On Thursday evening, the 10th of December, from 7pm to 10pm, Wine Spectator, Drago Centro, Deussen Wines and Spirits hosted an Alsation wine and food pairings that was fantastic.
I was the conduit that brought the various parties together and was able to enjoy all the bennies on the menu. I have to say that if white wine is your drink of choice you are missing out if you don't start pairing your own meals with Alsatian wines. They are light, crisp, fruity, fragrant and quite notably French. You will not find a Californian companion that replicates the unique qualities of these wines.
The menu included: Sea Urchin, Cardoom, Caviar paired with Lucien Albrecht Blanc de Blanc, Cremant d'Alsace 2007. Best bubbles for the holiday season.
Shrimp Agnolotti, Lemon, Thai chile. Domaine Zine Humbrecht, Riesling. 2007
Forget about your average Chardonnay the next time you serve fish.
Braised Pork Belly, Farro, Grape. Marc Kreydenweiss Kitt, Pinot Blanc 2007
A white that can handle a heavy dish like this is amazing.
Foie Gras creme caramel with Pinot Gris Gelee. Domaine Weinbach Pinot Gris. 2007
Better than sex. That's all I can say.
Quadrello di Buffala, pistachio, honey. Domaine Schlumberger, Fleur Gewurztraminer. 2005
White chocolate stuffed with buffala mozzarella finished with a dessert wine.
Do yourself a favor and try these wine with your holiday meal celebrations. You will be loved for your sense of adventure. Plus it always sounds much better rolling one of these names off your tongue any old day.
Bon Appetit! Lisa
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