Mysteries of the Eastern Mediterranean

TUESDAY MAY 17TH AT 6:30

WELLINGTON COURT

MYSTERIES OF THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN

We return to the birthplace of wine to celebrate the peace and joy that the sharing of fellowship around the table brings to life. The wines for this evening come from Israel, Lebanon and Greece, each with their own traditions of hospitality and their own opinion about who invented Baklava.  Our chef, Eric Peacock, will weave together the favours of the Middle East into a cross-cultural Feast. Join us for a politically impossible, but culturally enriching evening.

2014 PSAGOT WINERY ISRAELI CHARDONNAY

Beet-cured Salmon, Kosher Bagel Crouton, Hazelnut Cream, Roasted Apple

2013 GILGAL PINOT NOIR - GALILEE

Quail, Burnt Eggplant, Yogurt, Tahini, Crisp Shallot

2012 TABOR SHIRAZ

Roasted Portabello Mushroom, Olive Tapanade, Preserved Lemon, Brown Butter Squash Puree

2 CABERNET BLENDS

2011 CHATEAU KSARA BEKAA VALLEY LEBANON

2009 YIRON GALIL MOUNTAIN ISRAEL

Lamb Shoulder Croquette, Lamb Loin, Zucchini Ribbon, Spiced Cauliflower, Beet Hummus

KOURTAKI MUSCAT SAMOS GREECE

Yogurt Cake, Kiwi Coulis, Honey Yogurt Cream

Write Up

No Battles on this Front

Wellington Court Restaurant in downtown St. Catharines was once again the chose venue to showcase Chef Erik Peacock's interpretive skills of defining an international cuisine.  Venturing into a less known wine scene, with a focus on Israeli, along with one each of Lebanese and Greek wines, Chef Erik was at his best, explaining each course and how he felt it should pair well with the chosen wines.  The wines surprised most of the attendees as to how well made they were and how beautifully they paired with the courses.  The commentators on the individual wines each gave us interesting background on the wineries , the appelllations and wines acceptability.