dinner. We'll parallel-taste the wonderful wines of Germany—all handcrafted single vineyard--to explore the very distinct characteristics of German viticultural regions. For example, Rheinhessen, diverse in soil condition, microclimates and varietals grown, produces wines that show a distinct full fruit mid-palate with balanced, soft acidity. Compare this to the Rheingau, with its prime soil and climate, which produces wines with clean, spritzy acidity. Then there is the Nahe region, the Pfalz (Palatinate) and Franken (Franconia)—each with its own clear and unmistakable character, which shows up distinctly in its wines. We welcome Jutta Bracy of Owls Nest Wine importers and distributor, to guide us through this intriguing tasting tour of German Wines. Find out what "terroir" really means in terms of parallel tasting the same varietal, quality level, and vintage while you enjoy an artful selection of Panzanella's Chef's choice dinner courses.

The cost of this event is $40/person; space is limited, so reserve early. Please pay in advance and pick up a ticket for this tasting at either Panzanella or the Customer Service Desk at Weaver Street Market in Carrboro.

Monday July 10, 5:30-7:30 pm
Jacques Menache-A Retrospective: 1972 - present
Acrylic Paintings and Multi-media Artworks
June 19 through August 20
Jacques Menache was born in Paris, France in 1948. He moved to Mexico City in 1955 with his family and attended the University of Mexico's Academia San Carlos where he studied under Siqueiros and other Mexican muralists. In Mexico, he met Amy Abernethy, a native Chapel Hillian, and moved here in 1969. Jacques first attended NC Central University, then UNC, where he earned a Masters in Fine Arts, graduating in 1973.

In search of a job, Jacques founded the ArtsCenter in Carrboro in 1974. During his 15 years at the ArtsCenter he caused havoc in the community and resigned in the midst of controversy. He became an electrician to make a living outside the arts field.

Looking for more trouble, in September 1999 Jacques Menache opened a Mexican restaurant/Latin-American Cultural Center. He had his first artist retrospective there among the enchiladas, tacos, and salsas. The restaurant closed in September 2002 after three years of drunken fights and excellent dance parties.

In search of a different type of trouble, Jacques and Ruffin Slater (legendary Weaver Street Market General Manager) founded WCOM, a low power, all volunteer community radio station. Who knows where that might lead?

With very little time to keep out of trouble, Jacques manages to create three or four new pieces of art each year. His favorite format is large abstract paintings with complex weaving of lines, often creating moiré patterns and deep layers. On the more playful side Menache likes to create small pieces with found objects, always searching for a social comment.

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