Food & Wine Dinner # 5

Tuesday, August 12, 2009

At Ron & Cheryl’s again.

Appetizer – Mike & Mary

Shrimp wrapped in bacon with blue cheese.

Wine – Santa Margarita Pinot Grigio

First course – Alex & Isabel

Hot smoked salmon salad with Mango and Avocado salsa

Wine – 2007 Castle Rock Chardonnay Reserve, Russian River Valley

Entrée – Ron & Cheryl

Herb rubbed Ribeye steak with Chimichurri sauce and summer squash.

Wines -

2006 Michael Pozzan Marianna (Napa Valley, Cab, Merlot, cabfranc, malbec blend)

2005 Barons de Rothschild (Lafite Medoc, Cab & Merlot blend)

Dessert – Kathy & Steve

Wine -

Food & Wine Dinner # 4

Thursday, July 30, 2009

Back to M & M's for this one.

Appetizer - Kathy & Steve

Microwave "Movie" Popcorn & Dates stuffed with Parm. Reg. wrapped in bacon.

Wine - Piper Sonoma Brut Select Cuvee from Sonoma County.

First course - Ron & Cheryl

Gazpacho - tomato and vegetable base with cucumbers, sweet peppers, red onion, tomatoes, Worcester sauce, etc. with Feta cheese croutons.

Wine - 2006 Jacuzzi Barbera and 2007 Cha. St. Michell Reisling.

Entree - Mike & Mary

Mixed Grill - Flank and Chicken with a slightly spicy and sweet marinade and Calabrese Sausage (spicy, Southern Italy).

Wine - 2007 Sobon Zin from Amador County, added to the spiciness /fruit of the meal.

Dessert - Alex & Isabel

Galette de pomme (apple)

Wine - 2007 Jackson-Triggs Vidal Ice Wine (beautiful pairing)

Food & Wine Dinner # 3

Thursday, June 25, 2009

Next we went to Alex's & Isabel's.

Appetizer - Ron & Cheryl

Lemon Rosemary Shrimp.

Wines -

2007 Benzinger ($13, lake sustainable farming, half liked with food)

2007 Sterling from Napa ( $15 most liked without food)

2008 St. Supery from Napa ($17, other half liked with food)

First course – Sharla

Arugala, avocado, pecan, yellow roasted beets, sherry vinegar, orange zest/juice and goat cheese salad.

Wine - 2006 Domaine Merlin Cherrier Sancerre from France.

Entree - Alex & Isabel

Pork Wellington w/apricot sauce, Fresh Peas and Bulgar. –

Wines -

2007 Finca LaLande Malbec from Argentina

2003 Chateau la Coustarelle Cahors from France (most liked)

2006 Singleleaf Malbe, Fair Play Vines View Vineyard

Purchased from Bev-mo and Weimax

Dessert - Mike & Mary

Amaretto Cheesecake.

Wine - D'Asti Moscato from Italy (liked, Costco)

After dinner - Alex & Isabel pulled out some -

20 year old Sandeman Tawney Port and

Germain-Robin XO Brandy and

Laphroig Single Malt Scotch and

Macallen 12 year Old Singe Malt and

Glenmorangie, The Quinta Ruben Single Malt

Over the top night!

Food & Wine Dinner # 2

Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Number two was at Ron & Cheryl's vineyards and winery.

Appetizer - Steve & Kathy

Baked Brie with fresh strawberries.

Wine - 2007 Fog Dog Rose of Pinot Noir.

First course - Alex & Isabel

Waldorf Salad.

Wines -

2007 Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonay ($12-$15)

2003 Muir Hanna Napa Chardonay (oakey, $5).

Entree - Ron & Cheryl

Herb Crusted Salmon.

Wines –

2002 Beaux Freres Pinot Noir (OR. $55 not liked, not fruity)

2006 Cambria (CA, $19, lighter, paired well with the salmon)

2007 Kings Ridge (OR. $16, good nose & taste, R & C son's winery).

Dessert – Sharla

Chocolate/Ricotta Mousse.

Wine - Qydt Irabge /bkissin Muscat ($11m light hit of orange.)

Food & Wine Dinner # 1

Sunday, March 15, 2009

The start of this adventure was at M & M's.

Following is the course, who was responsible, menu item and wine selection.

Appitizer – Sharla

Salmon Croquettes with Yogurt Caper Sauce

Wine - 2006 Holly's Hill Grenach from El Dorado.

First course – Kathy & Steve

Cream of Broccoli soup with goat cheese toast.

Wine - 2008 KM Crawford from New Zealand.

Entree - Mike & Mary

Pork with Pesto, Feta, Pine Nuts and Pesto Pine Nut Jalapeno, Butternut squash with red peppers, Parmesan, Parsley and rosemary.

Wine - 2002 Muir Hanna Cab from Napa.

Dessert - Ron & Cheryl

Crème Brule with strawberries.

Wines –

2004 De La Montanya Viognier (golden in color)

2003 Arrowood White Riesling.