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