Several Tampa Bay Chaine members accepted an invitation to attend the Tampa Club’s June Wine Dinner featuring wines from several wineries in the Northwest region of the United States. The exquisite menu was compiled to match wines selected by the Tampa Club’s Vintners’ Club members.
The dinner was hosted on June 22nd, 2018 at the Tampa Club, high atop the Bank of America building in Downtown Tampa.
Menu:
Reception: Passed Hors d’oevres; Sun-dried Tomato and Goat Cheese Puff Pastry Canapes; Wine: A to Z Wineworks Bubbles
First Course: Apple Cider Poached Pear, Black Butter Roasted, White Cheddar Fondue, Micro Herbs; Wine: Resonance, Williamette Valley Pinot Noir (2016).
Second Course: Bibb Leaves Tossed with Caper Lime Vinaigrette, Feta Cheese, Tomato, Citrus Poached Prawns, Capers, Toast Points, Fresh Cracked Black Pepper; Wine: North By Northwest Winery, Red Blend Columbia Valley.
Third Course: Charred King Trumpet Mushroom, Charred Grapes, Pea Tendrils, Foie Gras Fig Reduction; Wine: Mercer Estates Wine Cabernet Sauvignon.
Fourth Course: Roasted Bone Marrow Canoe, Gremolata, Chevre Whipped Yukon Potato, THEN Cabernet Braised Providence Cattle Company Short Rib, Muscadine Reduction, Eggplant and Tomato Napoleon; Wine: Substance, Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon.
Dessert: Local Dade City Lime/Passion Fruit/Guava Pie, Charred Meringue with Citrus Zest; Wine: A to Z Wineworks, Riesling (2012).
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