Wines that Make You Feel Good!

Every December the Wine & Food Society of Jacksonville gathers at a member's home to celebrate the season and enjoy an informal wine tasting with catered dishes which complement the wine. At this year's event, guests were greeted with a glass of Champagne and then were free to proceed to 4 stations, enjoying wine and food along the way. The first station offered 3 white wines, followed by the second station with 3 medium body red wines, then the third station with 4 sturdier reds. The final station featured Porto with cheese and dessert. Catering was provided by Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas.

Entrance

Canard-Duchene Brut Champage, NV

Station One

Fraga do Corvo Godello, 2017

Domaine Chatelain Chablis 1er Cru, Fourchaume, 2017

Willm Pinot Gris Reserve, 2018

Marinated Shrimp with Fresh Herbs, Chiles & Fennel served with Sourdough Toast

Broiled Oysters with Bacon, Parmigiana Reggiano, Scallion

Station Two

Chanin Wine Co. Pinot Noir, 2016

Albeisa Produttori del Barbaresco, DOCG, 2016

Pierre Amadieu Le Pas de L'Aigle Gigondas, 2014

Asian Style Pork Belly with Tamari Sweet Potato

Smoked Duck Breast with Cranberry Compote

Station Three

Pahlmeyer Jayson Red Wine, 2016

Faust Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017

Michael David Inkblot Cabernet Franc, 2016

Martinelli Vigneto di Evo Zinfandel, 2016

Beef Saltado - Peruvian Beef Marinated in Red Wine with Potatoes, Peppers and Onions

Dessert

Taylor Fladgate 20 Year Old Tawny Porto

Farmhouse Cheddar, Aged Gouda and Blue Cheeses

Dessert Miniatures - Chocolate, Pecan Praline, Strawberry Tartlet