A French Dinner
The Wine & Food Society of Jacksonville enjoyed its opening dinner for the 2025-2026 season at the acclaimed Rue Saint-Marc restaurant, where Chef Scott Alters and Sommelier Gabrielle Alters created a spectacular four-course dinner with matching wines. Through their many travels and studies, the couple brought a new perspective to Jacksonville's food culture by championing local, sustainable farming and an uncompromising commitment to handmade creations through traditional craftmanship practices.
First
Limited Edition "Noble Dry" Chenin Blanc, Willamette Valley, Oregon, 2022
Key West Spiny Lobster Salad with Cashews, Mango, Haricot Vert, Thai Herbs, Lemongrass Vinaigrette
Second
Eruptio Verdelho, 2021, Acores, Pico Island, Portugal, 2021
Olive Oil Poached Swordfish, Toasted Pine Nuts, Caponata, Castelvetrano Olives, Salsa Verde
Third
Massaya "Terrasses de Baalbeck", Beqaa Valley, Lebanon, 2022 (Grenache, Syrah, Mouvedre)
Za'atar Crusted Lamb Loin, Eggplant-T Puree, Glazed Turnips Panisse, Roasted Lamb Jus
Dessert
Bodega Pablo Fallabrino "Alcyone", Canelones, Uruguay, NV, Tannat
Dark Chocolate Delice, Pecan Bavarois, Preserved Figs, Salted Caramel, Milk Chocolate Ice Cream