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