It was that time of year again when The Wine & Food Society of Jacksonville held its annual Holiday Wine Tasting Event. 48 members and guests gathered together at Mark & Kathy Kallaus' house to enjoy this festive holiday event. Members were greeted at the door with a glass of Buena Vista La Victorie Rose Champagne, then were free to roam thru the home visiting the four food and wine stations. All enjoyed the merriment and wished each other a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and to all a good night.
Station One: Rombauer Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2021, Domaine Vocoret & Fils Vaillon Chablis Premier Cru 2020, King Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Gris 2021. Station Two: Le Grand Bouqueteau Chinon Reserve 2018, Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Reserva 2019, In & Out Collefrisio Montepulciano D'Abruzzo DOC 2016. Station Three: Chateau Du Parc Saint Emilion Grand Cru 2015, Lancaster Estate Winemaker's Cuvee Alexander Valley 2019, Muga Prado Enea Rioja Gran Reserva 2015. Dessert: Alvear Pedro Ximenez Solera 1927, Chambers Rosewood Vineyards Rutherglen Muscat.
Buffet: Prosciutto Wrapped Dates with Manchego; French Onion & Gruyere Tartlet; Pan Seared Scallops, Champagne Butter & Lemon Orzo; Classic Chicken Marsala with Goat Cheese Polenta; Butternut Squash Ravioli with Sage Brown Butter Sauce & Crispy Pancetta Ribbons; Pistachio Crusted Baby Lamb Lollipops with Potato Hash; Chocolate Crunch Shooters: Chocolate Cake Chocolate Covered Crispies, Chocolate Mousse, Whipped Cream; Cherry Crumble with hint of Seasalt; Heavenly Chocolate & Peanut Butter Bars.