Celebrating Wines We Love
Wine Pairing Dinner – Celebrating Wines We Love – 30 November 2012
In this installment of the “Celebrating Wines” series we decided to select a group of wines that we were particularly fond of. these wines were varied and didn’t fit into any specific category. They were produced all over the world, and shipped to Vermont for us to enjoy!
The wines varied from the light and very drinkable Vinho Verde from Portugal to the big and bold Cigar Box Cabernet Sauvignon from Chile.
Again, Chef James and Chef Rene impressed our guests with creative, flavorful morsels that paired very well with then selected wines. The bacon wrapped local veal was a sure hit with the Chocolate Shop Cabernet Sauvignon. The Pecan Crusted chicken sang with the Wente Morning For Chardonnay. And we wrapped with the smooth and creamy eggnog cheesecake paired with the bold Cigar Box Cabernet Sauvignon. The guests left well fed!
It was a great group of attendees, who nibbled and sipped their way through the evenings offerings. Everyone seemed excited by the evening and look forward to our next event. Thank you all for coming and Merry Christmas!
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Honeyed Carrot Ginger Bisque
with fig & mascarpone satchel
paired with The Crossings, Sauvignon Blanc (2011)
Oyster Mushroom Risotto
Chipotle dusted calamari, sautéed kale
paired with Vidal Fleury, Cote du Rhone (2010)
Bacon Wrapped Winterview Farms Beef
cauliflower puree, roasted butternut squash
paired with Chocolate Shop, Cabernet Sauvignon
– – palette cleanser – Vanilla Ice Cream with pineapple glaze- –
Baby Spinach Salad
seared sea scallops, candied pumpkin seeds,
Vermont chevre, mandarin oranges, cranberry vinaigrette
paired with Casal Garcia, Vinho Verde
Gorgonzola Stuffed Veal Slider
Cajun spiced steak fries, barbequed ketchup
paired with Matchbook, Tinto Rey (2006)
Pecan Crusted Chicken
cinnamon clove mashed sweet potatoes, house demiglace
paired with Wente Estate Morning Fog Chardonnay (2010)
– – palette cleanser – cucumber melon salad – –
Cider Glazed Roasted Leg of Veal
spinach ravioli, roasted garlic cream, apple chutney
paired with Ruta 22 Malbec (2010)
Chorizo Chili
basmati rice, seasoned tortilla chips
paired with Clean Slate Riesling (2011)
Eggnog Cheesecake
cherry gastrique, brandy brittle
paired with Cigar Box, Cabernet Sauvignon (2010)