ALDEN-HOUSTON’S *17 HOSTS SOTHEBY’S WINE DINNER

Houston – Alden-Houston’s award-winning *17, along with Sotheby’s and Houston Modern Luxury, is pleased to announce a spectacular wine tasting dinner on Thursday, September 20th, at 7 p.m. The 5-course dinner, prepared by *17’s award-winning Executive Chef Ryan Pera,
offers a unique tasting opportunity for Houstonians to sample some of the world’s best wines.

“There’s fine wine and then there’s a fine wine experience,” said Ludovic Poirier, food and beverage operations manager for Alden-Houston. “This event offers Houstonians who are passionate about wine and food one of the finest wine and food experiences ever.” Wines
featured include such rare gems as Meursault, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, 2001, made from just three parcels in Meursault, with an average vine age of 32 years (vine age is important for
making great wines, the older the better).

Jamie Ritchie, Sotheby’s senior vice president and head of North American wine division, will preside over the evening’s festivities as guests taste Sotheby’s rare and fine wines while enjoying perfectly paired courses prepared by *17’s Chef Pera, recently nominated as “Houston’s Best
Up-and-Coming Chef.” “Jamie is intimately familiar with the wines presented and will be sharing
his knowledge, experiences and stories with our guests throughout the dinner,” said Poirier. “He will also be available to answer questions about building a wine portfolio, purchasing wines at auction and more."

The black tie event takes place on Alden-Houston’s veranda. Tickets are $270 per person,inclusive of all taxes and gratuities. Please do not delay in making reservations as there is limited
seating available. Special overnight room rate is $179, plus tax. For more information visit www.aldenhotels.com. For reservations, please email robbi.abshire@aldenhotels.com or call
832-200-8843. Alden-Houston is located downtown at 1117 Prairie at San Jacinto.

Sotheby’s Wine Dinner
reception
Ruinart, Bland de Blancs, Reims NV
american caviar/red pepper pancakes
marinated scallops/herb garnish
dinner
Meursault, Domaine des Comtes Lafon, 2001
gulf coast red snapper
salsify/autumn greens/fennel broth
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Clos de Tart, Grand Cru, Mommessin, 2004
roasted muscovy duck breast
fresh currants/local honey/confit purse
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Ruchottes-Chambertin, Domaine Mugneret-Gibourt, 2000
broken arrow ranch venison chop
wood duck arugula/chanterelles/autumn squash
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local greens
pure luck goat cheese/shallot vinaigrette
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Château de Fargues, Lur-Saluces, Sauternes, 1990
toasted vanilla pound cake
honey ice cream/lemon compote
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As a member of Preferred Hotels & Resorts, Inc., Alden-Houston is known for its’ five-star accommodations, world-class service and exquisite dining. Located in the heart of downtown
Houston, Alden-Houston combines classic architecture with cutting-edge, contemporary design. Alden-Houston welcomes you to indulge in the award-winning restaurant, *17, and the
stylish lounge, a+. *17’s New American Cuisine is certain to please all discerning palates, and the elegant, yet casual atmosphere of a+ invites you to relax and unwind. For more information, visit www.aldenhotels.com.