Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Presents Truchard Wine Dinner

CHICAGO, IL, March 16, 2011

Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar (25 E. Ohio St., Chicago; (312) 329-9463) is hosting Truchard Vineyards at a wine dinner 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 18—showcasing five exceptional wines from the Carneros region of Napa Valley with spokesperson Anthony Truchard II. Truchard Vineyards wines are hand-crafted using traditional, unique winemaking techniques— exemplifying the high-quality fruit.

The first course is Sauteed Mussels paired with Truchard Chardonnay Napa Valley, 2009. The second course is Mushroom Ravioli paired with Truchard Pinot Noir Napa Valley, 2007 followed by Herbed Lamb paired with Truchard Syrah Napa Valley, 2007. The fourth course is a delicious six-ounce Beef Flemington and baby carrots paired with Truchard Zinfandel Napa Valley, 2007. The dinner concludes with Sour Cream Pound Cake with poached pear paired with Truchard Roussanne Botrytis Napa Valley, 2006.

The dinner is $95 per person (excluding tax and gratuity) and includes Truchard wine selections paired with the special five-course meal created by Fleming's Chef Jerl Griffin. Reservations for the Truchard Wine Dinner with Anthony Truchard II at Fleming's are required and may be made by calling (312) 329-9463. Please note that space is limited.

About Anthony Truchard II
Anthony Truchard II has experienced every aspect of winemaking, working on the vineyards and in the cellars alongside his father—founder Tony Truchard.

Anthony received his Bachelor Degree from the University of California Santa Barbara where he studied philosophy and biology.

Working in boutique wine shops and restaurants, Anthony was able to interact with wine lovers and further develop his wine expertise. Anthony successfully managed a vineyard management company with his brother for several years before deciding to obtain his law degree from Cardozo School of Law.

Eventually, Anthony returned home to Napa Valley to help manage the winery and has led the expansion of Truchcard Vineyards.

About Truchard Estate Vineyards
For more than 30 years, proprietors Tony and Jo Ann Truchard have managed a successful vineyard. Their dedication allowed for them to pioneer grape-growing in the Carneros region of Napa Valley, developing the reputation as one of the exceptional vineyards in Carneros. In 1974, they established Truchard Estate Vineyards, after purchasing a 20-acre parcel of land. Since then, Truchard Estate Vineyard has grown to 400 acres—planting on a boasting 270 acres and selling grapes to more than 20 Napa Valley wineries.

About Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Nationally acclaimed Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar offers the best in steakhouse dining - Prime meats and chops, fresh fish and poultry, generous salads and side orders—with a unique wine list known as the "Fleming's 100 " that features 100 wines served by the glass. Fleming's was launched in Newport Beach, Calif. in 1998 by successful restaurant industry veterans Paul Fleming and Bill Allen. Today there are 64 restaurants nationwide. Fleming's is the recipient of numerous prestigious awards, including Wine Spectator's annual Awards of Excellence, and Wine Enthusiast's annual Awards of Distinction.

For more information about Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, please visit http://www.FlemingsSteakhouse.com.