Old and new friends gathered on June 25, 2017 to try nine rosé wines paired with Chef Steve’s imaginative hors d’ oeuvres. This delightful summer evening ended with a rainbow over 1300 Garrison Drive.
Hors d’ oeuvres
Spain & Portugal
- Pan Seared Sea Scallops with Saffron Aioli Sauce
- Grilled Cuban Roast Pork Sandwich Bites
- Orange and Pomegranate Marinated Chicken Breast Skewers
- Green Olive Tapenade with Pita Chips
France, Italy and Austria
- Salad of Baby Arugula, Grilled Gulf Shrimp with Garlic, Herbs de Provence, French Vinaigrette
- Mussels Marinara
- Roquefort Cheese Deviled Egg with Acacia
- Honeycomb Local Cantaloupe with Prosciutto
Oregon & California
- White Flatbread Pizza with Grilled Local Zucchini, Yellow Squash and Spring Onions
- Smoked Windmill Point Oysters with Mignonette Sauce
- Pan Seared Ahi Tuna with Ginger Miso Sauce
- Sushi Tuna Nigiri
On the Guest Tables
- Popcorn with Smoked Paprika and Marcona Almonds
- French Country Style Paté & Duck Paté with Mustard, Cornichons & French Bread
Wines
Spain & Portugal
- 2016 Rio Madre Rioja Rosé; 100% Graciano
- 2016 Broadbent Vinho Verde Rosé; Borrcal, Espadeiro, Amaral & Vinhao
France, Italy and Austria
- 2016 Figuiere Magali Rosé, Cotes de Provence; Cabernet Sauvignon, Sryah, Grenache & Cinsault
- 2016 Vitiano Rosato Umbria; Sangiovese, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Aleatico
- 2016 Pratsch Rosé Nierderosterreich; Zweigelt
Oregon & California
- 2016 Anne Amie Twelve Oaks Estate Rosé, Chehalem Mountains, OR; Pinot Gris
- 2016 Hendry Napa Valley Rosé; Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Primitivo, Malbec & Cabernet Franc
- 2016 Belle Glos Oeil de Perdrix Pinot Noir Blanc, Sonoma County
- Bonus Wine: Vajra N. S. Della Neve Rosato Spumante, Barolo, Italy; Nebbiolo & Pinot Noir