The Tasting Room

After having repeated wine tastings with friends ad having different themes every now and again, it dawned on me that perhaps it would be even better to start a supper club of sorts. Dubbed The Tasting Room, for the simple fact that tasting is what we would do, had its first debut mid January with a small groupd of friends.

Going for the theme of Canadian Whites and Italin Reds, we chose the wines first and paired the foods afterwards alway concentrating the wine as the primary profile. Concentrating on the wines profile allows the taster to have the whole experience of the wine while having the food enhance the tastes.

Below is the menu that we enjoyed that night which coupled with a room full of great conversations made it a memorable evening.

Reception

Peller Estate Ice Cuvee Methode Classic VQA, Ontario

 

Benjamin Bridge Small Plot Sauvignon Blanc 2011, Nova Scotia

Scallop Ceviche

Thirty Bench Riesling VQA 2011, Ontario

Pork Dumplings with Spicy Citrus Hoisin Sauce

Tawse Sketches Chardonnay 2011, Ontario

Duo of Oyster on the Half Shell and Green Apple Oyster Rockafeller

Sartori Colli Berci Merlot 2010, Veneto

Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Riserva 2008, Tuscany

Venison with Dark Cherry Wine Reduction

Vigna Spuntali Brunello di Montalcino DOCG 2004, Tuscany

Butter Seared Baguette topped with Compte

Querciabella Camarotino Toscano IGT 2007, Tuscany

Bone in Rib Eye with Brandy and Plum Reduction

Antinori Guado al Tasso 2007, Tuscany

Beef Bourguignon

Sartori Rerum Recioto Della Valpolicella 2005, Veneto

Almond Chocolate Chip with Oak Aged Maple syrup and Caramel Covered Raspberrie

 

Looking foward to the next tasting

Cheers