A close friend is organizing a Wine & Food Paring event for a special occasion in the States, she stopped by a neighborhood wine shop and asked the resident Sommelier to give her some ideas. Well, knowing someone thousands of miles away is quite passionate about wine, she forward the suggested wine list and asked for my comments.
After reading the email, my first comment – wish I could be there! Not because the wines are expensive, on the contrary they are not, but the food pairing is quite interesting and the Sommelier’s explanation on the wines.
She selected 2 whites, 3 reds and a sweet wine.
“The whites will be tasted first in concordance with their food pairings. Although a white chocolate will be second up, I think you will be pleasantly surprised with the progressive nature of the lineup. Meaning, we will go increase in body of wine rather than the body or flavor of food.”
Artist Thomas Arvid
2009 Chateau Moncontour Vouray Sec Loire Valley, France
Monocacy Silver Goat Cheese Crottin / Fig Balsamic Vinegar drizzle
2008 Talbot “Logan” Chardonnay Santa Lucia Highlands, California
Kingsbury White Choclate & Toffee
2007 Avignonesi Rosso Super-Tuscan Montepulcinao, Italy
Parmegiano-Reggiano cheese / Lunardi Truffle Honey drizzle / Honey Crisp Apple silver cracker
2008 Vietti “Tre Vigne” Barbera d’Asti Piemont, Italy
Creminelli Salame Barolo / Feta Chesse spread
2008 Old Ghost Zinfandel Lodi, California
Kingsbury Strawberry & Pink Peppercorn Dark Chocolate
2006 Clos Dady Sauternes, France
Mousse Imeriale Pate (Duck liver mousse with truffle shavings)
Well, next time if I put together a wine tasting class, this will be a good theme to follow !
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