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Thinking about a Wine Tasting Party

post #1 of 5
5/11/05 at 8:31am
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I'm thinking about hosting a wine tasting party. I was thinking about asking each couple to bring a certain type of wine and then I'd provide the cheeses and foods to compliment each wine.

What do you think? Anyone ever hosted one? Any suggestions?
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post #2 of 5
5/11/05 at 6:14pm
Many, many, many.

Start with Champagne (oysters and Caviar)

Then a Sauvignon blanc based wine (Comte, Brie)

Then a dry Alsatian or German or American Riesling (Smoked chesses)

Then a Grand Cru Chablis (Butter poached lobster and crispy goat cheese croutes)

Then a oaked Chardonnay (grilled shrimp in verjus and a Gouda fondue to dip)

Then a Pinot (cherries filled with ricotta and five spice powder)

A Cabernet with Manchego

A botritis wine with Roquefort and almonds.
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post #3 of 5
5/11/05 at 8:07pm
drooool
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post #4 of 5
5/12/05 at 6:30am
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Wonderful suggestions! Thank you cape chef! Can I ask you one thing? What else would you serve with the champagne instead of oysters? It's just that in my neck of the woods, good oysters are hard to find.
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post #5 of 5
5/12/05 at 6:37am
Graved lox with an Aquavit aioli.

Tuna tartare

Civiche

I'm off to work now.

Perhaps tonight I can offer more insight.
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