Santa Rosa based Saint Francis Winery is having a wine pairing dinner in San Francisco at the Pier 39 Fog Harbor Fish House on May 21. Though San Francisco is a little far for Albany, NY wine lovers to travel for a wine dinner, we can learn some wine and food pairing tips from their menu.
Keep this match in mind the next time you are preparing appetizers for a party - Smoked salmon bruschetta with Sourdough chip, dill cream; and Roasted Eggplant tapenade with Goat cheese, corn tortilla chip can both be matched with St. Francis Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma County, 2007. Sauvignon Blanc is an excellent light white wine to offer at the start of a party. Guests will be moving around and white wines don't stain carpet as much as red wines can!
A Fresh Dungeness Crab salad with organic arugula, lemon-extra virgin vinaigrette and a citrus salsa is matched with St. Francis Chardonnay, Sonoma County, 2006. Chardonnay is a good match with crab, and a 'safe' wine that most guests will enjoy.
A Chili seared shrimp fettuccini with Maytag blue cheese sauce and fresh tomatoes will be matched with St. Francis Cabernet Sauvignon, Sonoma County, 2005. The strong flavors of the chili, blue cheese and tomatoes are matched with a strong red wine.
Braised beef short ribs with a creamy polenta and caramelized shallots are served with a glass of St. Francis Pagani Vineyard Old Vine Zinfandel, Sonoma Valley, 2005. Zinfandel is a classic California wine, and the bold flavors pair with the meaty flavor of the ribs and the creaminess of the polenta.
Have you been to a wine dinner? What was your favorite pairing?
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Monday, May 11, 2009
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