Porcupine Provisions featuring LAW ESTATE WINES
Join us as we pair up Charlotte’s top husband and wife catering team, Bruce & Leslie Schlernitzauer of Porcupine Provisions, with the highly-rated Rhône varietal wines from Paso Robles' renowned winery, Law Estate.
Law Estate Wines is committed to making exceptional wines through sustainable and organic farming practices with minimal inputs. Located above Peachy Canyon Road on the west side of Paso Robles, the vineyard is one of the highest in the area at 1,600 to 1,900 feet. It is planted in high-density, small-lot blocks. The extreme slopes, limestone soils, and multiple aspects create the distinct canvas and palette from which they work.
Attendees at this dinner will enjoy dining on one long table set for 32 guests on a covered patio at the private home of Bruce & Leslie Schlernitzauer in Myers Park.
EVENT DETAILS
Date: Wednesday, April 17
Time: 6:30 PM Arrival | 6:45 PM Dinner
Location: The Schernitzauer Residence in Myers Park | Address to be sent to attendees the week of the event.
Special Guests: Oliver Esparham, General Manager - Law Estate Wines
Executive Chef: Bruce Schlernitzauer
Tickets: $250/person plus tax
Gratuity is included in the ticket price, and $50 of each ticket is tax-deductible.
Must be 21+
THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
To be added to the waitlist, please email info@charlottewinenadfood.org.
Hosted by Charlotte Wine & Food Board Members and Chairmen Emeritus Leslie Schlernitzauer.
FEATURED WINES
2023 Law Estate Rosé
2022 Soph | 44% Roussanne, 26% Marsanne, 26% Clairette Blanche, 4% Grenache Blanc (Parker 96, Dunnuck 97)
2020 Audacious | 41% Grenache, 39% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Syrah (Parker 95, Dunnuck 95)
2021 First Tracks | 42% Petit Verdot, 36% Cabernet Sauvignon 22% Syrah (Dunnuck 98)
2021 Intrepid | 100% Syrah (Dunnuck 100)
2021 The Nines | 100% Grenache (Dunnuck 98)
MENU
RECEPTION
Chef's Choice Passed Appetizers
2021 Law Estate Rosé
FIRST COURSE
Melon Carpaccio – St Germaine White Grapes – Macadamia Gremolata – Crème Fraiche
2022 Soph
SECOND COURSE
Rabbit Fazzoletti – Baby Chard – Braising Juices
2020 Audacious
THIRD COURSE
Poisson Airline Breast – Spring Vegetables – Roasted Chicken Jus – Spring Herbs
2021 First Tracks
FOURTH COURSE
Grilled Lamb – Israeli Cous Cous – Eggplant – Red Wine Reduction
2021 Intrepid
DESSERT
Cardamom Semolina Cake – Blue Fruit Compote – Whipped Ricotta – Blue Cheese Crumble
2021 The Nines
Dietary restrictions may be accommodated with advance notice. Please indicate any restrictions the event organizers should be aware of at time of your registration/ticket purchase. Alternatively, please email info@charlottewineandfood.org to notify us at minimum 5 days prior to the event.
CULINARY & BEVERAGE TALENT
OLIVER ESPARHAM | GENERAL MANAGER - LAW ESTATE WINES
Originally from Colorado, Oliver had an obsession with all things wine, whether it be collecting, consuming or even starting his own wine import and retail company. In moving to California and after wrapping up his viticultural and oenology studies at Davis in 2010, Oliver along with winemaker Scott Hawley, were the first two employees at Law Estate Wines. Along with the owners Don and Susie Law, Oliver as the General Manager was instrumental in developing the site for ultra-premium grape growing, production and of course hospitality. Over the last 14 years, Oliver has had the distinct pleasure in the continued management of a world class winemaking, vineyard and sales staff. It is his continued dedication to sharing the wines from Law Estate Wines with collectors and consumers alike.
BRUCE & LESLIE SCHLERNITZAUER | CO-OWNERS - PORCUPINE PROVISIONS
Bruce Schlernitzauer, a Navy brat, is mostly from Massachusetts and Leslie is a Charlotte native. They met in college in Massachusetts and later Bruce went to Johnson & Wales in Cranston, RI in their advanced standing culinary program while Leslie received her MBA from Boston University. In 1994, they arrived in Charlotte and two years later opened Porcupine Café on East Boulevard. After closing Porcupine Café, they opened Porcupine Provisions, becoming one of Charlotte's top caterers. In June of 2020 they launched Gathered, a twice monthly delivery basket filled with carefully curated local lovelies from the catering team behind Porcupine Provisions.
Leslie serves on several boards including Charlotte Wine + Food, Council for Children’s Rights and previously served on the Advisory Board for Charlotte Concerts. They have two adult children (girls) Megan and Grace. When not cooking for a profit you will find them cooking for a cause every chance they get!
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR!
