Groveland Food & Wine Pairing

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

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 -

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)