Colonial Wine and Spirits – Australian Wine Dinner

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.

Entree 2

Pepperberry spiced chicken with black truffle sauce paired with

Rutherglen Estates “Red”

Entree 3

Pepper Crusted Lamb Chops with mint macadamia pesto paired with

Torbeck’s “The Struie”a Wine Spectator Top 100 (91 pts).

Dessert

Pavolova with cream and fruit – choice of kiwi and passion fruit or fresh berry with Grand Marnier and served with fresh roasted coffee from Updike’s in North Kingstown.

Chicken with Spinach Truffle Sauce

Individual Pavolovas with Kiwi & Passion Fruit

Colonial Wine staff member - Lisa