Annual Holiday Wine Event

Jingle and Mingle Holiday Wine Event

Once again, The Wine & Food Society of Jacksonville celebrated the Holiday Season with a wine tasting event at the home of Mark & Kathy Kallaus. Twelve wines were served, starting off with a three-litre bottle of Gilbert Jacquesson Cuvee Selection Recollant Manipulant a Troisay Champagne which had been a gift from Jed Steel to Tom Marsland and Dotti Cahill for their 50th anniversary. Thirty-eight members and guests enjoyed the merriment as they went from room-to-room sampling various wines. Wonderful catering by Josh Agan and his wife, Intan, of Routes Culinary Travels topped off the event.

Wines

Gilbert Jacquesson Cuvee Selection Recollant Manipulant a Troisay Champagne

Tattinger Brut La Francaise NV Champagne

Bernard et Fils Fleuriet Sancerre, 2023

Viansa Bianchetta Trevigiana 2023 (Double Gold Winner)

Brewer Clifton Ste. Rita Hills Pinot Noir, 2023

Lavinea Eola-Amity Hills Pinot Noir, 2023

Arcadian Sleepy Hollow Vieyard Pinot Noir, 2023

Faust Napa Valley Cabernet, 2017

Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet, 2000

Darioush Napa Valley Cabernet, 2000

Tresor Ferrari-Carano Red Blend, 2000

Taylor Fladgate Vintage Porto, 2017

Menu

Pani Puri with Truffled Cauliflower Puree, Hacklebak Caviar

Shrimp Tostada with Blue Corn Tortilla, Chipotle Aioli, Mango Pica

Ricotta Crostini, Mortadella, Green Olive, Marcona Almond

Yellowfin Tuna Tartare, Shallot, Caper, Miso Aioli, Furikake, Middlins Chip

Chicken Siu Mye, Steamed Chinese Dumpling, Sesame, Scallion

Mini Beef Wellington, Bearnaise Sauce

Beef Short Ribs, Rosemary Polenta, Salsa Verde

Sweets

Mini Pear Tartlet, Salted Caramel, Creme Patissiere

Almond Cookie Marcona Almond, Short Bread

Black Forest Cake, Chocolate Mousse, Port Poached Cherries