The Northeast Texas Branch of IWFS met at Cork & Brew in Commerce, TX for our November tasting. Our member hosts included Teddy & Ann Reel (owners of Cork & Brew), Jeremy Dicken, Joan Lambert & Patrick Etie, Don and Talley, Michael & Mary Garrett, Joyce Isaacs, Paula Ballew, and Janet & Danny Duncan. Upon arriving, members & guests were treated to a serving of Gluhwein, a red wine wine served warm and spiced with cloves, cinnamon, and orange peel .... perfect for a fall day. However, the weather surprised us with an 80 degree November day, but the Gluhwein was still delightful.
Hosts for the tasting provided a 4 course buffet:
1st Course: Selection of cheeses served with Louis Bouillot Flashback Extra Brut
2nd Course: Assortment of salads accompanied by Terres Blanches Alchimie Sauvignon Blanc 2022
3rd Course: Smoked meats: Salmon, ham and beef tenderloin paired with Olema Pinot Noir Sonoma County 2023
4th Course: Raspberry & Mango sorbets, dark and milk chocolates complemented by Borrasca Premium Cuvee Sparkling Wine
All members agreed that the afternoon spent with wine food and friends was delightful.