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March 14, 2015
Theme Wine - What You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid To Ask
Venue Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas
Location 296 Royal Palm Dr., Atlantic Beach, FL
Date Mar 14, 2015
Time 2:00 P.M.
Registration Closed on Mar 14, 2015
Price
Members: 50.00
Guests: 50.00


 

Wine - What You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask!

On a lovely March afternoon, 30 members and guests of The Wine & Food Society of Jacksonville gathered at Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas for a wine class led by Sommelier Cam Bendetsen. Wines were chosen for their diverse characteristics, not specific varietal type and all were poured "blind". For each of six wines, Cam led the group through their Color and intensity, Aroma, Flavor/acidity/sweetness, Tannins/body/alcohol and Finish and Complexity, challenging all along the way. Tapas were served after each wine was poured which complimented the wine. All present, whether novice or veteran, agreed they learned from the presentation. Wines were chosen by Cam Bendetsen and Manager, Kori Tafoya.

Menu

Rudi Pichler Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Terrassen, Wachau, Austria, 2013

Marinated Scallops with Fennel & Fresh Herbs

 

Domaine du Gros Nore Bandol Blanc, Provence, France, 2012

Truffle Mushroom Tartlets with Manchego Cheese

 

Calera Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California, 2012

Springer Mountain Chicken Confit with Luxardo Cherries, Pecans & Roast Sweet Potato

 

Domaine Armand Rasteau, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2010

Smoked Pork Belly, Portugese Sauce with Local Fresh Herbs

 

Kurtz Magnolia Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, California 2011

Seared Black Angus Sirloin Saltado with Roasted Red Potatoes

 

Mitravelas Estate Agiorgitiko Red Wine, Nemea, Greece 2010

Artisanal Cheeses with Local Honey