Silversage
Head Chef
Tonight we are going to a dinner hosted by Chappellet Vineyards, with 6 courses of wine and food pairings. I am really-really-really looking forward to trying the Pritchard Hill Cabernet. Here's a peek at the menu.
Paired wine dinner
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Wow! I know you'll have a GREAT time! Lucky guys.
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
I am both jealous and drooling!
Have a wonderful time and please report back (with photos if possible).
That looks like an amazing meal. I hope you really enjoy your food, the wine, and the entire evening out.
That menu helped me solve a minor mystery. It mentions "fig mostarda". Well, we have had that from a local Italian resto. They called it "fig mustard", which really didn't seem right. So, I looked up "mostarda" and found out what it is. So, that is why something that seemed like a fig jam was called "fig mustard".
That menu helped me solve a minor mystery. It mentions "fig mostarda". Well, we have had that from a local Italian resto. They called it "fig mustard", which really didn't seem right. So, I looked up "mostarda" and found out what it is. So, that is why something that seemed like a fig jam was called "fig mustard".
Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
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Jealous, drooling, and please take photos
That sounds so delicious!
Jealous, drooling, and please take photos
That sounds so delicious!
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Silversage
Head Chef
Today I'm recovering - and dieting!
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Silversage
Head Chef
I had a whole big review typed up, and it disappeared!
Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
Looking forward to photos!!!!
Next time, try hitting refresh and seeing if it's still there. Sometimes an "in the works post" disappears if you are adding photos or links, but will usually come back if you hit refresh.
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Silversage
Head Chef
We just got tickets to the next wine pairing dinner - and it's Stag's Leap! They are the first vineyard to break through France's stranglehold on gold medals. The year was 1973, and it was called "The Judgement in Paris". The breakout new vineyard from California took first place over the Mouton Rothschilds and all the other established French vintners. It was the real beginning of the California wine industry.
Stag's Leap is still gold medal wine.
Stag's Leap is still gold medal wine.
Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
So excited for you guys!
Photos please?
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Photos please?
Oh and I wanted to share something I learned not long along: to retrieve deleted (suddenly vanished
for no apparent reason) hit ctrl + Z
Andy M.
Certified Pretend Chef
When I'm typing lengthy or complex text to be posted in a forum or whatever, I write and edit it in MS Word then copy and paste when I'm ready.
IC 2.0
Senior Cook
Very nice. Stags' Leap has been able to maintain their quality and staying power throughout the years despite the increased competition, and all the newer/trendier wineries that's been popping up over the last 5-10 years. One of the "legacy" Napa wineries like Caymus, Hess, Jordan, etc.
I'm sure you'll taste some excellent limited release bottles and varietals. Enjoy!
**Edited to say that I clicked on the link and saw the menu. Looks good. My only concern would serving the cab with the duck and pesto risotto, but who knows? It might end up pairing well together
I'm sure you'll taste some excellent limited release bottles and varietals. Enjoy!
**Edited to say that I clicked on the link and saw the menu. Looks good. My only concern would serving the cab with the duck and pesto risotto, but who knows? It might end up pairing well together
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Sis lives in Florida, sent her the link.
GinnyPNW
Master Chef
Stag's Leap is one of our favorites too! We visited them...and lots of others...on our honeymoon tour of Napa/Sonoma, etc. NOTE: Wine is always priced much higher at the Winery than the local market! You wouldn't think that to be the case, but it is or...at least it was. Haven't been there for many years.
At one point in my life, I wanted to open a "picnic" restaurant/service in the area there. I thought that was the one thing missing. You could buy a bottle and enjoy it at their picnic tables...but no picky-nick basket to go with it! Sheesh.
Kaneohegirlinaz
Wannabe TV Chef
I usually do the same but I use the free version of MS Office.
ConnorWood
Assistant Cook
That sounds like an amazing dinner experience! Wine and food pairings can be so enjoyable. I bet the Pritchard Hill Cabernet will be a highlight. The anticipation must be killing you!
ConnorWood
Assistant Cook
I remember attending a similar paired wine dinner in Sydney CBD recently, and it was such a delightful experience. The way the flavors of the wine and food complemented each other was truly remarkable. From the refreshing white wine with the appetizers to the bold reds with the main courses, each pairing was a delightful surprise.The atmosphere at these dinners is always so lively and welcoming. It's a great opportunity to meet fellow wine enthusiasts and foodies and share in the enjoyment of good food and wine.
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Sir_Loin_of_Beef
Chef Extraordinaire
Just one more reason for the French to hate us.
pictonguy
Sous Chef
Looks good but the vegans and vegetarians must have been freaking out.
