Americas Jacksonville

Feeling Good with Wines Around the World

Theme Feeling Good with Wines Around the World
Venue The Kallaus Home
Location Jacksonville, FL
Date Dec 11, 2020
Time 7:00 pm
Host Mark & Kathy Kallaus
Chef Jamey Evoniuk of Chef's Garden
Wine Selection Mark Kallaus, Jeanne Maron, Joe Ripley
Registration Closed on Dec 11, 2020

Members and guests of WFS Jax enjoyed an evening together sampling wines from Italy, France and Argentina in an informal tasting with food created by Chef's Garden Catering. The attendance was limited and stations were set up with distance in mind.  Food courses were presented plated by our favorite caterer.

Entrance

Chandon Sparkling Wine in individual bottles, choice of Brut or Brut Rose

Station One - Italy

Eisacktoler Kelleri Cantina Valle Isarco Pinot Grigio, Alto Adige, 2019

Castello Della Paneretta Chianti Classico, 2015

Vietti Barolo, 2016

Cesari Amarone Classico, 2014

Station Two - France

Joseph Drouhin Saint Veran, Bourgogne, 2018

Luc Pirlet Corbieres, Languedoc, 2018

Chateau Smith Haut Lafitte, Bordeaux, 1998

Pierre Amadieu Domaine Grand Romane Gigondas, 2015

Station Three - Argentina

Colome Estate Torontes, Valle Calchaqui, 2019

Unanime Malbec, 2016

Tikal Jubilo, 2014

Dessert

Rasteau Vin Doux Naturel

Menu

French Brie and Fig Phyllo Purses

Ricotta Gnocchi with Sage Brown Butter Sauce, Portobello Mushrooms and Crisp Pancetta Ribbons

Pan Seared Scallops with Herbed Brown Butter over Sauteed Leeks

Seared Duck Breast, Pan Seared served with Blueberry Port Reduction and Confit of Brussels Sprouts

Churrasco Flank Steak with Chimichurri served with Potato Hash

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