My very first wine pairing menu with Wine Pairing Dinner as the general theme. Six courses served as appetizers and small plates. This menu was not originally gluten free, but there are gf adjustments within the recipes. Links for recipes and selected wines when available.
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First Course
Smoked Salmon Crunch Blini
Lemon infused blini topped with a light smoked salmon mousse, Asian marinated cucumber sticks, sour cream and potato chip crumbs. The citrus, salty, tangy, and smoked fish flavors pair exceptionally with dry champagne.
Wine Pairing: Champagne Moutard Brut Grand Cuvee Non-Vintage Sparkling Wine from Champagne, France
Second Course
Mexi Street Corn Salad
Buttery roasted corn in a creamy spiced sauce topped with cilantro, tomato and queso fresco. A hint of heat compliments the wine’s fruity and delicate aromas of pineapple, green apples, and lemon peel.
Wine Pairing: Santa Cristina Pinot Grigio Delle Venezie IGT
Third Course
Caramelized Onion & Fig Jam Tarte
A sweet, savory layers of caramelized onions, tangy goat cheese and sweet fig jam. Pairs with sweet to buttery whites such as Sauvignon Blanc.
Wine Pairing: Pallisar Estate Sauvignon Blanc
Fourth Course – Red Blend
Mini Chicken Meatballs with BBQ Sauce
Hearty little chicken meatballs baked in a tangy BBQ sauce with hints of cinnamon and clove. This dish is brings out the undertones of a bold red wine.
Wine Pairing: Airfield estates 2016 Bombshell Red Blend
Fifth Course
Pork Tenderloin Sliders
A mini sandwich layering herb roasted pork tenderloin, bacon onion jam, mustard and peppery arugula. A hearty, savory bite that marries with Syrah, brimming with flavors of blackberry, dark red fruits and black olive.
Wine Pairing: Alexandria Nicole Cellars 2015 “JET BLACK” Syrah
Sixth Course
Chocolate Torte with Coffee Whip
Decadent and rich chocolate torte lets the subtle notes of the dark violet wine come through. Topped with coffee whip cream and toasted walnuts.
Wine Pairing: Dona Paula Estate Black Edition Red Blend 2015
Recipes for each course
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