…Pull Wines ( Seattle, Washington), $ 25.99 ; Available elsewhere, $ 23 to $ 32
Challenging Wine Pairing: Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich was originally posted on Wine Peeps . Wine Peeps - Your link to great QPR wines from Washington State and beyond.
In 2009 I hosted our first ‘ Garrett Popcorn and Wine Pairing' class at Lynfred Winery . I cannot begin to tell you of the enthusiasm from the winery patrons upon the announcement. The event was sold out in one hour and one of the most frequent questions I get from customers is, ‘When are you going to host another popcorn and wine pairing? Well, we hosted our annual popcorn pairing this past Wednesday and here is what we tried:
Sparkling Almond w/ CaramelCrisp
Chardonnay…
…buy: Received as sample, suggested retail $ 30 ; Available elsewhere, $ 24 to $ 29
Challenging Wine Pairing: Sweet and Sour Pork was originally posted on Wine Peeps . Wine Peeps - Your link to great QPR wines from Washington State and beyond.
Wine Pairing: The 2011 Castoro Cellars Sauvignon Blanc has a light straw color. I got a bit of hibiscus on the nose, and the taste is fresh and lively. I detected kiwi, lemon and a touch of pepper. This picked up the lemon, herbs and onion in the dish nicely. I'd say we got this pairing done right, if I do say so myself! According to the Castoro website, this is their first year producing Sauv Blanc, and I'd say the did quite well. There's a bit of Gewurztraminer blended …
Wine Pairing: Anticipating some heat in the dish, I asked Ray at Pairing s for a suggestion. He pointed me in the direction of one of his favorites to go with Thai Food, the 2009 Sipp Mack Gewurztraminer ($19). I got honeysuckle on the nose, and taste of honey and a bit of lemon. Good mouthfeel--especially after a bite of Jambalaya! A good pairing.
Full disclosure: Whole Foods Woburn provided me with the ingredients for the meal to help spread word about the special. …
…Health; Wine Etiquette & Service; Food & Wine Pairing; and Responsible Beverage Alcohol Service. " Wine Regions occupy the majority of questions, from 12 questions on France to 3 questions on South Africa.
Frankly, this wide extent of coverage should be considered more of a Generalist than a Specialist . So, the proper designation should be a CGW ( Certified Generalist of Wine) rather than a CSW. You can't really be a specialist of all wine, as there …
Wine Pairing: LaRocca Cabernet Sauvignon, California
Farming organically in Butte and Sutter Counties for twenty-six years, LaRocca makes full-flavored wines with no added sulfites. Their Cabernet Sauvignon, at home on many a backyard picnic table, is dry and rich, with cedar and spices on the finish that pair perfectly with smoky black bean burgers.
Reprinted with permission from Candle 79 Cookbook: Modern Vegan Classics from New York's Premier Sustainable Restaurant…
Seminar 1 - Food and Wine Pairing
Date: Saturday the 28th of January at Backsberg Estate Cellars
Time: 10:00 for 10h30 (the seminar is an hour and a half)
Cost: R200
Food and wine pairing can be tricky, but there are some solid fundamentals you can learn that can make the whole process much easier and a lot more enjoyable. No more cursing and sweating over whether the Sauvignon Blanc or Chenin Blanc should be paired with the fish, or how big a wine you need for that piece of …
Wine Pairing
Five Course: $ 25 per person
Three Course: $ 20 per person
2) Legal Sea Foods is holding an Oyster Festival from September 19 to October 16. " Our oyster bars are a hallmark of our restaurants ," observed Roger Berkowitz , President and CEO of Legal Sea Foods. " And no longer should oysters be just the favorites of gastronomes. We want to educate all our guests and encourage experimentation. We'd like everyone to share the belief …
…Tasting. They will be assessed further on their competence in making Food and Wine Pairing recommendations, and finally on their ability to perform tasks of professional Wine Service.
The Finals of The Bollinger Exceptional Wine Service Award will take place in Cape Town in October 2011 at a venue to be announced. And the winner will be announced at The Swartland Revolution on 11 November 2011.
For further details, visit the official website: www.wineserviceaward.co.za