A Holiday Wine Tasting Event

A Holiday Wine Tasting on the Other Side of the World

Members of The Wine & Food Society of Jacksonville gathered for their annual Holiday Wine Tasting event at the home of Mark & Kathy Kallaus. Guests were treated to glass of Jansz Premium Rose Sparkling Wine from Tazmania then were free to go from station to station to sample other wines and food. Catering by Mai Oui Catering

Entrance

Jansz Premium Rose Sparkling Wine, N.V.

Cracked Black Pepper Honeyed Goat Cheese

Station One

Nautilus Sauvignon Blanc, 2016, Marlborough, N.Z.

Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc, 2017. Marlborough N.Z.

Jules Taylor Pinot Gris, 2016, Marlborough, N.Z.

Pikes "Traditionale" Dry Riesling, 2015, Clare Valley, Australia

Shrimp Ceviche Verde

New York Style Deviled Eggs with Salmon & Caviar

Station Two

Spy Valley Pinot Noir, 2014, Marlborough, N.Z.

Greywacke Pinot Noir, 2014, Marlborough, N.Z.

Loveblock Pinot Noir, 2014, Central Otago, N.Z. (Winemaker Kim Crawford)

Smoked Gouda & Apple Stuffed Mushrooms

Pork Tenderloin Sliders

Jeweled Ahi Tuna on a bed of Seaweed Salad

Station Three

Two Hands Bell's Garden Shiraz, 2014, Barossa Valley

Ch. Tanuda Grand Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon, 2014

Molly Dooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz, 2015, McLaren Vale

Bourbon Glazed Pork Belly

Braised Chipotle Short Rib Taco

Flank Steak Sliders

Dessert

Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Muscat, Rutherglen Victoria, Australia

(Also known as "Stickies)

Carrot Cake Bites

Chocolate Hazelnut Torte

Toffee Crunch Caramel Cheesecake

Assorted Cookies