I had the great opportunity and pleasure to prepare a tasting dinner for the Colonial Wine and Spirits Australian Wine Dinner. Carol Larson, our wine educator, gave a great comprehensive overview of the wines regions of Australia. Guests sampled the wines along with a small tasting each dish. Following the tasting guests were invited to join together to enjoy their favorite wine of the evening along with full portions of the dishes they just tried. It was a great evening…just ask the Sassy Ladies!
Australian Wine Tasting Dinner
Entree 1
Salmon spiced with lemon myrtle with macadamia sauce and plum chutney paired with
d’Arenberg’s “The Hermit Crab” Viognier Marsanne and Tohu Pinot Noir.
Rutherglen Estates “Red”
Pepper Crusted Lamb Chops with mint macadamia pesto paired with
Chicken with Spinach Truffle Sauce
Individual Pavolovas with Kiwi & Passion Fruit
Colonial Wine staff member - Lisa
April 9, 2009 at 12:01 pm
Having never been to a wine dinner, I really had no idea what to expect from the invitation. Three entrees were mentioned, and I couldn’t decide which two I could possibly turn down. They all sounded tempting! To my great delight, we got to indulge in all three! Each mouth-watering dish was paired perfectly with a delicious wine.
Just when I thought I couldn’t eat another bite, we were invited to the dining room to have our meal. (OMG, those were just samplers!?!?) I can honestly say that JoEllen did an amazing job with this dinner. She is an incredible chef, and I look forward to stuffing my face with whatever she cooks up again in the near future!!