After our trip to Long Island and touring many of the wineries we headed back to Newport. While on the ferry back I COULD NOT WAIT to get back and prepare a dinner that would pair with the beautiful wines we purchased. We toured about 6 wineries and the Tasting Room which acts as broker for some of the smaller wineries that do not have their own tasting room. If you find yourself on Long Island and not sure what wineries to try we found Lenn Thompson’s blog to be incredibly helpful. Lenn blogs about New York wines and provides reviews and information on the wines of NY. Always helpful to know where to begin where there so many! Our friends who own Colonial Wine and Spirits in Wickford, RI were our special guests. As they always are when wine and food are involved – I couldn’t ask for a better two people to cook for. Menu and wine served…
Amuse Bouche – Strawberry Tartar with Goat Cheese
Roasted Fennel Soup with Spiced Grilled Shrimp served with Comtesse Therese, 2006 – Russian Oak Chardonnay
Porcini Dusted Scallops with Rich Mushroom Broth garnished with Microgreens served with Brooklyn Oenology, 2005 Merlot (this wine was absoutely outstanding!)
Herb Stuffed Lamb with Roasted Plum Sauce, Maytag Blue Cheese Polenta Rounds and Steamed Asparagus served with Wolffer Estate, Claletto, 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon
Thank you Long Island for producing some great wines we did not even know about until our tour. We had an amazing time and met some great people along the way.
Strawberry Tartar with Goat Cheese
Roasted Fennel Soup with Grilled Shrimp
- Porcini Dusted Scallops
