3/13/12
Each dinner I learn a little more of what to do/not to do.
This week we learned FOUR courses are plenty to taste.
For those that attended – thanks for all your ideas/suggestions
to make this a bigger & better event! See you next month!
Thanks to Taormina’s of Ivyland!
and THANKS to Ryan of Michael Skurnik wines
for introducing me to many of his great wines!
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First course was Kung Fu Girl Riesling paired with
a crabcake over a spicy mango salad
tasting notes for the wine:
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second course Joel Gott unoaked Chardonnay
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paired with a delicious Zucchini salad in a citrus dressing
with sliced almonds & grilled shrimp
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The Pinot Project Pinot Noir
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paired with sliced pork loin in a port reduction sauce,
sauteed broccoli & potato wedge
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Graceann our GREAT server…..
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Altos Las Hormigas Malbec
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paired with Chocolate layer cake
& chocloate covered strawberry mmmmm
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biking friends Bruce & Linda
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LouAnn & birthday boy JOHN!!!
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Helen, Marybeth & Tanya…..
the Wine Tasting after the Wine Tasting
(WHY?!)
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“Drinking good wine with good food
in good company
is one of life’s most civilized pleasures.”
— Michael Broadbent
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all the photos from tonight’s event can be found HERE on Kodak Gallery:
(you can download photos or order prints)
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What would helen do? 