Every December since 1994 The Wine & Food Society of Jacksonville has gathered in December for an informal Holiday Wine Tasting. This year the tradition carried on as 46 members and guest gathered at the home of Mark & Kathy Kallaus for "Jingle As You Mingle"! Their lovely new home was set up with four stations, each with wines and catered food created to match the wines. While attendees were greeted at the door with a glass of Tattinger Brut Reserve and then directed to the first station for 2 other sparklers, the final station was set with both a Ruby and a Tawny Porto intended to give members an understanding of the difference between ruby and tawny.
Station One
Tattinger Brut Reserve Champagne a Reims, France
Segura Viudas Brut Reserve Heredad Cava, Torrelavit, Spain
e'Toile Brut Sparkling, Domaine Chandon, Carneros, California
Grilled Chicken Caesar Salad Crostinis
Rosemary Shrimp Skewers with Garlic Butter
Station Two
Luigi Bosca Single Vineyard Malbec 2013, D.O.C., Mendoza, Argentina
Susana Balbo Signature Malbec, 2013, Valle De Uco, Mendoza, Argentina
Del Fin Del Mundo Malbec Reserva, Patagonia, Argentina
Shrimp Cakes with Candied Bacon Relish
Mini Smoked Duck Pizzas with Sun Dried Apricots and Boursin Cheese
Station Three
NxNW Syrah, 2012, Columbia Valley, Oregon & Washington
Finca Flinchman Grand Vineyards Paisaje De Barrancas 2014 Syrah, Mendoza, Argentina
Molly Dooker Blue Eyed Boy Shiraz 2014, Mclaren Vale, Australia
Cottage Pie Shots
Porcini Braised Veal and Goat Cheese Strudel
Carved Beef Tenderloin with Mini Biscuits
Dessert
Quinta Das Carvalhas 20 year Old Tawny Porto
Quinta Das Carvalhas Reserva Ruby Porto
Chocolate Dipping Station
Chocolate Creme Brulee
Stilton Cheese, Crackers and Nuts
