Another successful wine and food party was celebrated by the wine enthusiasts of the Raintree cal du sac last evening. The much anticipated annual event lived up to the expectations of everyone. Wines from France, Italy, Spain, Australia and California were paired with mouth-watering appetizers prepared by the excellent cooks of our group.
The evening started with a French Duval-Leroy Champagne accompanied by Lincet Chaource cheese. A 2005 Shiraz by RockBare of McLaren Vale, South Australia was paired with a bruschetta of roquefort cheese and fruit. A 2003 Chardonnay by Chateau Souverain, Sonoma County was paired with aged Goulda and Jarlsberg cheeses. Another bruschetta of cheese and ham was the mate of a 2008 Merlot by Lindemans from South Eastern Australia. A 2007 Yecla red wine by Castano Monastrell from Spain had a stuffed mushroom--full of spices, and chopped cheese and italian sausages-- companion. A 2002 French red wine--Vin de pays de'l Herault--was matched with a very tasty steakhouse classic tri 
tip by Morton's of Omaha. And a 2007 red Italian wine--Sicilia Nero D'Avola--by Epicuro paired with a delicious antipasto capped the event.The description of this memorable evening would be incomplete without mentioning the most important ingedient that contributed to its success--the wonderful friends that we are so fortunate to have found in this warm and sunny corner of America. We can't wait for the encore event...
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It was indeed a great party. The wines and the food were excellent, not to mention the fun. Thanks for planning it and looking forward to the next event.
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