The Norfolk, Nebraska, International Wine & Food Chapter met outside in a tailgating atmosphere at the Norfolk Country Club on September 26th. This dinner was all about the journey through the regions, rivalries and flavors that define the B1G 10 Conference. Just like the rigors of a football season, each course took us through a different conference match-up, showcasing regional pride and hearty rivalries.
We "kicked off" the evening with the cheese and sausage from Wisconsin, paired with The Airfield Merlot from the Yakima Valley in Washington along with a Landmark Vineyard Chardonnay from Sonoma County, California.
The second quarter was owned by Maryland with an incredible crab cake! This was paired with a Crossbarn Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast of California.
The halftime extravaganza saw a power-packed roster from Iowa, Indiana, Illinois and Nebraska as we enjoyed Barbeque ribs, luscious sweetcorn casserole, and zesty coleslaw! The Midwest welcomed California to the B1G 10 with its Hendry Zinfandel from Napa Valley.
The second half featured a delicious Black Forest cake infused with Michigan Bing cherries and chocolate from Pennsylvania to round out the evening. We served an Iowa Templeton Rye Old Fashioned and a Sparkling Banfi Rosa to accommodate the fans!