It’s “Wine O’clock” Somewhere…TSC members!

Greetings & Salutations from your Wine Therapist!

Wine Society December Update:

Wow, have we been kicking “corks” or what?  Our November meeting was out of this world……it just keeps getting better & better…what can I say but…how bout them WINOS!  Erin, from Empire Distributors of North Carolina never ceases to amaze us with her extensive knowledge of “all things wine”.  She entertained us with her knowledge & wit while sharing information about New World Reds.  You missed it, folks, if you were not at our party!

Our December meeting will be a Holiday Celebration with our Wine Society Members each bringing a bottle of their favorite libation to share with each other as we “Wine” down the year. Don’t forget WINOS, bring your favorite Red or White and wear Red & White to celebrate, if you dare!

(TSC members, the Wine Society still have a few memberships still available but they are going fast and when we reach our limit, membership will be closed.  Check with us to get details on how to become a member of the Wine Society…..we’d love to have you join us!  Gift a membership to the Wine Society for Christmas this year to someone you love.)

Your Grape Therapy:

What’s a good wine? A good wine is, above all, a wine that you like enough to drink-because the whole purpose of a wine is to give pleasure to those who drink it!  After that, how good a wine is depends on how it measures up to a set of agreed-upon standards of performance established by experienced, trained experts.  These standards involve mysterious concepts like balance, length, depth, complexity, and trueness to type.  None of these concepts is objectively measurable, by the way.  Come join us at The Wine Society and learn more...you will be grape-ful you did!

My Wine pick of the month:

“Vintner’s Almondage”       Duplin Winery

Vintner's Almondage is a sparkling wine that puts the exclamation point on many special occasions. This Duplin sparkling wine has a luscious taste of almonds and satisfies every indulgence.
Served over ice cream, paired with walnut cheesecake, or raised for a toast, Duplin Winery's Vintner's Almondage is sure to please even the most discerning champagne lovers.  (Ask for this at TSC, it’s a hit!)

WINE SOCIETY BENEFITS

Benefit # 1:  Wine Society Members may purchase all wines at TSC wholesale cost plus 10%

Benefit # 2: Wine Society Members will receive one (1) complimentary glass of featured house wine, with dinner, for attending a Wine Society meeting.   (This offer may not be redeemed the same day of the meeting; you must save and present your name tag to receive your featured glass of wine; and, offer will expire at the next meeting)

Benefit # 3:  Wine Society Members will be able to enjoy the wine tastings in Reidel glasses.

Benefit #4: The wine society will feature a chocolate of the month before each monthly meeting.

Benefit #5: Wine Society Members will receive a 15% discount at the “Wine Merchant”, Cary, by mentioning that you are a member of TSC Wine Society.

Benefit #6: Wine Society Members will have food available for purchase during the Wine Society Meetings

Salute'

Sharon, Your Wine Therapist    

sthompson21@nc.rr.com

It’s “Wine O’clock” Somewhere....TSC members!

Greetings & Salutations from your Wine Therapist!

Wine Society October Update:

Our 1^st meeting of the season was on September 20 at TSC.  Lots of great things, great ideas, and great minds joined together at the wine table to decide how & what we wanted to explore & experience in the coming months.  We had a wonderful group that participated in our planning session.  Julie LoBean received the Door Prize of the night……a wonderful bottle of Duplin Almondage Sparkling Wine!  Come join us and see what we are all about!

Your Grape Therapy:

Due to the differences in climate and overall “terroir,” there are certain characteristics that can help even the most novice wine drinker distinguish wines that come from grapes grown in Europe versus elsewhere in the world. Below are a few hints that can help you impress your friends by identifying a wine's origin without even glancing at the label!

European (Old World)

Lower alcohol content

Lighter Body

Acidic

Earthy tones

American/Oceania (New World)

Higher alcohol content

Bigger body

Oak tones

Fruity tones

My Wine pick of the month:

“Middle Sister, Sweet & Sassy California Moscato”

After a long hard day of being fabulous, I like to relax with a glass of wine.  But I don’t want it to bite me back.  Isn’t there enough drama in this world?  That’s why this wine is my new best wine friend.  With a touch of natural sweetness, it’s smooth and refreshing and so easy to love.  “Moscato, always stay as ‘sweet as you are.  I’ll handle the sassy part!”

WINE SOCIETY BENEFITS

Benefit # 1:  Wine Society Members may purchase all wines at TSC wholesale cost plus 10%

Benefit # 2: Wine Society Members will receive one (1) complimentary glass of featured house wine, with dinner, for attending a Wine Society meeting.   (This offer may not be redeemed the same day of the meeting; you must save and present your name tag to receive your featured glass of wine; and, offer will expire at the next meeting)

Benefit # 3:  Wine Society Members will be able to enjoy the wine tastings in Reidel glasses.

Benefit #4: The wine society will feature a chocolate of the month before each monthly meeting.

Benefit #5: Wine Society Members will receive a 15% discount at the “Wine Merchant”, Cary, by mentioning that you are a member of TSC Wine Society.

Benefit #6: Wine Society Members will have food available for purchase during the Wine Society Meetings

Salute'

Sharon, Your Wine Therapist

sthompson21@nc.rr.com

TSC Blog Giveaway: Triangle Entrepreneurship Week 2012

The State Club is proud to be a premiere sponsor of Triangle Entrepreneurship Week 2012!! Triangle Entrepreneurship Week strives to get entrepreneurs past the breakthrough point and addresses some of the most difficult transitions for start-ups to navigate successfully. TEW takes entrepreneurs and investors to new heights by providing meaningful access to resources and ideas that can change up the economy. Join us and hear a lineup of coveted mentors, start-up successes and industry specific discussions. Click the link below to learn more and view the week's lineup!

Triangle Entrepreneurship Week 2012

The first 2  State Club members to answer the question below correctly will win an all-access week pass to all TEW events.

The State Club: How many years was NC State known as the University of North Carolina at Raleigh? Who was responsible in helping to restore the universities office name?

TSC Blog Giveaway: Red and White Food & Beverage Festival

The Red and White Food & Beverage Festival will feature NC State Alumni who are chefs, involved with restaurants, farms, wineries, breweries and/or alcoholic beverage companies. The event will take place at  The State Club on Thursday November 1 from 6-10pm. The first STATE CLUB MEMBER to answer the question below correctly will win one free ticket to the festival. (If you have already won tickets you are not eligible to play this round!!)

The State Club:  How many dunks did Houston, known as "Phi Slama Jama", have in the National Championship game?

Hello, My Fine Fellow W I N O S (Wolf-packers In Need of Spirits!)

It’s “Wine O’clock” Somewhere…….TSC members!

Greetings & Salutations from your Wine Therapist! 

 The summer “Wine Society” hiatus is now over and let us celebrate …Wine Not? 

Wine Society September Update:

Our 1^st meeting of the season is just around the corner on September 20 at TSC.  Lots of great things, great ideas, and great minds are joining us at the wine table to decide how & what we want to explore & experience in the coming months.  Won’t you add your name to the list, join us, and participate in our planning session?  Give us a call at the State Club to let us know you are coming and we’ll have some of your favorite wine waiting or bring your favorite wine with you!

Your Grape Therapy:

My last post asked “what makes you open a bottle of wine” and I received some very interesting responses…. ”work.. vacation… kids….stress… and my favorite response…..”I don’t need a reason to open a bottle of wine; it calls to me lest I forget”! 

Thanks for all your responses……..so let me leave you a very favorite recipe of mine that I received from a friend this summer….on 2^nd thought….come to our meeting and pick up a copy of the recipe at the registration table.  “Wolf Packer’s Sparkling Peach-Basil Sangria” has been on my table this summer, what’s been on your table?

My Wine pick of the month:

Vintner’s Almondage Champagne

Duplin Winery, Rose Hill, NC    (available only at the Winery and, of course, TSC!)

Vintner's Almondage is a sparkling wine that puts the exclamation point on many special occasions. This Duplin sparkling wine has a luscious taste of almonds and satisfies every indulgence.
Served over ice cream, paired with walnut cheesecake, or raised for a toast, Duplin Winery's Vintner's Almondage is sure to please even the most discerning champagne lovers.

WINE SOCIETY BENEFITS

Benefit # 1:  Wine Society Members may purchase all wines at TSC wholesale cost plus 10%

Benefit # 2: Wine Society Members will receive one (1) complimentary glass of featured house wine, with dinner, for attending a Wine Society meeting.   (This offer may not be redeemed the same day of the meeting; you must save and present your name tag to receive your featured glass of wine; and, offer will expire at the next meeting)

Benefit # 3:  Wine Society Members will be able to enjoy the wine tastings in Reidel glasses.

Benefit #4: The wine society will feature a chocolate of the month before each monthly meeting.

Benefit #5: Wine Society Members will receive a 15% discount at the “Wine Merchant”, Cary, by mentioning that you are a member of TSC Wine Society.

Salute'

Sharon, Your Wine Therapist

sthompson21@nc.rr.com

TSC Blog Giveaway: Red and White Food & Beverage Festival

The Red and White Food & Beverage Festival will feature NC State Alumni who are chefs, involved with restaurants, farms, wineries, breweries and/or alcoholic beverage companies. The event will take place at  The State Club on Thursday November 1 from 6-10pm. The first person the answer the question below correctly will win one free ticket to the festival. (If you have already won tickets you are not eligible to play this round!!)

The State Club: NC State boasts a cylindrical building (a la Madison Square Garden), opened in 1961, that houses several academic departments. For which former chancellor is this building named? Please explain a brief history.

TSC Blog Giveaway: Triangle Entrepreneurship Week 2012

The State Club is proud to be a premiere sponsor of Triangle Entrepreneurship Week 2012!! Triangle Entrepreneurship Week strives to get entrepreneurs past the breakthrough point and addresses some of the most difficult transitions for startups to navigate successfully. TEW takes entrepreneurs and investors to new heights by providing meaningful access to resources and ideas that can change up the economy. Join us and hear a lineup of coveted mentors, start-up successes and industry specific discussions. Click the link below to learn more and view the week's lineup!
 
Triangle Entrepreneurship Week

The first 2 members to answer the question below correctly will win an all-access week pass to all TEW events, the VIP dinner held here at The State Club, and the TEW closing reception.

The State Club: How much was annual tuition in 1889?

TSC Blog Giveaway:: Red and White Food & Beverage Festival

The Red and White Food & Beverage Festival will feature NC State Alumni who are chefs, involved with restaurants, farms, wineries, breweries and/or alcoholic beverage companies. The event will take place at  The State Club on Thursday November 1 from 6-10pm. The first person the answer the question below correctly will win two free tickets to the festival.

The State Club: Three defensive lineman from NC State were drafted in the first round of the 2006 NFL draft. The first was Mario Williams. Who was the third?

The State Club's Own Freshman Orientation...

This week, the State Club had a mother cat with five adorable kittens who attained Alumni status in an unusual way. Staff of The State Club discovered the litter hidden behind a trash receptacle at our delivery doors on Saturday. 

We called Lisa Kroll at the SPCA on Monday, who promptly arrived and was able to remove four of the five immediately. A very dedicated pet rescuer, Lisa made a total of seven trips until she managed to bring in first the mama cat and finally, the elusive #5 at 10:30 Tuesday evening. The kittens were born wild, but are already responding to socialization with humans and will be adoptable in the near future. Their mother is being evaluated, and will be either placed for adoption at the SPCA or will be spayed and re-homed in a colony suitable for her lifestyle. 

The State Club is grateful for the extra efforts of Lisa and the SPCA, whose annual fund-raising Fur Ball will be held at the Club in October. The situation also provided an opportunity to inform many staff members at the Park Center who were concerned about the welfare of these cuties about the valuable work that the Wake County SPCA, which is a non-profit, no-kill shelter, performs. Their website is full of information, and donations are of course welcome, www.Spcawake.org.

A few photos...

 

Save The Date!!

The list has finally come together and tickets are on sale for the Red and White Food and Beverage Festival!! This event will be a great time to bring friends and family to the club and support your NC State alumni who have made a living in the food and beverage world! Make sure to save the date. To see the full of list of who will be participating in the festival click below...and don't forget, ticket proceeds support Wine to Water.

Red and White Festival Details

Red and White Food and Beverage Festival

This is an updated list of participating vendors as of 8/10/2012...list should be finalized in the next week of so!

Red and White Food and Beverage Festival

Thursday November 1, 2012

Restaurants, Bakery’s & Local Food Distributors

Sparians

Chris Angel, Poole College of Management

Backyard Bistro

Lance Wheeler, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Isaac Hunter Hospitality

Zack Medford, Poole College of Management

18 Seaboard Restaurant

Jenny Hensley, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar

Vansana Nolintha, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences & College of Design

Chubby’s Tacos

Joseph M. Lytton, College of Engineering

Tobacco Road Sports Café

Rommie Amra, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery

Sara Coleman Fitzpatrick, Poole College of Management

 

LM Restaurants, Inc.

Carolina Ale House

Amber Moshakos, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Joy Moshakos, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Chantal Moshakos, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

LM Restaurants, Inc.

Taverna Agora

Amber Moshakos, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Joy Moshakos, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Chantal Moshakos, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

LM Restaurants, Inc.

Oceanic (Wrightsville Beach)

Amber Moshakos, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Joy Moshakos, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Chantal Moshakos, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

LM Restaurants, Inc.

BlueWater Waterfront Grill (Wrightsville Beach)

Amber Moshakos, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Joy Moshakos, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Chantal Moshakos, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Neomande Café & Market

Lisa Saleh, College of Engineering

Noelle Saleh-Scott, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Simone Saleh, Poole College of Management

Eschelon Hospitality Group

Zinda New Asian

Gaurav Patel, Poole College of Management

Tara Zechini, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Kayla Davis, College of Textiles

Eschelon Hospitality Group

Cameron Bar & Grill

Gaurav Patel, Poole College of Management

Tara Zechini, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Kayla Davis, College of Textiles

Empire Eats

The Pit

Greg Hatem, College of Engineering

Empire Eats

Sitti

Greg Hatem, College of Engineering

Empire Eats

The Raleigh Times Bar

Greg Hatem, College of Engineering

Empire Eats

Gravy

Greg Hatem, College of Engineering

Howling Cow Ice Cream

Carl Hollifield, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Bertie Country Peanuts

Jonathan J. Powell Jr., College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Fresh Point Produce

Matt Tunnell, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Breweries and Wineries

Dover Vineyards

Elizabeth Anne Dover, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Roth Brewing Company

Ryan Roth, College of Engineering

Duplin Winery

Dennis Sutton, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Lonerider Brewing Company

Chris Newton, Poole College of Management

Iron Gate Winery

Wade Eugene Stikeleather, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Adams Vineyard LLC

John Quincy Adams IV, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Robin Garrett Adams, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Joyce C. Adams, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Beer, Wine & Liquor Companies

North Carolina Brewers Guild

Win Bassett, College of Engineering

Country Vintner

Sammy Greenway, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Moet Hennessy

Tyler Helikson, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Johnson Brothers Carolina Distributing

Allison Heafner, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Wine to Water

Dickson (Doc) Hendley, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Precept Wines

Adam Coremin, Poole College of Management

ONEHOPE Wine

Danielle Cross, Poole College of Management

Empire Distributing

Sonya Taylor, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Adam Kincaid, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Tryon Distributors

Ed Johnston, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Southern Wine & Spirits

Tyler Helikson, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Informational & Miscellaneous Businesses

Olly Oxen

Charlotte Guice, College of Design

Lumina

Barton Strawn, College of Design & Poole College of Management

Justin Carey, College of Engineering

Peter Landis, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences & Poole College of Management

North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Martha Glass, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Kristen Baughman, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Professor and Extension Viticulture Specialist

Dr. Sara Spayd, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

WRAL.com

Lisa Jeffries, College of Textiles & Poole College of Management

Fresh Coat of Paint Designs

Kristen Stewart Aubut, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Lonnie Poole Golf Course

Chip Watson 

Red and White Food and Beverage Festival

The festival is starting to gain momentum...here are just a few vendors who have already committed! Remember to check the website frequently as we will add new vendors daily.  If you or someone you know fits the criteria and would like to participate in the festival, contact the club ASAP!
Space is limited, the word is out and spots are starting to fill!

 Red and White Food and Beverage Festival

Thursday November 1, 2012

Participating Vendors

Sparians

Chris Angel, Poole College of Management

North Carolina Brewers Guild

Win Bassett, College of Engineering

Backyard Bistro

Lance Wheeler, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Olly Oxen

Charlotte Guice, College of Design

Dover Vineyards

Elizabeth Anne Dover, College of Agriculture & Life Sciences

Isaac Hunter Hospitality

Zack Medford, Poole College of Management

Country Vintner

Sammy Greenway, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Moet/Hennessy

Tyler Helikson, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Roth Brewing Company

Ryan Roth, College of Engineering

18 Seaboard Restaurant

Jenny Hensley, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Johnson Brothers Carolina Distributing

Allison Heafner, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Lumina

Barton Strawn, College of Design & Poole College of Management

Justin Carey, College of Engineering

Peter Landis, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences & Poole College of Management

Duplin Winery

Dennis Sutton, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Wine to Water

Dickson (Don) Hendley, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Precept Wines

Adam Coremin, Poole College of Management

ONEHOPE Wine

Danielle Cross, Poole College of Management

Bida Manda Laotian Restaurant and Bar

Vansana Nolintha, College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences & College of Design

North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Martha Glass, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Kristen Baughman, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Professor and Extension Viticulture Specialist

Dr. Sara Spayd, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Howling Cow Ice Cream

Carl Hollifield, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Empire Distributing

Sonya Taylor, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Lonerider Brewing Company

Chris Newton, Poole College of Management

Chubby’s Tacos

Joseph M. Lytton, College of Engineering

Tryon Distributors

Ed Johnston, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

43 Day Local Food Challenge

Kristen Baughman, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Tobacco Road Sports Café

Rommie Amra, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

The Cupcake Shoppe Bakery

Sara Coleman Fitzpatrick, Poole College of Management

LM Restaurants, Inc.

Amber Moshakos, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Joy Moshakos, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

Chantal Moshakos, College of Humanities and Social Sciences

What's Cooking In Chef Matt's Kitchen

Fresh Grilled Tacos

The best thing about this recipe is that it is super easy and super fresh.

Set up bowls of cilantro, tomatoes, lime wedges, shredded cheddar or Monterey jack cheese, pico de gallo and whatever else you may want to put on your fresh taco…

Choice of Skirt Steak, Shrimp, Chicken

Marinade meat; juice of 2 limes, 1/4 cup oil, fresh cilantro, salt-pepper-cumin (1 hour)

Flour Tortillas

Grill meat, let it rest and slice.

Put grill marks on tortillas and stack them on a plate

Every man for himself, assemble your taco!

Calling All NC State Alumni....

As you may know, NC State is celebrating its 125^th anniversary this year and homecoming is going to be bigger then ever! The State Club, along side the Alumni Association and the Poole College of Management is kicking off the homecoming festivities with a Red and White Food and Wine Festival. The Red and White festival will be made up of restaurant owners, wine & spirit reps and winemakers that all share NC State ties as well as expertise in the food and beverage world. This will be a great time for alumni to gather at the club, celebrate homecoming and taste till their hearts content!

Now we need your help!!! If you or anyone you know might fit the criteria and would like to participate in this amazing event we need you to have them contact the club ASAP! There is no cost to the vendor other then providing the products they will be sampling that evening. 

This event will be held Thursday November 1 at 6pm. Potential vendors please email kelly@thestateclub.org to learn more about the Red and White Food and Wine Festival!!

Chalk Talk With TOB

Last nights Chalk Talk with Tom O'brien was a HUGE success! We had about 90 people in Great Reception. The evening began with cocktails and dinner at 6pm and Coach got up to speak at around 7pm. He spoke about his past five seasons at NC State and also what you can expect for the next five. He ended with a question and answer session from members before taking his seat. If you couldn't make last night's chalk talk, keep your eye out for our next Chalk Talk. This is going to be a great year for athletics at NC State!! Go Wolfpack!!

Before the evening officially began (dinner was only being served) we had an unexpected visit from our neighbor, Mr. Beasley (Chancellor Woodson's dog). This is not Mr. Beasley's first time visiting The State Club on his own but we are glad he feels at home here!! We Called Susan Woodson after bringing him into the office so she could come pick him up.

In case you missed last nights event, we snapped a few photos for your viewing pleasure.

What's Cooking In Chef Matt's Kitchen!

Red Velvet Cookies

Chocolate, semi-sweet (8 oz.)

All-purpose flour (1 ¼ C.)

Cocoa powder (½ C.)

Baking powder (2 t.)

Salt (¼ t.)

Butter 4 oz. (1 stick)

Brown sugar (1 1/3 C., lightly packed)

Eggs (2 ea.)

Vanilla extract (1 t.)

Red food coloring (2 T.)

 Milk (1/3 C.)

Sugar & Confectioner’s sugar as needed

1.     Gently melt chocolate in a double boiler, or in the microwave at small intervals.

2.     Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.  Set aside.

3.     In a mixer, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.  Add eggs, vanilla extract, and red food coloring.  Mix well.

4.     Alternately add dry ingredients and milk into the mixer, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients.

5.     Portion out cookie dough into desired size and refrigerate.

6.     Roll cookies in granulated sugar, followed by confectioner’s sugar.

7.     Bake at 350 for 10-15 minutes.  Cookies should have a crackled appearance when done.