Wine - What You Always Wanted to Know But Were Afraid to Ask!
On a lovely March afternoon, 30 members and guests of The Wine & Food Society of Jacksonville gathered at Royal Palm Village Wine & Tapas for a wine class led by Sommelier Cam Bendetsen. Wines were chosen for their diverse characteristics, not specific varietal type and all were poured "blind". For each of six wines, Cam led the group through their Color and intensity, Aroma, Flavor/acidity/sweetness, Tannins/body/alcohol and Finish and Complexity, challenging all along the way. Tapas were served after each wine was poured which complimented the wine. All present, whether novice or veteran, agreed they learned from the presentation. Wines were chosen by Cam Bendetsen and Manager, Kori Tafoya.
Menu
Rudi Pichler Gruner Veltliner Smaragd Terrassen, Wachau, Austria, 2013
Marinated Scallops with Fennel & Fresh Herbs
Domaine du Gros Nore Bandol Blanc, Provence, France, 2012
Truffle Mushroom Tartlets with Manchego Cheese
Calera Pinot Noir, Central Coast, California, 2012
Springer Mountain Chicken Confit with Luxardo Cherries, Pecans & Roast Sweet Potato
Domaine Armand Rasteau, Cotes du Rhone, France, 2010
Smoked Pork Belly, Portugese Sauce with Local Fresh Herbs
Kurtz Magnolia Cabernet Sauvignon, Spring Mountain, California 2011
Seared Black Angus Sirloin Saltado with Roasted Red Potatoes
Mitravelas Estate Agiorgitiko Red Wine, Nemea, Greece 2010
Artisanal Cheeses with Local Honey
