Summer Wines - A Matter of Taste

A Matter of Taste - Summer Wines

On Saturday, June 12th, Michael Kovacs and Chelsea Hamilton opened up their 100-year-old home in historic Avondale to members and their guests of The Wine & Food Society of Jacksonville for our annual A Matter of Taste wine event. Michael and Chelsea, also members of the New York Branch, spent three years remodeling their home before moving to Jacksonville permanently. The theme was Summer Wines and guests were encouraged to pull out their summer gear - Bermuda shorts Hawaiian shirts, summer dresses, sandals, to celebrate the beginning of summer. Wines, chosen by Brandon Boudreau, came from his new wine shop. Five food & wine stations were set up around the home and yard. Catering provided by Biscottis.

Station One - Champagne

Pierre Peters, "Reserve" Champagne, France

Chartogne Taillet "Anne", Champagne, France

Crispy Mac N Cheese "Lollipops"

Station Two - Other Sparklers

Ultraviolet, "Rose", Mendicino, California

Montebello Di Scarani Brut Spumante Pinot Nero, Methodo Classico, NV, Italy

Seared Tuna with Wonton Chips and Wasabi Creme Fraiche

Station Three - Rose

Matthiasson Rose 2024, Napa, California

Txampian Txakoli Rose 2022, Zarautz, Basque, Spain

Grilled Beef Kabobs with Creamy Horseradish Sauce

Station Four - Bigger Whites

Terralibera, Verdicchio, "Insieme" 2023, Castelli di Jesi, Marche, Italy

Armand Heitz, Chardonnay, "Lulune" 2020, Beaune, Burgundy, France

Herb Shrimp Skewers with Citrus Dipping Sauce

Station Five - Summer Reds

Jean Claude Ramonet Pinot Noir 2021, Monthelie, Burgundy, France

Cantina Masdara, Pelaverga 2023, Piedmonte, Italy

Beef Tenderloin Sliders with Double Tomato Relish and Boursin Cheese

Additional Bites

Grilled Brie Topped with Raspberry, Orange Honey Chutney with Grapes, Berries and Assorted Crackers

Grilled Chicken Sliders with Caramelized Onions and Rosemary Aioli

Assorted Desserts