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Mondiale Dave Phinney Event at the Transept – June 18, 2018

The Cincinnati Bailliage met on a balmy June evening at the Transept Event Center in downtown Cincinnati for a much-anticipated spirits and wine dinner. Vice Echanson Mary Horn organized the event and brought in Master Distiller Jordan Via of Savage & Cooke Distillers to lead an educational and extremely enjoyable spirit tasting followed by an exceptional wine dinner.

The owner of the distillery is Dave Phinney of Orin Swift fame and his spirits have the distinction of being aged in Orin Swift wine barrels. Members were treated to tastes of a five-year-old Kentucky whiskey, a four-year-old bourbon, and two tequilas – a reposado and an añejo. Many in attendance were surprised to find out how the wine barrels imparted a satisfying boldness to the spirits which made them extremely enjoyable by themselves and in a blackberry cocktail.

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Following the spirit portion of the evening, members were the treated to a lavish buffet dinner prepared by Larry Monaco of Michael Forgus’ Funky’s Catering. The dinner took place in a beautifully renovated German church located in a vibrant downtown neighborhood.

Offerings included Asian barbecued ribs, branzino with salsa verde, and a baked chocolate tart with espresso-salted caramel sauce. These were paired with two of Mr. Phinney’s most popular wines – Mannequin Chardonnay and Mercury Head Cabernet Sauvignon.

At the conclusion of the evening, rave reviews were given to Vice Echanson Mary Horn for her collaboration with Jordan Via and Michael Forgus to bring the Cincinnati members and their guests such an exquisite evening.

Graig Smith, Chargé de Presse

Welcome to the Cincinnati Bailliage of the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs!

Chaîne Cincinnati includes local businessmen and women, doctors, lawyers, chefs, wine distributors and retailers as well as others in the food and wine fields. Our Bailliage unites professional and amateur gastronomes in a private, not-for-profit society committed to promoting the culinary arts and those of enology and hospitality through example, education and camaraderie.

As an example, we foster the development of the culinary arts among our community's promising chefs by contributing to the Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank’s culinary education program called Cincinnati Cooks. We raise money for this purpose by asking for voluntary donations from our members annually, holding an annual wine auction and having special fundraising events.

Additionally, the Cincinnati Chaîne is home to an active chapter of Société Mondiale du Vin, an organization dedicated to enjoying and learning about the world of fine wine and spirits. Over the last few years our members have toured internationally renowned wine destinations to further their understanding of those areas and their wines.

The Bailliage de Chaîne des Rôtisseurs Cincinnati is affiliated with the Confrérie de la Chaîne des Rôtisseurs, Bailliage des Etats-Unis (United States Chapter), which is associated with the International Headquarters in Paris.

Salut and Vive la Chaîne!