A Christmas Celebration from around the USA

Menu:

Charcuterie:  Locally made Grey Plume Charcuterie, house made rabbit rillette, Shadowbrook Farms artisan cheeses & Le Quartier breads, house pickled vegetables, house mustards & jam

Quaffing:  2012 Domaine Laporte le Rochoy RP 88; Sancerre, 2009 Hendry Ranch Chardonnay, Unoaked, Napa, RP 87; 2011 Emiliana Coyam, Colchagua Valley, Chile, RP 91; 2009 La Badiola 642*,;Maremma, Tuscany, Italy RP 88

Salad:  From the Northeast; Waldorf Style salad;  Wine:  2013 San Angelo by Bamfi Tuscany Italy, NR

Soup: From the South West:  Posole, avocado & radish foam; Wine: 2010 Shafer Vineyards, Relentless, Sarah, Napa, WS 100/ RP 97

Entree:  From the MidWest to the South East:  Beef medallions & soft shell crab confit fingerling, baby carrots, argula blanquette, aioli; Wine: 2012 Sea Smoke Cellars, Southing Pinot Noir, Santa Rita Hills, Santa Barbara, RP 91

Dessert: From the North Central:  Bouche de noel (Chocolate Log); Wine:  Louis Roederer Bruit Premier, Champagne France RP 90

26 people, including 5 guests attended this Black Tie Holiday Event held at the Omaha Country Club, which is definitely one of our favorite venues.  The Charcuterie ,which was all house-made was spectacular, and were nicely paired with the wines.   The Chilean wine was a favorite.   The Waldorf salad was beautiful and paired very well with the sparkling wine.  The Soup course , paired with a 100 rated Syrah was over the top!  The Entre , paired with the Pinot  got rave reviews.   The Bouch de noel  was rich and delightful, and the Champagne was crisp and tasty. Most felt that a port might have  better complemented the dessert, but we no one was compaining, because over-all it was a great meal !  To enhance the educational experience, the chef did a great job in opening remarks about the menu and the wines, and remarks between courses.   After dinner we listened and sang to Christmas music, which made this event a highlight of our Christmas Season