Perusing the Wines of South America

Our Annual "A Matter of Taste" wine event continued this year at the home of Jim & Marlene Freeman with a theme of wines of South America. Members and guests were greeted with a Brazilian sparkling wine and passed hors d'oeuvres then proceeded to 4 stations to enjoy 10 wines served with degustations complimentary to the wines. Jeanne Maron, member and owner of The Gifted Cork in St Augustine sourced many of the featured wines from her wine store.

Entrance

Salton Intenso Brut Sparkling Wine, Brazil

Miniature Lump Crab Cakes with Smoked Tomato Remoulade

Chilled Local Shrimp Ceviche with Tortilla Strips

Chipa Cheese Bread

Station One - White Wines

Emiliana Capo Nativo Sauvignon Blanc, Chile

Catena Alta Historic Rows Chardonnay, 2019, Argentina

Anko Torrontes, 2021 Northwest Argentina

Cured Chilean Salmon with Avocado and Smoked Corn Relish

Chicken Escabeche

Station Two - Malbec and Malbec Blends

Catena Lunlunta Old Vines Malbec, 2018, Mendoza

Rutini Malbec, 2019, Mendoza

Ben Marco Expresivo 2019. Mendoza

Miniature Beef Empanadas, Chimichurri Dipping Sauce

Argentinean Choripan Sliders

Station Three - Carmenere, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon

Montes Alpha Carmenere, 2019, Chile

Catena San Carlos Cabernet Franc, 2019, Mendoza

Mascota Unanime Signature Cabernet Sauvignon, 2017, Mendoza

Concha y Toro Don Melchor Cabernet Sauvignon, 2000, Chile

Angus Sirloin Saltado with Papas Fritas, Caramelized Onions & Peppers, Dried Tomato & Red Wine Saltado

Baked Pasta with Alvarez Farms Smoked Sausage, Peppers, Tomatoes and Burrata

Dessert

Tres Leches