"Summer Rocks"

The Okoboji Branch of the International Wine and Food Society is in the infancy of its development. We are in the 2nd year of our existence and have enlisted around 50 people, individuals and couples to be part of our emerging group. We hold around 5 to 7 events per year with a concentration in the summer months due to our area being a tourist summer environment.Our 3rd event for this year was held at a local restaurant whose owner is the daughter of one of our members. The food food and wine selections were extraordinary and enjoyed by all. Following is our menu and wines which were paired:

Menu & Wine List
Hors do'oeuvres & Wine Tasting:
• Bodegas Iranzo, Utiel-Requena Azul de Bobal
• LOLA Wines (US), Pinot Noir North Coast (2016)
• Nortico, Vinho Regional Minho Alvarinho (2017)
• Elk Cove Vineyards, Pinot Blanc Willamette Valley

First Course:
Scallop ceviche in a blood orange sauce
• Celler Vilafranca, Casteller Cava (NV)

Second Course:
Mixed greens with granny smith apples, Maytag blue cheese, and walnut topped with honey-lime vinaigrette
• RCR Cellars, Quartette Blanc Emily Gene Namaste Cuvée Dry Creek Valley (2018)

Third Course:
Beef tenderloin with a cabernet reduction sauce served with fingerling potatoes and patty pan squash
• Skinner Vineyards, Smithereens El Dorado Red Blend (2015)

Fourth Course:
Chocolate fondue served with candied orange peels, raspberries, pound cake, and almond macaroons
• Luke Wines, Cabernet Sauvignon Wahluke Slope (2016)