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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Aug 18, 2011 19:33:10 GMT -6
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Aug 18, 2011 19:37:16 GMT -6
Here are the recipes for the cocktails, along with a list of the appetizers that were served. I've just written about this on my latest blog post and included some photographs I took at the event. If you want to see the photos and/or read the blog post, please click here. Attachments:
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Post by Merlot Joe on Aug 21, 2011 23:22:38 GMT -6
Looks interesting Beep. Sounds like you enjoyed it.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Aug 22, 2011 7:39:17 GMT -6
Yep, it was fun trying those different combinations, but some of those appetizers might be a little too ambitious for my lazy ass.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Aug 22, 2011 16:02:47 GMT -6
Here the big thing is wine and food pairing. I still go by the old moto of, if you like drink it with what ever you eat.
One thing that I do like is chocolate with a nice red wine. It can either be Merlot, Cab, Zin, Syrah, or a red blend.
We belong to a food and wine club that meets once a month. A local caterer put's it on and recommends what wine to bring. Here's menu from last Monday night. Usually 75 people attend.
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I did not bring a Pinot Noir. I brought a red blend called "Lot 96" from Foppiano vineyards.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Aug 22, 2011 17:06:05 GMT -6
That's a great menu -- your club sounds like fun. I can't believe it's only $35 including the corkage! Guess they shave the price a bit because it's a Monday night.
I agree with the "Listen to your palate" philosophy. At one of the scotch tastings I attended, they paired the scotches with different kinds of chocolate. And at a bourbon tasting, they served BBQ.
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Post by Merlot Joe on Aug 22, 2011 23:34:04 GMT -6
I forgot to emntion that for the $35.00 that's all you can eat. It's severed family style.
Bring a nice bottle of wine that I get at cost and for $50.00 it's a nice evening out.
There is also a different winery each month with free tasting of their wines. Usually you get three tastings. They hope you buy some of their wines or join their wine club.
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Post by ♥ COVID-19♥ on Aug 23, 2011 7:37:29 GMT -6
All you can eat at that price is a great deal, especially with a menu like that.
BTW, what's the benefit of joining their wine club? I would assume it means that you are committing to buying a minimum number of bottles from them per month at some kind of discount, no?
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Post by Merlot Joe on Aug 23, 2011 12:49:18 GMT -6
You agree to have them ship you so many bottles of wine per month or every two months @ a 25% to 40% discount. It's great if you like certain wines. Most are at least 1 bottle per month.
For our food and wine club there are no dues. Anyone that would like to attend can, as long as you make reservations 4 days in advance and all the seat are not sold out.
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