Chef Wine and Food Pairing
Pairing to compliment each other


2005 Thumbprint Cellars
Four Play
and
Buffalo Wing Grilled Pizza

2005 Selby Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley
and
Eggplant Stack

2006 Paradise Ridge Pinot Noir
Russian River Valley
and
Lamb Chops
Novy Syrah & Flank Steak
2004 Novy Syrah
Judge Family Vineyard Bennett Valley
and
Fennel Crusted Flank Steak atop herb couscous
Purpose: To pair wine with a complimentary partner - food - to bring out the best in each other.
Concept: For people who enjoy and appreciate good food with good wine to share with others their pairing of food and wine ideas.
The Idea: Bring four to five couples together to share each other's food and wine pairing ideas. Each couple selects a wine to pair with a food of their choice. The food is to be complimented by the wine to bring out the best in each.
Implementing It:
  • Get four to five couples who enjoy good food and good wine and set a date.
  • Each couple selects a wine and a food that they think or know will pair with each other.
  • During the course of the evening each couple prepares a small plate of food (tapa) to pair with a small serving of wine.
  • The order of serving will depend on the wine and food each couple selects. Go from light wine to a heavy wine.
  • This is a non-competitive event. No grading of the food nor wine pairing will occur.
  • Just enjoy each others wine and food pairing and each others company!

Wines

Pairing Date: November 8, 2008

Where: Max and Kent Girard

Wine and Food Paired in the following order:

  1. Baileyana 2005 Edna Valley Pinto Noir and Beet and Goat Cheese Pizza
  2. McFadden Winery 2006 Pinot Noir - Mendocino and Cabbage Dumpling
  3. Hook and Ladder AND Buena Vista H&L 2007 Gewurztraminer BV: 2005 Pinot Noir Carneros and Chicken Thai
  4. Camillia Cellers 2006 Sangiovese - Dry Creek Valley and Chicken Cacciatore with Kalamata Olives and Fennel
  5. Acron 2005 Sangiovese - Russian River Valley and Wild Mushroom Lasagna

Wines

Pairing Date: August 16, 2008

Where: Gary and Paula Frieders

Wine and Food Paired in the following order:

  1. Mahoney Vineyards 2007 Vermentino - Las Brisas Vineyard and Bruschettas
  2. Philip Staley 2007 Dry Creek Valley Duet and Fava Bean Salad with Prosuitto and Pecorino Romano
  3. Dutcher Crossing 2004 Alexander Valley Chardonnay and Brie and Garlic Soup in mini Bread Bowl
  4. Hope & Grace 2005 Carmenere and “Cowboy Meal” Flank Steak & Black Bean Chili served on Polenta Bed
  5. Thumbprint Cellars 2005 Four Play and Buffalo Wing Grilled Pizza

Wines

Pairing Date: May 24, 2008

Where: Paul & Tina Cuneo

Wine and Food Paired in the following order:

  1. WhiteHaven 2007 Sauvignon Blanc and Baked Goat Cheese in a Walnut Crust with Greens and Apples
  2. Hook & Ladder 2007 Gewurstraminer and Chicken Satay
  3. Selby 2005 Russian River Valley Pinot Noir and Grilled Eggplant Steak
  4. Dutcher Crossing 2006 Maple Vineyard Zinfandel and Spicy Beans with Chorizo
  5. Selby 2002 Sonoma County Port and Brownie with Lemon Curd Whipped Cream

Wines

Pairing Date: February 2, 2008

Where: Carole and Marshall Ward

Wine and Food Paired in the following order:

  1. Claiborne & Churchill Central Coast Dry Riesling and Shrimp Roll
  2. Souverain 2006 Chardonnay - Alexander Valley and Creamy Clam-Scallop Chowder
  3. Pedroncelli 2004 Sangiovese - Alto Vineyards and Butternut Squash Ravioli with Gorgonzola Sauce
  4. Kenwood 2005 Merlot Sonoma Valley Jack London and Swordfish on a Rosemary Skewer on top of Potatoes

Wines

Pairing Date: October 20, 2007

Where: Max & Kent Girard

Wine and Food Paired in the following order:

  1. Clos du Bois 2005 Calcaire Chardonnay Russian River Valley and Almond Crusted Jumbo Shrimp
  2. J Lynne 2006 Chardonnay Russian River Valley and Tortilla Soup
  3. Geyser Peak Winery 2006 Sauvignon Blanc River Road Ranch Russian River Valley and Scallops and Mint Pesto Pasta
  4. Paradise Ridge 2006 Pinot Noir Russian River Valley and Lamb Chops

Wines

Pairing Date: June 30, 2007

Where: Gary & Paula Frieders

Wine and Food Paired in the following order:

  1. Kim Crawford 2006 Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc and Halibut
  2. Lynmar 2005 Chardonnay Russian River Valley and Chipolte Chicken
  3. Sapphire Hill 2005 Zinfandel Winberrie Vineyard and Pork and Plum Kabobs
  4. Novy 2004 Syrah Judge Family Vineyard Bennett Valley and Fennel Crusted Flank Steak

 

 

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